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Tokyo

The most complex city on earth — and probably the most rewarding. But only if you go in knowing what you're walking into.

Kantō, Japan Currency: Yen (¥) Japanese Best: Mar–Apr · Oct–Nov

Daily Budget

¥5,000 – ¥20,000

~$33–$130 USD per day

Currency

Japanese Yen (¥)

Carry cash — many places card-free

Airport

Narita / Haneda

Haneda is closer to the city

Best Season

Mar–Apr · Oct–Nov

Cherry blossoms & autumn leaves

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Tokyo is cheaper than its reputation suggests, safer than almost anywhere, and more rewarding than most travellers expect. The challenge isn't finding good things to do — it's slowing down enough to notice them. These guides cut through the guidebook clichés and tell you what a trip here actually looks like.

Explore Tokyo

Practical guides, real cost breakdowns, and everything you need to know before you arrive.

Tokyo Shinjuku night
Cost Guide

How Much Does a Trip to Tokyo Actually Cost?

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Tokyo is cheaper than you've been told. The full 2026 breakdown with honest daily tiers.

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Areas Guide

Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Tokyo as a Tourist

8 min read

Tokyo has 23 wards. Your neighbourhood choice changes everything about the trip.

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Things To Do

Things to Do in Tokyo That Most Tourists Miss

9 min read

Beyond Shibuya Crossing and the temples — this is where Tokyo reveals itself.

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Comparison

Tokyo vs Seoul: Which Asian City Should You Visit?

10 min read

Two of the world's greatest cities. One trip. Here's the honest comparison.

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Travel Tips

What Nobody Tells You Before Your First Trip to Tokyo

8 min read

The things guidebooks always leave out — and first-timers always wish they'd known.

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Start with the cost breakdown — you'll be surprised how affordable Tokyo actually is.