Tokyo Travel Guide

Tokyo, the city of the Rising Sun, where you’ll find the pinnacle of technology and modern metropolis interspersed with districts of Traditional Tokyo, blending both skyscraper and shrine into a unique and unforgettable experience.

Exploringtokyo.com brings you an in-depth look into the sights to see in and around Tokyo, with maps, directions, photo galleries, dinning suggestions and more.   

There is nothing more exhilarating than finding your way through a foreign land and by yourself discovering the secrets, beauties and excitement of the land (with a little help from some maps of course)

We at Exploringtokyo.com strongly urge the traveler to resist the convenience and security of travel groups and tour guides, and instead do something a little rash. Take a walk on the wild side and discover the city yourself. Get started…

Tokyo Tourist Attractions

Tokyo is ripe indeed with tourism and tourist attractions. Whether that be Palette Town (the city’s fun-town), venerable gardens and shrines, world-class shopping or landmarks and points of interest, such as the Tokyo Tower.  If its good we’ve got it in our Tokyo Guide. Read more…

Things to do in Tokyo

Aside from tourist attractions there are many charming and quaint things to do in the City of the Rising Sun. Such as Karaoke, traditional tea ceremony, exploring the back streets of the ‘old world’ districts, comic book and cartoon shops, etc etc etc.

Tokyo Map

You’re not going to get very far without a map once you arrive in Tokyo. Of course you should pickup a foldable paper map at the airport but don’t limit yourself to just that. Take advantage of our carefully put-together Tokyo Map, powered by MSN’s Bing Maps.

You’ll find all the things to do and attractions clearly pointed out and with photos to help you recognize them when you see them.

Don’t use MSN Maps? No problem! We also have the exact same maps of Tokyo on Google Maps.

Tokyo Trip

Taking a trip to Tokyo is far more affordable than you’d imagine. Don’t let the fact that it is the world’s most expensive city defeat your interest and enthusiasm! For you can indeed take a trip to Tokyo for under $2000.00 if you follow our guide. Read more about our inexpensive guide to taking a trip to Tokyo.