# Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital, is a captivating blend of ultramodern and traditional. This sprawling metropolis offers visitors an unparalleled experience, from its cutting-edge technology and neon-lit streetscapes to serene gardens and ancient temples. Tokyo is renowned for its incredible food scene, efficient public transportation, and unique pop culture. The city's energy is infectious, with something exciting happening around every corner, making it a must-visit destination for travelers from all walks of life.

**Must see:** Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Outer Market, Akihabara Electric Town, Ueno Park, Tokyo Disneyland, teamLab Borderless digital art museum, Harajuku district for fashion and youth culture

## Hotels in Tokyo

- [Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/waldorf-astoria-tokyo-nihonbashi.md) (5-star, Tokyo, not yet open) — Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi opens in autumn 2027 on floors 39 to 47 of Nihonbashi Nomura Mitsui Tower at Tokyo Midtown Nihonbashi. Its 197 guest rooms start at about 60 square metres, giving you a spacious base in central…
- [JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/jw-marriott-hotel-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Upscale Tokyo hotel with an indoor pool, spa, fitness center, and restaurant. Rooms feature city views, coffee machines, and full amenities. Free WiFi, on-site parking, and 24-hour front desk included.
- [The Westin Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/the-westin-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — A polished 5-star hotel in Ebisu with five restaurants, two bars, a European-style spa, and the brand's signature Heavenly Beds — 7 minutes from Ebisu Station and 30 minutes from Haneda Airport.
- [InterContinental ANA Tokyo by IHG](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/ana-intercontinental-tokyo-by-ihg.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — A Tokyo landmark for 30+ years, with 801 rooms, 13 restaurants and bars, and views of Tokyo Tower — steps from Ginza, Roppongi, and the Imperial Palace.
- [Fairmont Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/fairmont-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Five-star Tokyo hotel with an indoor pool, spa, fitness center, and bar. Rooms include city views, coffee machines, and free WiFi. Tokyo Haneda Airport is about 11km away.
- [The Peninsula Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/the-peninsula-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — The Peninsula Tokyo, a 5-star hotel near Ginza, offers luxurious rooms with Japanese-inspired design, multiple dining options, and a spa overlooking the Imperial Palace Gardens, just minutes from top Tokyo attractions.
- [Aman Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/aman-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Aman Tokyo, a 5-star urban sanctuary, offers 84 serene suites high above Tokyo's Financial District, blending Japanese minimalism with iconic design and featuring a dramatic lobby with a zen garden.
- [JANU Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/janu-tokyo.md) (Tokyo) — In the heart of Tokyo's Azabudai Hills, JANU Tokyo offers 122 luxurious rooms, eight dining venues, and a massive wellness center, seamlessly blending urban vibrancy with nature, culture, and art in a unique city-within-a-city concept.
- [Hotel Gajoen Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/hotel-gajoen-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, a 5-star Small Luxury Hotels member, blends chic design with Japanese aesthetics near Meguro Station, offering spacious rooms, multiple dining options, and a tranquil garden in the heart of Tokyo.
- [The Tokyo Station Hotel](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/the-tokyo-station-hotel.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — The Tokyo Station Hotel, a 5-star cultural landmark, offers luxurious European-style rooms and gourmet dining inside Tokyo's historic central station, steps from Ginza and the Imperial Palace.
- [Shangri-La Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/shangri-la-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Shangri-La Tokyo, a 5-star hotel next to Tokyo Station, offers luxurious rooms with stunning city views, an indoor pool, spa, and excellent dining options, all within walking distance of the Imperial Palace.
- [BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/bellustar-tokyo-a-pan-pacific-hotel.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Experience luxury at the 5-star BELLUSTAR TOKYO in central Shinjuku, offering panoramic city views, a spa, and excellent dining, just steps from Tokyo's vibrant shopping and cultural attractions.
- [Bulgari Hotel Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/bulgari-hotel-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — The 5-star Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo offers luxurious rooms, fine dining, and wellness facilities in the heart of Tokyo, just steps from Daimaru Tokyo and key attractions, with multilingual staff available 24/7.
- [The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/the-tokyo-edition-ginza.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza: A 5-star urban retreat in the heart of Tokyo, offering stylish rooms with city views, exceptional dining, and easy access to Ginza's attractions, just minutes from the city center.
- [The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/the-ritz-carlton-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo offers 5-star luxury atop Tokyo's tallest building, featuring breathtaking city views, elegant rooms, and diverse dining options, all within easy reach of Roppongi's vibrant attractions.
- [The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/the-prince-gallery-tokyo-kioicho-a-luxury-collection-hotel.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — This 5-star Tokyo hotel offers city views, an indoor pool, spa, and diverse dining options, all within walking distance of Akasaka-Mitsuke Station and minutes from key attractions.
- [The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/the-tokyo-edition-toranomon.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — This sleek 5-star Tokyo hotel offers luxurious rooms, fine dining, and wellness facilities, including an indoor pool and sauna, all within walking distance of key attractions and business districts.
- [Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/mesm-tokyo-autograph-collection.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — This 5-star Tokyo hotel offers luxury rooms, a fitness center, and fine dining, all within walking distance of Hibiya Shrine and key attractions. Part of the Autograph Collection, mesm Tokyo blends modern comfort with Japanese elegance.
- [The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/the-prince-sakura-tower-tokyo-autograph-collection.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — This 5-star Tokyo hotel, steps from Shinagawa Station, offers elegant rooms with garden views, free WiFi, and luxurious amenities, blending Japanese tradition with modern comfort in a prime location.
