Lonely Planet Tokyo

Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Tokyo.

Discover Tokyo’s most popular experiences and best kept secrets – neighbourhood by neighbourhood – from chowing down sushi at Toyosu Market to visiting Tokyo’s oldest temple, Sens?-ji, and hiking up picturesque Takao-san on the outskirts of the metropolis.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s Tokyo travel guide:

Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning trips of 1-2 weeks or more
Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Tokyo and connect experiences together with ease
Create your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Tokyo so you can explore the surrounding areas
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Tokyo National Museum and the extravagant shrine of T?sh?-g?
Special features on Japanese food guide, onsen explained, day trip to Mt Fuji
Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
Connect with Tokyo culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 
Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Tokyo
Covers Marunouchi & Nihombashi, Ginza & Tsukiji, Roppongi & Around, Ebisu, Meguro & Around, Shibuya & Setagaya, Harajuku & Aoyama, West Tokyo & Around, Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo, K?rakuen & Akihabara, Ueno & Yanesen, Asakusa & Sumida River, Odaiba & Tokyo Bay plus day trips to Mt Fuji, Hakone, Kamakura, T?sh?-g?, Takao-san, Shira-hama, Yokohama, Narita

Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet’s Tokyo.