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From the legend of the samurai warriors to the awe-inspiring sight of Mount Fuji, the wonders of Japan will enchant you and provide delightful memories for years to come.

Discover Japan

The vibrant energy and ever-changing cityscapes of Japan's high-tech capital will never cease to astound you. Discover all this city has to offer!

Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the world's largest city from Tokyo Tower's observation platform. Drive past the House of Parliament and the Imperial Palace. Visit Tokyo's most popular Asakusa Kannon Temple and shop along Nakamise Street. Drive through Ginza, Tokyo's most celebrated shopping and amusement area.

Tokyo

Tokyo the largest city Japan and is also the capital city. Tokyo is known as one of the most liveable city in the world and is home to the Japanese Imperial Family who resides in the picturesque Tokyo Imperial Palace.

When the imperial capital was moved from Kyoto to Edo in 1868, it was renamed Tokyo, meaning Eastern capital. Tokyo, a more apt name for a city now has one of the largest economies in the world.

Best Time to Visit Tokyo

The spring and autumn months are often considered the best times to visit Tokyo. The weather during this time is more favourable for visitors to Japan and Tokyo. Cherry blossom, famous in Japanese culture is on best display in March and early April. August in Tokyo is best avoided if hot & humid weather is on your agenda.

Springfrom March to May
Summer from June to August
Autumn from September to November
Winter December to February

To enjoy the beautiful scenery, book flights to Tokyo at Webjet.

Museums in Tokyo

Tokyo has 9 museums commonly visited by tourists and local people. Tokyo museums cover Japanese history at the Tokyo National Museum and the Edo-Tokyo Museum and for some fun the Tokyo Transportation Museum is an amusing experience. There is no part of Japanese culture not represented in one of Tokyo's many museums.

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is a must see for art enthusiast with popular works from Japanese artists always on display. Exhibitions changed regularly so you are sure to find something you've never seen before!

Getting around Tokyo

The best way to travel in Tokyo is by train. Tokyo has two systems: the subway and JR (Japan Rail) lines. All stations and maps include information in English. Some stations have both subway and JR connections. Tickets can be bought for single journeys, and if you're not sure of the fare, you can buy the cheapest ticket available and use a 'fare adjustment' machine at your destination. Stored value multi-ride tickets are also available. The line you are likely to use the most is the JR 'Yamanote' line (lime green), which is a loop line around Tokyo. Your Japan Rail Pass is valid on JR lines in Tokyo - simply show your pass at the barrier gates.

Things to do in Tokyo

Kabuki Theatre in Tokyo

Kabuki, the traditional Japanese theatre, can still be found in modern Tokyo at Kabuki-za Theatre in Ginza. To accommodate English-speaking audiences, there are English guides and headsets available so you can enjoy an act or the entire four hour show!

The Best Shopping in Tokyo - The Ginza

The Ginza is the hottest place for designer fashions, upscale dining and entertainment in Tokyo. On weekends the roads are closed to traffic, for the ultimate and uninterrupted Tokyo shopping experience.

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Tokyo Imperial Palace is surrounded by gardens and separated from Tokyo with stone walls and a moat. The Palace is located in the heart of Tokyo and Guided tours of the grounds are available. Although access into the Palace and inner gardens are restricted, visitors are allowed in the Imperial Palace East Gardens mid week and weekends thought the year.

Tokyo Geisha District - Asakusa

Asakusa is located north east of Tokyo. Asakusa is where you can see the famous Buddhist temple, Senso-ji, many festivals and Tokyo's oldest geisha district. For travellers on a budget, Asakusa is a great place to stay.

Tokyo's Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Head to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden for some of the most picturesque gardens in the world. There are three distinct gardens including French, English and traditional Japanese. Head to the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden from late March to April to see the 1,500 cherry trees blossoming.

Sumo Wrestling at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo

Ryogoku Kokugikan is an indoor sporting arena in Tokyo famous for its sell out sumo wrestling tournaments. As well as the popular New Year and summer sumo wrestling tournaments, a sumo wrestling museum is also located at Ryogoku Kokugikan where you can learn about the history of sumo wrestling and the prestige the sport holds in Japanese culture.

Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market

Tourists should head to Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market for a glimpse of the largest wholesale fish market in the world. The Japanese are notorious for their love of seafood and it is on full display at the Tsukiji Fish Market. Tourists are allowed to view the auctions between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. from a designated area. After viewing the busy fish markets, head to the outer markets and dine on some fresh sushi!

