The world's best mega city, found in translation. Being here is a fever dream that you don't want to wake up from. The city's real pleasures—the yakitori, underground whiskey bars, the elegance of your daily interactions—are a collection of small and subtle discoveries. Here's our comprehensive guide and a collection of tips for visiting Tokyo, Japan, from the experts at Condé Nast Traveler.
Tokyo Travel Guide
Plan Your Tokyo Trip
15 Insider Tips for Your Next Trip to Tokyo
How to not look like a tourist when visiting the Japanese capital.
By Crista Priscilla
Japan Has Restarted Visa-Free Tourism—Here's What to Know for Your Next Visit
What's New in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido, and the southern paradise of Okinawa.
By Melinda Joe
In Time for the Olympics, Tokyo’s Dining Scene Has Taken on a Dynamic New Look
Though you may not be able to visit now, consider this your playbook for a future trip.
By Melinda Joe
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On Your Next Trip to Japan, Venture Into Nature
Just named one of the best countries in the world in our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards, Japan has much to offer beyond its urban hubs.
By Lale Arikoglu
26 Best Things to Do in Tokyo
How to let the wonderful, sometimes frenetic, energy of the city take over.
By Melinda Joe and Anna Chittenden
Best Places to Stay in Tokyo
The 30 Best Hotels in Tokyo
Whether a traditional ryokan, an outpost of an international brand, or a quirky boutique hotel, Tokyo offers a little bit of everything.
By Brandon Presser
Best Boutique Hotels in Tokyo
With 24-hour spas, private hot tubs, and rooftop bars, these properties are travel experiences in their own right.
By Kristin Braswell
10 Best Airbnbs in Tokyo
From a charming studio to a four-story home, these are the properties to add to your Airbnb wishlist.
By Kristin Braswell
Editor Hotel Recommendations
- Takanawa Hanakohro$$$ | Japan, Tokyo, 3-13-1 Takanawa, Minato-kuRead full reviewA ryokan—the traditional Japanese inn—in the heart of TokyoPowered By: Expedia
- The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza$$$ | Japan, Tokyo, 2-8-13 Ginza, Chuo-kuRead full reviewA casual attitude that plays nicely with the sociable atmospherePowered By: Booking.com
- TRUNK(HOTEL) Yoyogi Park$$ | Japan, Tokyo, 1-15-2 Tomigaya Shibuya-kuRead full reviewFamous throughout Tokyo for its lofted infinity pool yawning over the leafy canopy of Yoyogi ParkPowered By: Expedia
- Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya$$ | Japan, Tokyo, 2-25-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-kuRead full reviewIHG’s latest planted flag is a welcome addition to the city’s mid-range accommodation scenePowered By: Expedia
- Hotel Groove Shinjuku, A Parkroyal Hotel$ | Japan, Tokyo, 1-29-1, Kabukicho Shinjuku-kuRead full reviewA glittering tower high above the evolving Kabuki-cho red-light district near Shinjuku stationPowered By: Expedia
- Hotel Toranomon Hills$$ | Japan, Tokyo, 2-6-4, Toranomon, Minato-kuRead full reviewAll the luxuries of a high-end Tokyo hotel, but at midrange pricesPowered By: Expedia
- The Strings by InterContinental, Tokyo$$ | Japan, Tokyo, Shinagawa East One Tower, 2-16-1 KonanRead full reviewAided by large picture windows overlooking Tokyo Bay, the standard rooms do an admirable job of efficiently using their space.Powered By: IHG
- Mustard Hotel Shimokitazawa$ | Japan, Tokyo, 3 Chome-9-19 Kitazawa, Setagaya CityRead full reviewA hostel-vibe haven for streetwear savants.Powered By: Expedia
- MUJI Hotel, Ginza$$ | Tokyo, Tokyo, 6F, 3 Chome-3-5 Ginza, Chuo CityRead full reviewThe lobby of the hotel doubles as the store's highest floor, where there's a charming cafe and communal reading room.Powered By: Booking.com
- The Peninsula Tokyo$$$ | Japan, Tokyo, 1 Chome-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda CityRead full reviewIf make-no-mistakes service and over-the-top opulence are key, there's value to this pricey booking.Powered By: Expedia
- Aman Tokyo$$$ | Japan, Tokyo, The Otemachi Tower, 1 Chome-5-6 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda CityRead full reviewThe Aman Toyko, with its irresistible combination of hard-edged icy calm and soft fibrous warmth, best expresses the magic of the Aman brand.Readers Choice Awards
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The Best Things to Do in Tokyo
- The 23 Best Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo, from Michelin Star Omakase to Conveyer Belt BarsOur recommendations for where to eat in the birthplace of sushi.
By Melinda Joe
- 10 Best Museums in TokyoThe capital's arts scene, like the city itself, marches to its own beat.
By Diana Hubbell
- 12 Best Things to Do in Tokyo With KidsIf your kids like ninjas, samurai, giant robots, and playful animals—and, really, who doesn’t?—they’re going to love Tokyo.
By Diana Hubbell
Editor Recommendations
- teamLab BorderlessJapan, Tokyo, Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1F, 1-2-4 AzabudaiRead full reviewAn endlessly Instagrammable, sumptuous, and surreal museum dedicated to multi-sensory digital art.
- Harmonica YokochoJapan, Tokyo,
- teamLab PlanetsJapan, Tokyo, 6-1-16 Toyosu, Koto-kuRead full reviewAn endlessly Instagrammable, sumptuous, and surreal collection of art installations.
- Kyu Asakura HouseJapan, Tokyo, 29-20 Sarugakucho, Shibuya CityRead full reviewIf you need a break from the urban intensity of the Japanese capital, this former government residence is the place.
- Monzen-NakachoJapan, Tokyo,Read full reviewThe old-school neighborhood of Monzen-Nakacho has retained its colorful, salt-of-the-earth downtown atmosphere.
- Aokigahara National ForestJapan, Yamanashi, Narusawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru DistrictRead full reviewCloaking the base of Mount Fuji, this forest is a haven for hikers hoping to spot birds and deer.
- Mokuhankan 'Print Parties'Read full reviewThese craft sessions are the perfect way to break up a day of walking around the side streets of Asakusa.
- Inokashira ParkRead full reviewWhen kids are feeling antsy, take them to this green oasis, where they can stretch their legs and let loose.
- Samurai MuseumRead full reviewWith so many opportunities to dress up in samurai armor, your kids won’t even realize how much they’re learning.