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Tokyo

The capital — culture, districts and the world's largest metropolis.

GEOGRAPHY—CITIESJPTOKYO

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35.6895°N, 139.6917°E

ABOUT

Japan's capital and the center of politics, economy, and culture. One of the world's largest metropolitan areas, where tradition and cutting-edge innovation coexist.

WHERE TO STAY

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THINGS TO DO

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CITY DATA

PopulationPOPULATION

Approx. 14,000,000 (metro area: approx. 37,000,000)

AreaAREA

2,194 km²

ClimateCLIMATE

Humid subtropical climate, average temperature: 16°C, annual rainfall: approx. 1,500mm

TransportTRANSPORT

AIRPORTHaneda Airport / Narita Airport (→ Tokyo Station: ~30 min by rail / ~60 min from Narita)

SHINKANSENTokyo, Shinagawa, Ueno Stations (Tokaido / Tohoku / Hokuriku Shinkansen)

LOCALJR and subway network — one of the busiest transit systems in the world

SightsSIGHTS

Tokyo Tower, Sensoji Temple, Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Skytree

GETTING TO TOKYO

From Kyoto~2 h 10 m · ≈ ¥14,000

Tokaido Shinkansen

From Shin-Osaka~2 h 30 m · ≈ ¥14,500

Tokaido Shinkansen

From Nagoya~1 h 40 m · ≈ ¥11,300

Tokaido Shinkansen

From Sendai~1 h 30 m · ≈ ¥11,200

Tohoku Shinkansen

Fares are one-way estimates. If you are hopping between several cities by shinkansen, a Japan Rail Pass can come out cheaper than paying per trip — check whether the maths works for your route.