Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is the world’s most populous metropolitan area. Tokyo is a dynamic, world-leading city that attracts people from around the world. It’s a place where cultures merge, and new things and ideas are constantly being born.

In its heart, its central areas, Tokyo offers dazzling contrasts of the ultra-modern and the traditional. You’ll go from the glittering skyscrapers of its business districts to trend-leading shopping areas to the throwback atmosphere of its historic temples and backstreets, each offering a unique ambiance.

You’ll discover something new and different every time you visit Tokyo, whether it’s historical buildings like Senso-ji Temple or the cutting-edge architecture of the Tokyo Skytree, experiencing digital art at the teamLab permanent exhibit, or dining at the newly opened TOKYU KABUKICHO TOWER.

Despite all these urban attractions, many areas of Tokyo are also rich in nature, distant from the typical image of a huge metropolis. The Okutama area, with its wooded mountains and easily accessible from the city centers, is actually part of Tokyo. There are also 11 remote islands, including the Izu and Ogasawara Islands, where you can enjoy the beautiful ocean and go hiking inland.

Tokyo is, in fact, a region comprising two very different types of attractions: the urban and the natural.

Access

Tokyo is easily accessible by train or bus from Narita International Airport or Haneda Airport.

- From Narita International Airport: Approx. 50 min. to Tokyo Station by JR Narita Express (N'EX) or 55 min. to Tokyo City Air Terminal by limousine bus.
- From Haneda Airport: Approx. 15 min. to Shinagawa Station, a main interchange, by Keikyu Line rapid train.

Tokyo offers many transportation options. The JR lines, Tokyo Metro (subway), and various private railways crisscross the city and connect the surrounding areas, and you can take local buses, highway buses, and water buses.

Image of a map showing the location of Tokyo, Saitama, Yamanashi, Kanagawa, and Chiba prefectures. Tokyo is centrally located.

1-7 Days Trip Idea

7-day diverse tour route in Tokyo and 4 neighboring prefectures (Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, and Yamanashi)

This extensive itinerary lets you experience the legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, through Tokyo and its four surrounding prefectures. You’ll be able to enjoy the diverse and distinct attractions of each region.

The route takes you to Olympic venues in each prefecture and lets you feel the energy and memories the Games have left us, such as by stepping on the track at the National Stadium.

And it's not just about the Olympics. You’ll take in the nature, history, cityscapes, traditional culture, lodging, and local food of each prefecture. A rich and varied array of experiences is packed into these 7 days.

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