31/07/2026
Tokyo Travel Guide 🇯🇵✨ Everything you need to know!
Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities we’ve ever visited — a perfect mix of ancient traditions, modern neighborhoods, incredible food, and nonstop energy.
Whether it’s your first trip or a return visit, this Tokyo travel guide will help you plan it right.
Must-visit places in Tokyo
📍 Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple)
📍 Tokyo Tower
📍 Hie Shrine
📍 Asakusa Observation Deck
📍 Meiji Shrine
📍 teamLab Planets or Borderless
📍 Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)
📍 Shinjuku
📍 Shibuya Sky at sunset
📍 Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Best areas to stay
🏨 Asakusa / Ueno — great for families, calmer neighborhoods, close to parks, and more spacious accommodations
🏨 Shinjuku — nightlife, major transport hub, perfect for first-timers
🏨 Shibuya — trendy, youthful vibe, shopping & dining
🏨 Ginza — central, upscale, luxury stays
🏨 Akihabara — centrally located with easy access to major sights
Helpful tips we wish we knew before
💴 Cash is still useful — ATMs work best at 7-Eleven
🗑️ Almost no trash bins, carry a small bag
🚶♀️ Don’t eat or drink while walking
🤫 Be quiet and respectful on public transport
🚆 Trains are always on time
📍 Google Maps works perfectly for transport
Best restaurants we tried
🍜 Kamo Te Negi, Asakusa
🥞 Benitsuru homemade pancake
🍜 Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbo (Kanda Honten)
🍜 Akihabara Menya Musashi Bujin
🍵 Cloud Club Matcha (takeaway matcha spot)
🍣 Onodera Sushi (Shibuya)
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