Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of over 14 million residents as of 2023 and the second-most-populated capital in the world.

Things to see and do in Tokyo, Japan

• Tokyo Disneyland
• Tokyo DisneySea
• Tokyo Dome City
• Arakawa Amusement Park
• Yomiuri Land
• LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER Tokyo
• Fuji-Q Highland
• Asobōno!

Some things that are worth trying out:

• Pioneer Square
• Great Wheel
• Lake Union

Place to Eat

• The Pink Door
• Tulio
• Chan Seattle

View The Tokyo, Japan Photo Gallery

Typical costs when traveling

Accommodation

• Capsule hostels: $15–$30 per night
• Budget guesthouses: $20–$50 per night GetOutTrip
• Mid-range hotels: $100–$250 per night Japan Nihon

Food

• Convenience stores/street food: ¥300–¥1,500 (~$2–$10) per meal
• Daily estimate: ¥3,000–¥6,000 (~$20–$40) Expat.jp –TravelPander Redditors shared: one day’s food cost around ¥4,000–¥5,000, including konbini breakfast, ramen lunch, and fast-food dinner Reddit.

Transportation

• Metro/bus fare: ¥200–¥500 per ride
• Day pass: ¥1,600 ($14) Expat.jp –
• Tokyo subway tickets: 24h for ¥800 / 48h ¥1,200 / 72h ¥1,500 ItiMaker
• Typical daily spend: ¥1,000–¥2,500 (~$10–$25) TravelPander+1

Attractions & Extras

• Temple/shrine admission: ¥500–¥1,500 (~$5–$10) Khyati Maloo, Itinerary Whisperer
• Theme parks (Disneyland, etc.): ¥4,500 (~$30–$40) Oona Insurance
• Miscellaneous: Snacks, Wi-Fi, small purchases—be prepared for ¥1,000–¥2,000 extra per day

Do’s and dont’s

Do’s

• Queue patiently and board trains orderly — always wait behind the line markings until passengers exit first.
• Be quiet in public — keep calls off and speak softly on trains and in public spots.
• Remove shoes where required — at homes, temples, ryokans, and certain restaurants.
• Practice proper dining etiquette — say itadakimasu before eating and gochisousama after. Slurping noodles is acceptable; avoid placing chopsticks upright or passing food with them.
• Dispose of trash responsibly — public bins are scarce. Carry your trash until you find a bin.

Don’ts

• Don’t tip — tipping is not customary and may be considered impolite.
• Don’t eat or walk — refrain from consuming food while walking, especially in public or on transit.
• Don’t make phone calls on trains — keep phones on silent and use messaging instead.
• Don’t stand on the wrong side of escalators — in Tokyo stand left, walk right (note this differs in other cities like Osaka).
• Don’t photograph people or sacred sites without permission — always check for no-photo signs and ask politely.