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Tokyo travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-08

Senso-ji, Tokyo
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Common scams in Tokyo

13 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Tokyo, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Tokyo — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Tokyo

6 places worth your time in Tokyo, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Tokyo →

Top food to try in Tokyo

6 dishes to eat in Tokyo, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Tokyo →

Traditions and customs in Tokyo

5 customs and traditions in Tokyo — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Tokyo →

Getting around Tokyo

How to travel around Tokyo — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Tokyo: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Tokyo

5 laws, restrictions, and customs in Tokyo that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Tokyo — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Tokyo

3 emergency services in Tokyo you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Tokyo — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Tokyo

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Tokyo — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Tokyo — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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