TL;DR

  • When to go: Spring/Autumn for comfort; Summer for matsuri; Winter for clear skies.
  • Airports: HND (closer) / NRT (more long-haul). Keisei/Skyliner or JR lines into town.
  • Where to stay: Shinjuku/Shibuya for first-timers; Asakusa/Ueno for budget.
  • Budget: Mid-range ~¥12,000–¥20,000 per person/day.

Transport

Explain Suica/Pasmo, JR lines, metro day passes.

Neighborhoods

Pros/cons of staying in Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno, Asakusa, Ginza, Tokyo Station.

Must-See & Eat

Top sights and a few non-touristy picks. Link out to your lists.

Pitfalls

Common mistakes + how to avoid them.

CTA: Download the offline map and save the 3-day itinerary for quick use.