When’s the best time to visit Tokyo?
The best time to visit tokyo will depend on what you want to do, but generally the best time to visit Japan and Tokyo would be March, April, May and September since the humidity is at it’s lowest and its not to hot to walk around.
Whats the weather like in Tokyo on xx date?
You can check out the weather in Tokyo here.
What time zone is Japan in?
Japan’s time zone is GMT +9
What currency do they use in Japan?
Japan use’s the Yen and generally $US 1 is about 100 Yen or so, for an accurate conversion please use this tool.
How much money should I bring?
How much money you should bring will depend on what you intend to do. Be for warned that in Japan unlike many western countries the use of cash is far more prevalent then debit/credit cards. It is not uncommon for Japanese to carry excess of 500+ dollars on them. Using credit cards has become somewhat of a norm in bigger cities such as Tokyo but if you intend to leave Tokyo I would advise bringing cash.
The Japanese train system is confusing me! Help
If your getting confused by the Japanese train system, just relax there are plenty of tools to help you on this site and on other’s. I would recommend using this tool to help you figure out the train system. Or the many resources available on this site such as map’s and guides. If worst comes to worst most Japanese people/ train station workers will be glad to assist you if you are having problems.
How safe is Tokyo?
Tokyo consistently ranks as one of the safest cities in the world. I would not be worried about my safety in Tokyo, the worst thing that can happen to you is a traffic accident.
How can I get around Tokyo?
You can get around Tokyo by Car, Taxi, Train, foot and Bicycle. It will all depend on what you want to see and how quickly you want to see things. I would recommend taking a day to bike around since you can travel pretty quickly by bike and cover a lot of sites which would be hassle to get to by train.
What should I check out?
What you want to do in Tokyo will depend on what your goals are as outlined on the front page. Although their are some things for everyone such as checking out the Tokyo metropolitan government building in Shinjuku or checking out Tokyo Tower.