Tokyo is gentler than it looks — quiet, polite, organised. Walk a lot, eat constantly, and pick three neighbourhoods rather than racing across all 23 wards.
Where to stay
Shinjuku for energy, Shibuya for nightlife, Yanaka for old-Tokyo calm. Capsule hotels are an experience for one night, not a week.
How to get there
Fly into Haneda (HND) over Narita (NRT) if you can — closer, easier transfers. Get an IC card (Suica/Pasmo) at the airport for trains and shops.
Don't miss
Coffee at Fuglen, breakfast at Tsukiji, a standing-bar tachinomi crawl in Shimbashi, and a day in Kamakura when Tokyo gets overwhelming.
Highlights
- Shibuya crossing
- Tsukiji outer market
- Shimokitazawa
- Day trip to Kamakura
What to pack for Tokyo
Tried-and-tested kit. Links go to Amazon UK.
- Compact travel adapter
- Anti-theft crossbody bag
- Packing cubes (set of 6)
- Comfortable walking trainers
- Compact umbrella
- Slim travel wallet (RFID)
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