Discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Tokyo with tips and advice from our team of on-the-ground travel experts. Packed with itineraries, maps and recommendations, you could soon slurp ramen at Takadanobaba, watch a kabukiperformance, and walk along the Meguro Riverside - if it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Dive headfirst into Tokyo and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Tokyo rewards curiosity - find soaring skyscrapers alongside secret street food joints, and tranquil gardens moments from bustling department stores. Our on-the-ground experts have slurped ramen at Takadanobaba, watched a kabuki performance at Kabuki-za, and strolled along the Meguro Riverside. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Tokyo travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip, including:

• Easy-to-use design that helps you navigate Tokyo effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Tokyo
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Tosho-gu, to Meiji-jingu, and Shibuya Sky
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Tokyo culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Marunouchi & Nihombashi; Ginza & Tsukiji; Roppongi & Around; Ebisu, Meguro & Around; Shibuya & Setagaya; Harajuku & Aoyama; West Tokyo & Around; Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo; Korakuen & Akihabara; Ueno & Yanesen; Asakusa & Sumida River; Odaiba & Tokyo Bay plus side trips to Mt Fuji; Hakone; Kamakura & Enoshima; Kawagoe; Yokohama; Narita Town; Nikko

 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Tokyo.