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Being the biggest prefecture in Japan and the capital city of the Land of the Rising Sun, Tokyo is one of the favorite destinations among tourists to experience wearing the Kimono, enjoy the country's exquisite traditional foods, visit some amusement parks, as well as explore the sacred and majestic old shrines. When visiting this prefecture, tourists can pay a visit to exciting destinations, such as Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea, Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Kannon Shrine (Senso-ji), including Robot Restaurant. Tokyo is also renowned for its neon-lit streetscapes along the shopping area, especially around Ginza. This is the place where tourists can shop selections of Japan’s local products and international famous brands. Visiting Tokyo prefecture is certainly incomplete without tasting Japanese food like sushi, ramen, and other dishes, be it at humble food stalls or Michelin-starred restaurants.

Get to Know Tokyo

Take a tour of this destination's highlights

Travel Tips for Tokyo

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Tokyo

A guide to Tokyo's local transportation

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Tokyo Metro operates 9 lines that cover the city. It is the most popular mode of public transportation. This subway system can quickly and efficiently take you to most areas in the city. You can easily purchase a regular one-way ticket from the multilingual ticket machines available at every station.

You can purchase a one-way ticket or use a rechargeable IC Card. Ticket prices are based on the distance traveled rather than the specific route or station. The ticket prices range from 170-430 JPY or around US$1.25 to US$3.17. Since the subway trains are not operated by Japan Railway (JR), you cannot use JR Pass to ride the subway. Tokyo Metro operates from 05.00 to 01.00.

Practical Tips for Tokyo

Things to prepare and best way to visit

What are the must-visit tourist attractions in Tokyo?

Go for a picnic or hunt for an Instagrammable garden at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Ueno Park.

Enjoy Tokyo's magnificent view from the top of Tokyo Tower (332.9 meters) and Tokyo Skytree (634 meters). Don't miss the Senso-ji temple and Tokyo Imperial Palace (the residence of the Emperor of Japan). If you like a historical tour, visit the National Art Center (Kokuritsu Shin-Bijutsukan)

The busiest intersection in Japan is the Shibuya intersection. It is also one of the most famous street crossings in the world. You will see hundreds of thousands of lights flickering from overhead electronic billboards. Meanwhile, if you want to know the fashion district in Japan, you have to stop by the Harajuku district. Their bold Harajuku style and bizarre food trends have made them famous worldwide.

How to get to Tokyo Skytree from Shinjuku station?

You can take a train or bus to Tokyo Skytree from Shinjuku Station. You can take the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku station to Oshiage station using the train. From there, walk about 3 minutes to reach Tokyo Skytree. If you use the bus, you can take the departure bus from Shinjuku Express Bus Terminal to Tokyo Skytree.

What is popular in Tokyo?

Tokyo is famous for many things: food, fashion, entertainment, travel and technology. Foodies should try their ramen, sushi and other signature dishes. Anime and manga are also very popular in Tokyo and pop music culture is no exception. Regarding technology, you are no stranger to the shinkansen (fast bullet train).

What are the typical foods in Tokyo?

Some famous dishes you should try are sushi, sashimi and gyoza. You can find them anywhere, from roadside bars to high-end restaurants. [GANTI VERSI BAHASA INDONESIA] Don't forget to try other specialties, too. There are soba (buckwheat noodle dish), tempura, unagi and yakitori. Others are yoshoku (Japanese Western dish), tonkatsu (breaded pork fillet), as well as wgyu (Japanese premium beef).

What city is Tokyo called?

Tokyo is a busy city like New York and Beijing. The capital of Japan has a good economy. A lot of large companies have established their headquarters in Tokyo. Many people in Japan move to Tokyo in search of work, too. Tokyo Metropolitan City consists of 23 special districts. The districts are home to more than 37 million people. No wonder Tokyo is known as a densely populated city.