Cheap city break Tokyo
Tokyo is where tradition meets the future: serene Shinto temples next to neon-lit Akihabara, bullet trains, conveyor-belt sushi and the best ramen stalls. Flights from Schiphol from €700 return, 8 days
✈️ Plan your trip to Tokyo →When is the best time to go?
March to May for cherry blossom (10-20°C). October to November for autumn colours. Avoid July/August (hot, humid, rain) and Golden Week (first week of May, everything expensive).
The best neighborhoods in Tokyo
- Shibuya The iconic scramble crossing, young fashion.
- Shinjuku 24h, the best neon bars in Golden Gai.
- Asakusa Traditional, Senso-ji temple.
- Harajuku Kawaii-culture, vintage shops.
- Akihabara Anime, manga, electronics.
Top 5 things to do in Tokyo
- Senso-ji temple Tokyo's oldest temple, free. The Nakamise shopping street leads up to it.
- Shibuya Crossing + Sky Free crossing, observation deck €25.
- Tsukiji Outer Market Sushi breakfast €15, opens at 5am.
- Robot Restaurant Surreal dining, €70.
- Mount Fuji day trip Bullet train + bus 2.5 hours, €60.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
Directly from Schiphol to Narita (NRT) in 11 hour. KLM. Narita Express to center €30 in 60 minutes. Locally: metro €2 per ride, dagkaart €5.
What costs a trip to Tokyo?
Hostels from €25, mid-range hotels €100 to 180 (capsule €40), vacation rentals €120 per night. Food: ramen €6, conveyor-belt sushi €15, kaiseki €60. JR Pass €280 for a week.
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Frequently asked questions about Tokyo
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
March to May for cherry blossom (10-20°C).
Which neighborhood is best to stay in Tokyo?
Shibuya is a good first choice: the iconic scramble crossing and young fashion.
How do I get from the Netherlands to Tokyo?
Directly from Schiphol to Narita (NRT) in 11 hour.
What costs a trip to Tokyo?
Hostels from €25, mid-range hotels €100 to 180 (capsule €40), vacation rentals €120 per night.
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