Tokyo Travel Guide
Neon-lit megacity where ancient temples meet robot restaurants.
Best Time
March – May, October – November
Budget/Day
$53–$80
Mid-Range/Day
$100–$167
Getting Around
Metro / JR
Tokyo Guides
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I Lived in 6 Tokyo Areas: Here's My Honest Ranking
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I Wasted 2 Days in Tokyo — Read This First
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Tokyo on $50/Day? I Tracked Every Yen (Real Numbers)
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Top Things to Do
1Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo's oldest temple in Asakusa with Nakamise shopping street.
2Shibuya Crossing
World's busiest pedestrian crossing. Watch from Starbucks above or dive in.
3Tsukiji Outer Market
Street food paradise — fresh sushi, tamagoyaki, and wagyu beef skewers.
Where to Eat
1Ichiran Ramen
2Sushi Dai
3Genki Sushi
Where to Stay
1Khaosan Tokyo Kabuki
2Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
3Park Hyatt Tokyo
Getting Around
Metro $1–$2. Suica/Pasmo card recommended. JR Pass for day trips.