1-12-33 Akasaka
Minato-ku
Tokyo, 107-0052
Japan
1-16-2 Kaigan
Minato-Ku
Tokyo, 105-8576
Japan
3 Chome-4-7 Nishishinjuku
Shinjuku City
Tokyo, 160-0023
Japan
26-32/F Shinagawa East One Tower
2-16-1 Konan
Tokyo, 108-8282
Japan
2-14-1 Naka-ku Shinko
Yokohama, 231-0001
Japan
1-1-1 Minatomirai
Nishi-Ku
Yokohama, 220-8522
Japan
Introduction to Tokyo
Tokyo is one of the world’s great megacities, a historic and futuristic metropolis sprawling inland from the Pacific Ocean and across the Kanto Plain. Neon-lit skyscrapers, tranquil Zen gardens, theme parks and Shinto shrines provide endless mystery and variety.
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Official language: Japanese
Climate: Warm, temperate and rainy. Jul–Sep average 26C; Dec–Feb average 6C; highest rainfall Jun & Sep
Religion: Shinto and Buddhism
Getting around: subway; waterbus; train; metered taxi
From Narita International Airport: taxi to central Tokyo approx 60 minutes (75km); rail approx 50 minutes
Top things to see & do
Disney characters, baseball and Buddhist temples
Where to shop
Tempura trays, vintage clothes and traditional crafts
What to eat
Classic sushi and hearty chakonabe
Special events in Tokyo
Anime and cherry blossom celebrations