Tokyo Ultimate Guide

Tokyo Essentials

Everything you need to start your adventure

Costs & Budgeting

• Budget: ¥5,000-8,000/day (hostels, convenience store meals)
• Mid-range: ¥10,000-15,000/day (business hotels, casual dining)
• Luxury: ¥25,000+/day (5-star hotels, fine dining)

Getting Around

• Suica/Pasmo: Reloadable IC cards for all transit
• Tokyo Metro: ¥170-320 per ride
• Taxi: ¥410 first km, ¥80-100 per 300m after

When to Visit

• Best: March-May (cherry blossoms), October-November (fall colors)
• Good: September, December (illuminations)
• Avoid: June-July (rainy season), August (hot/humid)

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide

Explore the city's diverse districts

Shibuya: The Beating Heart

Tokyo's most iconic district features the legendary Shibuya Crossing, trendy shopping at Shibuya 109, and hidden izakayas in Nonbei Yokocho (Drunkard's Alley).

• Must-See: Shibuya Sky observation deck, Hachiko Statue
• Eat: Ichiran Ramen (24-hour famous tonkotsu)
• Hidden Gem: Miyashita Park rooftop complex

Recommended Itineraries

Make the most of your time in Tokyo

First-Timer's 3-Day Plan

• Day 1: Asakusa (Senso-ji) → Ueno Park → Akihabara
• Day 2: Tsukiji Outer Market → Ginza → Shibuya
• Day 3: Meiji Shrine → Harajuku → Shinjuku

Customize This Tour

Offbeat 5-Day Explorer

• Day 1: Yanaka Ginza → Nezu Shrine → Rikugien Garden
• Day 2: teamLab Planets → Odaiba → Rainbow Bridge
• Day 3-5: (Additional unique locations)