Your Tokyo trip, from planning to departure.
Before you leave or just after you land. Find your stage, choose what you need, and read the guide for your next step.
Stages: 5Steps: 19Guides: 22
Find your starting pointThis roadmap is in English. Articles in your selected language are linked when available; English articles are labelled.
Plan your trip
Decide when to go, where to stay, and what to arrange in advance.
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Check your entry requirements
Use the guidance for your nationality and purpose of travel. Keep your passport and booking details together.
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Choose your area and accommodation
Compare the nearest station, the places you want to visit, and the accommodation’s check-in and cancellation terms.
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Make room for a slower first day
Group nearby places together and leave space for meals, travel, and a rest after your flight.
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Check what needs booking
If you have particular places in mind
Look up your chosen attractions and restaurants before fixing the rest of your day.
Get ready to leave
Prepare the things you will use as soon as you arrive.
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Arrange your internet connection
Check your phone’s compatibility and choose a SIM, eSIM, roaming plan, or pocket Wi-Fi.
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Prepare ways to pay
Check your cards and keep a way to withdraw cash. You can compare the options in the payment guide.
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Save your medical and insurance contacts
Check what your cover includes and how to contact the provider if you need help during the trip.
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Plan trips beyond Tokyo
If you are visiting other cities
Compare individual tickets and passes for your actual route, then check booking and luggage arrangements.
When you land
Get connected, find your route, and make it to your accommodation.
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Get from the airport to your stay
Choose a route for your airport, arrival time, destination, and luggage. Save your accommodation’s nearest station and exit.
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Get ready to use the trains
Compare physical and mobile transit cards, or check the card you already have.
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Leave your bags somewhere convenient
Before check-in or when carrying luggage
Check your accommodation’s luggage service or find storage near your route.
Enjoy your stay
Find your way around, enjoy the city, and change plans when you need to.
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Choose a meal and understand the bill
Find meals that suit your budget and learn about the charges you may see on a restaurant bill.
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Check the etiquette and rules for each place
Read the sections for trains, restaurants, shrines, or bathhouses as you need them.
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Keep an alternative plan
Choose a shorter outing or somewhere indoors when your original plan no longer suits the day.
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Find medical help
Whenever you need help
Find the right contact and check appointment, language, and payment information before a visit.
Head home or onward
Plan your last day around your luggage, transport, and departure.
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Plan your journey to the airport
Confirm your flight’s airport and terminal with your airline, then check the route and service information.
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Collect your luggage and return rentals
For stored luggage, rentals, or a card you want to return
Check collection and return locations. Transit-card refunds and rental returns depend on the product you used.
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Check your airport’s departure steps
Keep your travel documents accessible and follow your airport and airline’s check-in, baggage, and departure guidance.
Find the guide for your next question.
Look up a particular task, or explore the other side of Tokyo.