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Tokyo
The most organized, fascinating, and photogenic city on earth
Tokyo rewards travelers who lean into its strangeness — the vending machines, the capsule hotels, the 3am ramen, the maid cafés, the impeccable train system, the temples tucked between skyscrapers. It's also more affordable than its reputation suggests: the street food and convenience store onigiri are legitimate meals, the trains cost $1–3 per ride, and free temples and parks are everywhere.
Budget/day
$105–$175
Best time
March, April, May, September +2 more
Currency
JPY
US Visa
Visa-free
Top things to do in Tokyo
- Walk the Shibuya Crossing at rush hour — the world's busiest pedestrian intersection
- Visit Senso-ji temple in Asakusa at 6am before the crowds, then eat street food on Nakamise-dori
- Take the Shinkansen to Kyoto for a day of geisha districts and bamboo forests (2.5 hours)
- Explore Akihabara's electronics floors, anime shops, and gaming arcades
- Eat sushi at a conveyor-belt spot (kaiten-zushi) for $15–25 for a full meal
What a Tokyo trip actually costs
Estimates for a 7-night trip for 2 people from a major US hub, all-in.
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Tokyo travel tips for US visitors
Visa: No visa required for stays up to 90 days.
- 1Get a JR Pass if you're visiting Kyoto or Osaka — it pays off in 1–2 Shinkansen trips.
- 2Suica or IC card for trains covers almost all transit; load it with ¥3,000 to start.
- 3Cash is still widely used; ATMs at 7-Eleven and Japan Post accept foreign cards.
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