Explore Tokyo

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Facts & Figures

The capital of Japan is home to nearly 30% of the whole Japanese population. More than 37,4 million people living in the greater metropolitan area of Tokyo. It is the cultural and economic heart of the country. The metropolitan area is seperated in the 23 special wards of Tokyo, 39 municipalities in the western part of the prefecture and two island chains (Izu and Ogasawara Islands). Tokyo was established as the capital of Japan in 1868 during the Meiji era (1868 - 1912), after the Emporer made the decision to move the capital from Kyoto. In recent history the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and the fights during WW2 caused huge damage to the city and its people. Experience the Ultimate Japanese Hospitality at a Tokyo Ryokan.
 Find Your Perfect Ryokan Now > If you could spend only one day in the city you should visit: Tokyo Skytree, Sensoji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku, Tokyo Tower and Ueno Park. Tokyo is famous for its amazing food and art scene, shopping facilities, entertainment districts and the safe and clean public transportation system.

My tips for local activities

How about exploring the fascinating city Tokyo with a local guide? The personalized tour by our partner GetYourGuide can take between 5 - 6 hours. For more details check out this page >