Tokyo, Japan: trips from £739
Tokyo runs on contrasts: neon crossings and quiet shrines, Michelin-starred sushi counters and convenience-store meals, all tied together by trains that run to the second.
Trips to Tokyo from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
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Tokyo
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- $980 per person, $394 below the typical fare on this route
- Urban Hotel Morisita: 8.1 from 267 reviews, free cancellation
- Mid-November highs of 57–65°F, good for long walks between neighborhoods
£2,322 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,477 + hotel £775 + resort fee £70, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Air Canada · with a stop · 48h 38m
The catch: It's one stop each way and 48h 38m of total travel, and the outbound doesn't land at Narita until 4:30 PM on Monday, Nov 16.
Worth it if a long one-stop flight is a fair trade for Tokyo food and walking; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Lowest fares to Tokyo by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | £678 | 8 |
| San Francisco | £688 | 5 |
| Boston | £739 | 5 |
| Charleston | £776 | 5 |
| Fort Myers | £787 | 3 |
| Chicago | £813 | 4 |
| Miami | £816 | 3 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | £866 | 6 |
| Seattle | £893 | 2 |
| Washington, DC | £900 | 2 |
| Jacksonville | £925 | 2 |
| Portland | £926 | 1 |
| Cincinnati | £1,020 | 1 |
| Baltimore | £1,026 | 1 |
| San Juan | £1,110 | 1 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- March, April: Cherry blossom usually peaks in late March or the first week of April; Ueno Park and the Meguro River are the classic spots.
- November, December: Autumn colour in the city gardens peaks late November to early December.
- May: Golden Week (late April to early May) fills trains and hotels with domestic travellers.
July, August: Hot, humid summer, with typhoon risk running into September.
Where to stay in Tokyo
- Shinjuku: Rail hub with skyscraper hotels, Golden Gai bars and Omoide Yokocho yakitori alleys.
- Shibuya: The scramble crossing, youth fashion and nightlife, with direct airport buses.
- Ginza and Marunouchi: Polished shopping streets and luxury hotels next to Tokyo Station.
- Asakusa: Old-town feel around Senso-ji temple with ryokan-style inns and lower prices.
- Roppongi: Art museums, international restaurants and late-night bars.
What to do in Tokyo
- Early-morning sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market after the Toyosu tuna auction viewing
- Shibuya Scramble from the Shibuya Sky observation deck
- Senso-ji temple in Asakusa before the crowds arrive
- Yakitori under the tracks in Omoide Yokocho
- Digital art at teamLab Planets
- Day trip to Hakone's hot springs or Nikko's shrines
Good to know
| Airports | Tokyo Haneda International (HND), Narita International (NRT) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | Passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Kind of trip | city, food, culture, shopping, nightlife |
Tokyo in pictures
Questions about Tokyo
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
March, April, May, October, November and December. July, August: Hot, humid summer, with typhoon risk running into September.
Do I need a passport for Tokyo?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Tokyo; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
What is the cheapest flight to Tokyo right now?
Tokyo from Boston, 14 – 23 Nov 2026, from £739 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Tokyo on the ground?
Tokyo is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.