Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Help using this website - Accessibility statement
Traveller

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Subscribe
  • Home
  • Destinations
    Bora Bora beaches
    • Australia
    • Africa
    • Antarctica
    • Caribbean
    • Central America
    • Central Asia
    • Europe
    • France
    • Middle East
    • North America
    • North East Asia
    • Pacific
    • South America
    • South Asia
    • Southeast Asia
    View all Destinations
  • Australia
  • Experiences
    Hot air ballooning Turkey
    • Adventure
    • Beach & Island
    • Cruises
      Ocean cruises
      • Ocean
      • River
      • Cruise News
      View all Cruises
    • Culture
    • Family
    • Food & Wine
    • Luxury
    • Road Trips
    • Ski & Winter
    • Tours
    • Train Journeys
    • Weekend Getaways
    • Wellness
    View all Experiences
  • Planning
    Packing
    • Tips & Advice
    • Top 10s
    • Travel Photos
    • Travel News
    • Columnists
    • Travel Letters
    • Travel Quiz
    • Podcast
    View all Planning
  • Reviews
    Accommodation review
    • Accommodation Reviews
    • Airline Reviews
    • Airport Reviews
    View all Reviews
  • Deals
    Travel deals
    • Hotels
    • Flights
    • Packages
    View all Deals
  • Cruises
    Ocean cruises
    • Ocean
    • River
    • Cruise News
    View all Cruises
  • Podcast
  1. Home
  2. Northeast Asia
  3. Japan
  4. Tokyo
tokyo japan
Tokyo, cherryblossom
Tokyo, temple
Tokyo is becoming an unlikely home of fintech.
Tokyo, temple
Tokyo, geisha
Japan

Tokyo

  • Share
  • Post on facebook wall
  • Share on twitter
  • Pin to Pinterest
  • Share via Email
  • Features
  • Fast Facts
The Sky Gallery Lounge.

The future is here, again, at this Tokyo hotel

As a child, Tokyo seemed like some kind of futuristic metropolis of neon and robots. But then we caught up.

  • Contains:
DEFAULT
Craig Platt
The tuna auction at Tsukiji Market. If you want to be one of the few tourists allowed to see it, you'd best arrive at 3am.

Visit Tokyo's 'great wonder of the world' while you still can

If you're visiting Tokyo and looking forward to eating well, chances are you've been told not to miss Tsukiji, the oldest and biggest fish market in the world.

  • Contains:
  • This article contains a video
Shoko Oda
Jetstar business class cabin on the 787 Dreamliner.

Flight test: Jetstar Dreamliner's cheap business class

Japan is one of the hottest destinations for Australians and you're unlikely to find a more comfortable option than this for the price.

  • Contains:
DEFAULT
Craig Platt
Japan Airlines premium economy.

Flight test: Finally, a premium economy that stands out

With extra roomy seat and legroom, this is well worth the extra cost without the price tag of business.

  • Contains:
DEFAULT
Michael Gebicki
Shinjuku Gyoen Park near Keio Plaza Hotel.

Tokyo's first hotel skyscraper

The 47-storey Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku is a standout.

  • Contains:
Elspeth Callender
Japanese girls hanging out on Shibuya streets of Tokyo.

Why you should always go back

There's so much danger in going back to the places you've loved. Here's one city that's an exception.

  • Contains:
DEFAULT
Ben Groundwater
Tokyo's maid cafes are not as seedy as they might sound.

Inside Tokyo's mad world of geek maids

Men pay to be served drinks by young girls dressed as maids. It sounds seedy, but the reality is different.

  • Contains:
DEFAULT
Rob McFarland
ANA cabin crew offer excellent service.

Flight test: Australia's newest Dreamliner route

Larger seats, with a leg rest and adjustable footrest, makes sleep an easier proposition on this overnight flight.

  • Contains:
DEFAULT
Rob McFarland

Search pagination

  • Destination page 1
  • Destination page 2
  • Destination page 3
  • Destination page 4
  • PrevDestination page 5
  • Current page Destination page 6

  • Next Destination page 7
  • Destination page 8
  • Destination page 9
  • Destination page 10

An exploding pinata, all colour and energy and promise, Tokyo is a love them or hate them type of city. Tackle the city's wildest nightlife in Shinjuku; drop by teenybopper haven in Harajuku; explore old town Tokyo in Asakusa; and hit the shops in Shibuya. Slide into the city's quiet cracks for a green tea latte and some downtime; but remember there's no escaping this city's bright lights.

Yearly weather forecast

Average temperature

Average rainfall

Advertisement

Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

An exploding pinata, all colour and energy and promise, Tokyo is a love them or hate them type of city. Tackle the city's wildest nightlife in Shinjuku; drop by teenybopper haven in Harajuku; explore old town Tokyo in Asakusa; and hit the shops in Shibuya. Slide into the city's quiet cracks for a green tea latte and some downtime; but remember there's no escaping this city's bright lights.

Official Language: Japanese
Electricity: Type A (or flat blade attachment plug) is an ungrounded plug with two flat parallel pins. Type B has two flat parallel pins and a round grounding (or earth) pin.

Tokyo is great for

  • Culture
  • Food & Wine
  • Luxury
  • Family
Advertisement

More destinations in Japan

More destinations

  • Kyoto
  • Osaka
  • Sapporo
  • Tokyo
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto

Osaka, Japan

Osaka

Sapporo, Japan

Sapporo

tokyo japan

Tokyo

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Subscribe

Traveller

Top Cities

  • New York City
  • London
  • Tokyo
  • Paris
  • Los Angeles
  • Bali
  • Venice

Travel Resources

  • Tipping in the US
  • Best Travel Insurance
  • Flying Premium Economy
  • Travel Essentials
  • Best Frequent Flyer Schemes
  • Travel Photos

Top Attractions

  • Things to do in Bali
  • Best of Fiji
  • Things to do in South America
  • Best of Mexico City
  • Relaxation Holidays
  • Best of Ho Chi Minh City

Australian Travel

  • 50 Best Australian Adventures
  • Day Trips from Melbourne
  • Australia's Best Beach Towns
  • Best day hikes in Tasmania
  • Top Bicycling Trips in Australia

Airline Reviews

  • Qantas 787 Dreamliner
  • Jetstar Business Class
  • AirAsia X premium flatbed
  • Qantas A380 Economy
  • Vietnam Airlines Dreamliner
  • Singapore Airlines Economy
Explore all our sites covering entertainment, food, lifestyle and parenting
  • GoodFood
  • Essential Baby
  • Essential Kids
  • Find a Babysitter
  • American Express Openair Cinemas
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Newsletter
  • Advertise with us
  • Privacy statement
  • Terms of use
  • Sitemap
  • Feedback
  • The Sydney Morning Herald
  • The Age
  • Domain
  • Drive
  • RSVP
  • Essential Baby
  • APM
  • Weatherzone
  • Commercial Realestate
Copyright © 2021