Overview Tokyo is many cities in one. Base yourself near a major JR/Metro interchange, plan one neighborhood per day, and leave room for spontaneous food discoveries.
Best time to visit March–May (cherry blossom) and October–November (clear autumn skies).
Highlights Packing tips Portable Wi‑Fi or eSIM Slip-on shoes for temples Light rain jacket Cash for smaller shops Where to stay Shinjuku and Tokyo Station maximize train access; Asakusa and Ueno feel calmer for first-time visitors.
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9.4 Aman Tokyo ★★★★★ · Otemachi · ~$282/night
Quiet luxury above the Imperial Palace gardens. 9.2 Hoshinoya Tokyo ★★★★★ · Otemachi · ~$314/night
Ryokan calm in a tower — onsen on site. 8.9 Hotel Okura Tokyo ★★★★★ · Toranomon · ~$346/night
Classic service near major Metro lines. Book Tokyo Find hotels and activities for this stop · 4★+ hotels
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