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Shibuya

nightlife

Youth culture hub with famous Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko statue, trendy shops, and nightlife.

Shinjuku

entertainment

Entertainment district with skyscrapers, Kabukicho nightlife, Golden Gai bars, and Shinjuku Gyoen.

Asakusa

culture

Traditional district with Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise shopping street, and old Tokyo atmosphere.

Ginza

shopping

Upscale shopping district with luxury boutiques, department stores, galleries, and fine dining.

Harajuku

shopping

Fashion mecca with Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine, Omotesando boutiques, and unique street style.

Akihabara

shopping

Electronics and anime mecca with shops, maid cafes, arcades, and otaku culture paradise.

Roppongi

nightlife

Nightlife and art hub with Roppongi Hills, Mori Art Museum, clubs, and international dining.

Ueno

museums

Cultural zone with Ueno Park, National Museum, zoo, Ameyoko market, and cherry blossoms.

Odaiba

entertainment

Futuristic waterfront with Gundam statue, teamLab Borderless, shopping malls, and Rainbow Bridge.

Ikebukuro

shopping

Major hub with Sunshine City, anime shops, department stores, and vibrant entertainment.

Shimokitazawa

local

Bohemian neighborhood with vintage shops, live music, cafes, and indie culture.

Nakameguro

local

Trendy riverside area with cherry blossoms, stylish cafes, boutiques, and relaxed atmosphere.

Tokyo

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Yes, need visa in advance at consulate, no visa-free regime

Suica or Pasmo (IC cards), rechargeable at machines, work everywhere. JR Pass for tourists (7 days ~29,000 JPY)

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Tokyo

Get Suica/Pasmo card at airport - works on all transport and convenience stores

7-Eleven ATMs accept foreign cards - best exchange rates

Never tip - it's considered offensive in Japan

Convenience stores (konbini) have everything - ATM, food, tickets

Rush hour (8-9am) extremely crowded - avoid if possible

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

7°

60%9 м/с

Today

14°0°

Tomorrow

10°3°

Thu

12°1°

Fri

16°1°

Sat

14°2°

Sun

11°3°

Mon

11°5°

9°

3°Jan

10°

4°Feb

13°

6°Mar

18°

11°Apr

23°

16°May

25°

19°Jun

29°

23°Jul

31°

25°Aug

27°

21°Sep

22°

16°Oct

17°

11°Nov

11°

6°Dec

Water temperature

16°

14°

16°

18°

21°

24°

26°

25°

22°

20°

17°

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180 ¥~1.1 $

Japan Transit, Google Maps

Extremely efficient. Get Suica/Pasmo card. Rush hour very crowded.

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220 ¥~1.4 $

Google Maps

Good for areas without metro coverage.

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500 ¥~3.2 $

JapanTaxi, Uber, GO

Base fare ¥500. Clean and safe but expensive. Auto doors.

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location.transport.metro	180 ¥ ~1.1 $	Japan Transit, Google Maps	Extremely efficient. Get Suica/Pasmo card. Rush hour very crowded.
location.transport.bus	220 ¥ ~1.4 $	Google Maps	Good for areas without metro coverage.
location.transport.taxi	500 ¥ ~3.2 $	JapanTaxi, Uber, GO	Base fare ¥500. Clean and safe but expensive. Auto doors.

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

1,500 ¥

~1,500 $

Restaurant dinner

6,000 ¥

~6,000 $

Breakfast

900 ¥

~900 $

Street Food

Local dish

600 ¥

~600 $

Drinks

Coffee

600 ¥

~600 $

Beer in bar

750 ¥

~750 $

Local beer

375 ¥

~375 $

Imported beer

600 ¥

~600 $

Wine bottle

2,250 ¥

~2,250 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

600 ¥

~600 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

150 ¥

~150 $

Cigarettes

750 ¥

~750 $

Weekly groceries

9,000 ¥

~9,000 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

3,750 ¥ / night

~3,750 $

Hostel private room

7,500 ¥ / night

~7,500 $

Guesthouse

6,750 ¥ / night

~6,750 $

Hotel 2★

9,000 ¥ / night

~9,000 $

Hotel 3★

15,000 ¥ / night

~15,000 $

Hotel 4★

27,000 ¥ / night

~27,000 $

Hotel 5★

52,500 ¥ / night

~52,500 $

Boutique hotel

30,000 ¥ / night

~30,000 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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common

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Cash STILL important! PayPay growing but many small restaurants, shops cash-only. Bring yen - not all ATMs accept foreign cards. Use konbini ATMs (7-Eleven, FamilyMart).

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Yen (JPY). Cash culture STRONG! PayPay, Line Pay growing but small ramen shops, izakayas, temples cash-only. Shibuya, Shinjuku department stores accept cards. Suica/Pasmo IC cards for trains/konbini - top up with cash. 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson ATMs accept foreign cards. NOT all bank ATMs work with foreign cards! Tsukiji Outer Market cash. Mega-city - organized chaos. Bring sufficient yen cash!