Tokyo
Neon districts, quiet shrines and superb food in the world's biggest city.
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What Tokyo is like
Tokyo is a vast, safe, endlessly interesting city, where neon-lit districts sit next to quiet shrines and gardens. The trains are famously punctual, and the food, from street stalls to sushi counters, is superb.
Don't miss
- 01Senso-jiTokyo's oldest temple, in Asakusa.
- 02Shibuya CrossingThe world-famous scramble crossing.
- 03Meiji ShrineA forest shrine next to busy Harajuku.
- 04Tsukiji Outer MarketStreet food and fresh seafood stalls.
Where to stay
- Shinjuku or ShibuyaBusy, central and well connected.
- Asakusa or UenoOlder neighbourhoods, often cheaper.
Worth knowing
Greater Tokyo is the world's biggest metropolitan area, with around 37 million people.
Kamakura: a seaside town of temples
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A coastal town with the Great Buddha, dozens of temples and hiking trails, plus a beach.
Direct flights to Tokyo from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | ANA · British Airways · Japan Airlines | All year | 5,960 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Tokyo by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are July, August, September.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 1° | – |
| February | 11° | 2° | – |
| March | 14° | 5° | – |
| April | 19° | 10° | – |
| May | 24° | 15° | – |
| June | 26° | 18° | – |
| July | 30° | 22° | – |
| August | 31° | 24° | – |
| September | 28° | 20° | – |
| October | 22° | 15° | – |
| November | 17° | 9° | – |
| December | 12° | 4° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Climate of Tokyo). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You get a visa on arrival for up to 90 days as a tourist.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay and have a blank page.
From the Foreign Office's Japan travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.