Tokyo Tower Wax Museum

Tokyo Tower is the largest man-made structure in Japan. Step onto the observation decks for a 360 degree view of Tokyo then visit Foot Town at the bottom of Tokyo Tower, where you will find restaurants, souvenir shops, the Guiness World Records Museum and the Tokyo Tower Wax Museum. You're guaranteed a lot of fun when you head to Tokyo Tower.

Sapporo

Sapporo ("important river flowing through a plain" in Ainu language) is the capital of Hokkaido and Japan's fifth largest city. Sapporo became world famous in 1972 when the Olympic Winter Games were held there. Today, the city is well known for its ramen, beer, and the annual snow festival held in February.  

Getting there and away

Sapporo is connected by direct flights to all major cities in Japan, and many carriers also offer add-ons that allow ‘direct’ access (you have to change at Narita to Haneda). Look for Asia-related travel agents in your home country for round-trip packages, some of which include hotel package deals.

Sapporo’s main airport is New Chitose Airport (; Shin-Chitose Kūkō), about 40km south of the city. There’s a smaller airport at Okadama, about 10km north of the city.

Book flights to Sapparo at Webjet.

Attractions

If you are here for the beer, which is possible because Sapporo beer is known throughout the world, then a visit to the beer museum in the historic Sapporo Brewery building is a must, together with a tour of the brewery itself, which, of course, ends with a tasting. The red brick brewery building has been home to the Sapporo Beer Company, third-largest beer producer in Japan, since 1876. One-hour tours are conducted at 15-minute intervals every day throughout the year; however these are in Japanese only. It is possible to book in advance and request an English interpreter.

Historical Village

The impressive and entertaining outdoor museum village depicting Hokkaido life in days of old is situated in Sapporo at Atsubetsu Ward, in a corner of the Hokkaido Nopporo Forest Park. The site features restored or recreated buildings from the Meiji and Taisho periods, and includes edifices like the old Sapporo railway station, old Otaru newspaper company buildings, fishermen’s cottages, mountain villas and the like. Horse-drawn trolleys run through the village and in winter horse-drawn sleighs carry visitors around the site

Things to do in Sapparo

Sapporo Snow Festival

Since its humble beginnings in 1950, when local students built six snow statues in Odori Park, the Snow Festival has grown into an international event and is the biggest and most spectacular festival in Japan, and a major tourist attraction. Every winter local and international teams compete in the Snow Statue Contest in which sculptors create fantastic art out of snow and ice. Hundreds of beautiful and elaborate snow statues and ice sculptures dot the area, some the size of multi-story buildings, and it is these massive sculptures in particular that have made the festival famous.

Teine Highland

Skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing can all be done near to Sapporo. The closest place is Teine, 10 minutes' train ride away. Teine has 14 lifts and is very much geared towards beginners. It's the place to ski if you're wanting to play around for a while; it's probably a disappointment for hard-core skiers, but is good for families with children. As with other skiing resorts, all equipment can be rented when you arrive.

Jōzankei Hot Spring

Another very popular option in the area, which also has several 'foot onsen' (ashiyu) where you can soak your tired feet. To get there, take the Jozankei-bound Donan or Jōtetsu Bus and get off at the Jozankei stop. It's approximately an hour from JR Sapporo Station.

Sapporo Seafood Market
Nijo Market is a public market in central Sapporo, where locals and tourists shop for fresh local produce and seafood such as crabs, salmon eggs, sea urchin and various fresh and prepared fish.

Shoroi Koibito Factory

The Shiroi Koibito chocolate snacks are very popular with tourists to Hokkaido and almost everywhere, you'd see it being sold as souvenirs. I thought a visit to the factory would be boring and touristy but was somewhat surprised by the amount of stuff we could see and experience there. Interesting to know about the history of chocolates, even more watching the production lines, and how manual work is still required for quality control. The garden around the factory is well decorated with roses, fountains and miniature houses. Children would adore this place.

Sapporo Clock Tower (tokeidai)

It is the symbol of Sapporo. Built in 1878 it was the tallest building in Sapporo, now it's the oldest building standing in Sapporo. Today the Clock Tower is one of the most photographed buildings in Sapporo and has become the symbol of Sapporo’s past. The building feature a small museum featuring exhibits of Sapporo’s history and is used for various cultural activities.