Bustling, busy, safe, dynamic, fascinating, exciting, energizing- Tokyo is all these things. Asia's biggest metropolis is known the world over for it's cutting-edge technology, dramatic architecture, trend-setting fashion and, of course, award winning cuisine!
Yet, Japan's capital is not merely a city of crowds, commerce, glass and steel. A visitor soon finds that for every skyscraper there is a shrine or temple, a place of calm and stillness. For every shopping centre a well-tended park where the seasons are marked by the changing blossoms and foliage. Trendy modern restaurants share space with traditional neighborhood operations who have been serving customers for generations.
Spring and Autumn are favorite times for locals and tourists as the temperatures are pleasant, the seasonal dishes delicious and seasonal colours stunning. Winters are cold but rarely see snow. Summers are hot and humid but also the season for festivals, fireworks and other entertaining events.
Served by the most extensive commuter rail and subway system in the world, a traveler can rest assured - these trains will, with very rare exceptions, be on time, clean and efficient!
One visit to Tokyo may not be enough, but any visit will leave memories that will last a lifetime!