Tokyo — A city that hums at 4am and still whispers.
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Tokyo Travel Guide

A city that hums at 4am and still whispers.

BEST TIME: March–May (sakura), October–November CURRENCY: JPY COORDINATES: 35.68°, 139.65°

Neon shrines, silent parks, and convenience-store sandwiches worthy of a star.

Last updated: 2026-07-16

PRACTICAL INFO

What to know before you go.

Tourist traps, SIM cards, cash vs card, taxis and safety — the city's reality in five questions.

Biggest tourist mistake

Getting trapped in the Shibuya-Shinjuku neon and never seeing quiet quarters like Yanaka or Shimokitazawa.

SIM card & internet

Tourist SIM/eSIM vending machines at the airport; Ubigi/Airalo eSIMs are easiest.

Cash or card?

Card use has grown, but ramen ticket machines and small izakayas run on cash; 7-Eleven ATMs are the reliable ones.

Taxi & transport apps

Spotless but expensive; trains solve everything — mind the last one around midnight.

Safety

The world's safest metropolis; lost wallets come back. One rule: follow the rules.

CITY PULSE

The city's 24-hour rhythm.

Turn the dial to any hour and it tells you where you should be.

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BUDGET

What will it cost me?

Pull the day dial; the estimated per-person cost is calculated instantly.

Total Estimated Budget
$480
$160 / day · 3 gün
1 day7 days14 days

Figures are per-person daily USD estimates compiled from BudgetYourTrip, Numbeo and recent traveller reports. Flight/ferry tickets not included.

Tokyo budget in detail: daily costs & calculator →

TRAVEL GUIDE

Insider knowledge.

Things you won't find on the first page of a search engine.

Must Do

  • Get a Suica/Pasmo at the airport; all transit becomes tap-in.
  • Try one omakase sushi; lunch menus cost half the evening price.
  • Silence your phone on trains and don't talk — everyone does.

Avoid These

  • Tipping — it confuses, even offends.
  • Eating while walking — a real faux pas.
  • Missing the last train (~midnight); night taxis are brutal.

Tips

  • 7-Eleven and Lawson ATMs take foreign cards without drama.
  • Google Maps shows station exit numbers (A1, B2) — memorise before you alight.
  • Small places still love cash; keep yen in your wallet.

Hidden Gems

  • Shimokitazawa: the bohemian vintage quarter tourists skip.
  • The Nezu Museum's zen garden — Aoyama's hidden oasis.
  • Kagurazaka: a stone-alley former geisha district, still alive.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tokyo: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
The best time for Tokyo is March–May (sakura), October–November. Weather and crowd levels are most favourable for travellers then.
How many days are enough in Tokyo?
2-3 days is a good start for Tokyo's highlights; extend to 4-5 to explore the surroundings and nearby routes. Our hour-by-hour City Pulse plan helps you organise each day.
Is Tokyo expensive? What is the daily budget?
For a mid-range traveller, the estimated daily cost in Tokyo is about $160 per person (food, local transport, accommodation and activities; flights excluded). Budget travellers can spend less; use the budget calculator in the guide to see your own figure.
Is Tokyo safe?
The world's safest metropolis; lost wallets come back. One rule: follow the rules.
How is internet and SIM in Tokyo?
Tourist SIM/eSIM vending machines at the airport; Ubigi/Airalo eSIMs are easiest.
Cash or card in Tokyo?
Card use has grown, but ramen ticket machines and small izakayas run on cash; 7-Eleven ATMs are the reliable ones.
How is transport and taxi in Tokyo?
Spotless but expensive; trains solve everything — mind the last one around midnight.

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