Everything you need to book Tokyo.

Plan 2–5 days in Tokyo to see the city without sprinting. We map 2 distinct neighborhoods — Shibuya, Shimokitazawa alone fill a long weekend. Add 1–2 days for day trips if you want to head out of the city.

Tokyo is generally safe for travelers. The US State Department lists Japan at Level 1 — "Exercise Normal Precautions". Japan is one of the safest travel destinations in the world with extremely low crime rates and excellent infrastructure.

US passport holders enter Japan visa-free for 90 days. Visa-free on arrival; no online form.

Budget travelers spend around $207/day in Tokyo, mid-range stays land at $330/day, and a comfortable hotel-plus-restaurants day runs $586+. Mid-tier hotel rooms average $210/night across the neighborhoods we cover.

Shibuya is the safest first-trip pick in Tokyo — tokyo's vertical entertainment district, built around the world's busiest crossing. Shimokitazawa is the strong alternative if you want repeat visitors and musicians.

For a first trip, yes — central to Tokyo's loop line, adjacent to Harajuku, Omotesando, and Yoyogi. Expect constant noise and crowd density. For a second trip, try Shinjuku or the quieter Ebisu.

Wait for the all-directions walk signal (all four sides turn green at once). Stay in the centre of the flow — pedestrians avoid each other instinctively at speed. Expect one crossing cycle every 2-3 minutes.

Shibuya Sky (229m rooftop) for the sunset panorama; the Starbucks at Tsutaya for a street-level window view with a coffee; Mag's Park rooftop of Shibuya 109 for a free lower-angle shot. Skip the old second-floor viewing platform — it's been demolished.

Mid-range hotels $230-380/nt; a sit-down dinner ¥3,000-5,000 ($20-35). Department-store basement food halls are the best-value dinner option. More expensive than eastern Tokyo, cheaper than Roppongi or Ginza.