How long to stay, what to see first, suggested itineraries and everything we wish we’d known first time.
Everything about Tokyo street go-kart tours — the licence requirement most tourists get caught by, which operator to pick (Street Kart vs Akiba Kart), routes, costume rentals, safety, and whether those convoy shots across Shibuya Crossing are actually worth it.
A practical answer to how many days you need in Tokyo — 3 days vs 5 vs 7 vs 10. Sample plans per trip length, honest cliffs in value, rest-day guidance, and when to add Kyoto or Osaka.
A no-fluff first-timer guide to Tokyo — when to go, which airport, how to get in, where to stay, how transport works, what to eat, what to skip, a 5-day itinerary, and every mistake we made so you do not have to.
A practical master list for Tokyo — Shibuya Scramble, Shinjuku Gyoen, Senso-ji, the Imperial Palace, Shibuya Sky, Golden Gai, Meiji Jingu, teamLab Planets, and 24 more with yen prices, station tips, and neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood links to our deep dives.