Lying at the head of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo is part of the Kantō region, on the central coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. It is Japan's economic center and the seat of the Japanese government and the Emperor of Japan.
Large parts of Tokyo were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and the air raids of 1945. Today, Tokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors.
All you need to know about Tokyo's tourist attractions, events, hotels, transportations & more from the official travel guide of Tokyo for visitors.
Tokyo, city and capital of Tokyo ‘to’ (metropolis) and of Japan. It is located at the head of Tokyo Bay on the Pacific coast of central Honshu. It is the focus of the vast metropolitan area often called Greater Tokyo, the largest urban and industrial agglomeration in Japan.
In this series we get to know Tokyo through the eyes of the people who know it best: the locals. We will meet some of the city’s charismatic inhabitants and see and hear why they fell in love with the city and why they are proud to call it home.
From dining on top Japanese cuisine in restaurants and markets to touring gardens, temples and museums, here are the very best experiences in Tokyo.
Go shopping in Ginza, hunt for anime merch in Akihabara, or snap a selfie in Shibuya Crossing. Or, if you prefer to taste your way through Tokyo, try a food tour that’ll fill you (and your camera roll) up. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Tokyo is located on Tokyo Bay in the Kanto region of Honshu, Japan’s largest island. The closest airport airports are Haneda officially known as Tokyo International Airport, and Narita Airport, Japan's largest international airport.