Tokyo

📖 The Scoop

Lonely Planet's Tokyois your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the Shinjuku nightlife, escape the modern world at Meiji-jingu, Tokyo's largest and most famous Shinto shrine, and tour the contemporary architectural marvels of the city; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tokyo and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's TokyoTravel Guide:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak

Top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Tokyo's best experiences and where to have them

What's new featuretaps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas

NEW Accommodation featuregathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation

NEW Where to Stay in Tokyo mapis your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood

Improved planning tools for family travellers- where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

Colour maps and images throughout

Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over15 maps

CoversMarunouchi, Nihombashi, Ginza, Tsukiji, Roppongi, Ebisu, Meguro, Shibuyo, Shimo-KitazawaHarajuku, Aoyama, Shinjuku, Korakuen, Akihabara, Ueno, Yanesen, Asakusa, Sumida River, Odaiba and Tokyo Bay

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Tokyo,our most comprehensive guide to Tokyo, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Tokyo,a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Japanfor a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.

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