Tokyo travel guide

Tokyo, Japan travel guide: visa requirements, an honest safety read, money, tipping, plugs and emergency numbers — then book real flights with the Tourbo AI Concierge.

Visa & entry

⚠️ AI-generated overview. Rules differ by passport — verify with the official embassy or consulate, or ask the Concierge about your specific passport.

Entry requirements: Japan

Tourbo does not determine visa requirements — they depend on your nationality, purpose, and length of stay, and change often. Verify with the official source above and the destination's embassy or consulate.

Safety

⚠️ AI-generated. Always check your government's official travel advisory before you book.

Tokyo — safety & local info

Tokyo is renowned globally for its extremely low crime rate and high level of public safety.

General advisories

  • Be mindful of pickpocketing in extremely crowded tourist areas.
  • Keep an eye on your belongings in busy transit hubs.

Around the clock

General guidance, not based on live local data. Trust your judgment and local advice.

  • Daytime. Easy to navigate busy, central areas
  • Evening. Stick to well-lit, busier main roads
  • Late night. Use licensed transport services and maintain situational awareness

Emergency Numbers

Police110
Medical119
Fire119

Tourbo doesn't rate how safe a place is. For the current risk level, check your government's official travel advisory. Official government travel advisory (e.g. UK FCDO).

Local essentials

Tokyo Essentials

JPY

Currency

Japanese Yen

Tipping

Tipping is not customary and may be considered rude.

Plug

Type A/B

Voltage

100V / 50Hz

Useful Phrases

  • こんにちはHello
  • ありがとうThank you
  • すみませんExcuse me/Sorry
  • トイレはどこですか?Where is the restroom?
  • これはいくらですか?How much is this?

Emergency Numbers

Police110
Medical119
Fire119

AI-generated overview. Verify local details before your trip.

Top experiences

Highest-rated tours & activities in Tokyo, booked through Viator.

Tokyo Private Discovery Tour | Unique Insights & Must Sees Free cancellation

Tokyo Private Discovery Tour | Unique Insights & Must Sees

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Private Tailor-made Akihabara Anime Tour with a Local Otaku Guide Free cancellation

Private Tailor-made Akihabara Anime Tour with a Local Otaku Guide

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Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Advance/SP) Free cancellation

Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Advance/SP)

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Samurai Experience - Learn Bushido through Kendo, in Tokyo Free cancellation

Samurai Experience - Learn Bushido through Kendo, in Tokyo

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Experiences provided by Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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