- [Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/mandarin-oriental-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Luxurious 5-star Mandarin Oriental in Tokyo's Nihonbashi area offers spacious rooms with city views, gourmet dining, and a 37th-floor spa, directly connected to Mitsukoshimae Subway Station and JR Shin-Nihonbashi Train Station.
- [Imperial Hotel Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/imperial-hotel-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — The iconic Imperial Hotel Tokyo offers 5-star luxury in central Tokyo, blending historic charm with modern amenities. Steps from Ginza, it features a pool, spa, and acclaimed dining options.
- [Palace Hotel Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/palace-hotel-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Palace Hotel Tokyo offers 5-star luxury in the heart of Marunouchi, with stunning city views, a spa, and an indoor pool. Steps from Otemachi Station and the Imperial Palace, it's a refined urban retreat.
- [The Okura Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/the-okura-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — The Okura Tokyo, a 5-star hotel in the heart of the city, offers luxurious rooms with stunning views, exceptional dining, and top-notch amenities across two elegant towers.
- [InterContinental the Strings Tokyo, an IHG Hotel](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/intercontinental-the-strings-tokyo-an-ihg-hotel.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo, a 5-star hotel next to Shinagawa Station, offers luxurious rooms with skyline views, easy access to bullet trains, and upscale dining options on the 26th floor.
- [Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/hotel-indigo-tokyo-shibuya.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — This chic 5-star hotel in the heart of Shibuya offers stylish rooms with city views, gourmet dining, and a fitness center, just steps from Tokyo's iconic scramble crossing and vibrant shopping district.
- [Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/kimpton-shinjuku-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Luxurious 5-star Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo offers New York-inspired elegance, city views, and gourmet dining just 7 minutes from Shinjuku Station, blending Tokyo's energy with sophisticated urban comfort.
- [Park Hyatt Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/park-hyatt-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Perched high above Shinjuku, the 5-star Park Hyatt Tokyo offers luxurious rooms with Mount Fuji views, a 52nd-floor restaurant, and a serene spa, just minutes from the bustling streets below.
- [Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/hyatt-centric-ginza-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — In the heart of Tokyo's luxurious Ginza district, the 5-star Hyatt Centric offers elegant rooms, gourmet dining, and a fitness center, just steps from world-class shopping and minutes from iconic landmarks.
- [Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/andaz-tokyo-toranomon-hills.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Andaz Tokyo, a 5-star Hyatt concept, offers luxurious rooms, panoramic city views, and gourmet dining just steps from Tokyo Tower and Ginza, blending modern sophistication with Japanese hospitality.
- [Hotel Toranomon Hills](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/hotel-toranomon-hills.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Nestled in Tokyo's Minato-ku, this 5-star Hyatt gem offers luxurious rooms, Italian dining, and exceptional amenities, all within walking distance of cultural attractions like Musee Tomo and Toranomon Kotohira-gu Temple.
- [Grand Hyatt Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/grand-hyatt-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Luxurious 5-star Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi Hills offers elegant rooms, diverse dining options, and premium amenities, just steps from Roppongi Station and Tokyo's vibrant cultural scene.
- [Hyatt Regency Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/hyatt-regency-tokyo.md) (4-star, Tokyo) — Experience luxury at the 4-star Hyatt Regency Tokyo, nestled beside Shinjuku Central Park, offering stylish rooms, diverse dining options, and easy access to Tokyo's vibrant heart via connected subway station.
- [Conrad Tokyo](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/conrad-tokyo.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Conrad Tokyo: A 5-star luxury oasis in the heart of Tokyo, offering panoramic city views, award-winning dining, and a 29th-floor spa, just steps from Ginza's world-famous shopping and entertainment district.
- [Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/four-seasons-hotel-tokyo-at-marunouchi.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Experience 5-star luxury at Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi, offering spa indulgence, gourmet dining, and pet-friendly rooms steps from Tokyo Station, with easy access to iconic city attractions.
- [Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/four-seasons-hotel-tokyo-at-otemachi.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Discover unparalleled luxury at the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, offering stunning city views, exquisite dining, and world-class amenities in the heart of Tokyo's financial district.
- [Pullman Tokyo Tamachi](https://firstrowtravel.com/hotels/japan/tokyo/pullman-tokyo-tamachi.md) (5-star, Tokyo) — Experience luxury at the 5-star Pullman Tokyo Tamachi, offering elegant rooms, international dining, and a prime location near key attractions, with easy access to public transport and Haneda Airport.

## Common questions

**What's the best time of year to visit Tokyo?**

Spring (March to May) for cherry blossoms and mild weather, and fall (September to November) for comfortable temperatures and colorful foliage are considered the best times to visit Tokyo.

**Is Tokyo expensive for tourists?**

Tokyo can be expensive, but it's possible to visit on various budgets. Accommodation and some restaurants can be pricey, but there are also many affordable options for food, transportation, and attractions.

**Do I need to speak Japanese to get around Tokyo?**

While knowing some Japanese is helpful, many signs in Tokyo are in English, especially in tourist areas and on public transportation. Many locals in the service industry speak some English, and translation apps can be useful.

**What's the best way to get around Tokyo?**

Tokyo's public transportation system, especially its extensive subway and train network, is the most efficient way to get around. Consider getting a rechargeable IC card (like Pasmo or Suica) for convenient travel.

**Are there any cultural etiquette rules I should be aware of in Tokyo?**

Yes, some important etiquette rules include: removing shoes when entering homes and some restaurants, not tipping (it's not customary), being quiet on public transportation, and respecting rules in temples and shrines.

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