✈️ Flight time
~9h 50m direct
Tokyo is a city that defies expectations. Japan's capital is simultaneously one of the world's most ancient and most futuristic cities — a place where a 1,400-year-old Shinto shrine sits next to a holographic idol concert venue. Add the planet's finest food scene, impeccable service culture, and one of Asia's safest cities, and Tokyo becomes an unmissable destination for any traveller.
Top highlights
✓Shibuya Crossing — the world's busiest intersection
✓Tsukiji and Toyosu fish markets
✓Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
✓teamLab digital art installations
✓Day trip to Mount Fuji and Hakone
✓Akihabara electronics and anime district
Best time to visit
Cherry blossom season
Mar–May
Iconic sakura blooms — book flights and hotels months ahead
Autumn foliage
Sep–Nov
Stunning red leaves, pleasant temperatures
Summer
Jun–Aug
Hot and humid but festivals, fireworks and fewer western tourists
Sample flight routes
Prices last checked: July 2026 — see live prices in the planner below for current rates
Qantas
Sydney direct · ~9h 50m
from AUD $900 return
Japan Airlines
Melbourne via Tokyo · ~10h
from AUD $850 return
ANA
Melbourne direct · ~10h 30m
from AUD $800 return
💡 Prices are indicative and vary by season and booking time. Use our planner to find live prices for your specific dates.
Where to stay
Shinjuku
Neon-lit entertainment hub, transport access, mix of budget and luxury
Shibuya
Trendy shopping, crossing, youth culture — best for younger travellers
Asakusa
Traditional Japan, temples, rickshaws — most atmospheric
Ginza
Luxury shopping, fine dining, Michelin restaurants
Visa requirements
Last checked: July 2026 — always verify current requirements with the official portal before booking
Example shown for Australian passport holders — Wanderior's planner checks the exact requirements for your own passport automatically.
ℹ️ Australian passport holders receive 90-day visa-free entry. No pre-application required. Register your visit on Visit Japan Web app for faster airport processing.
Local tips for travellers
💡Get an IC card (Suica/Pasmo) at the airport — works on all trains, buses and convenience stores
💡7-Eleven and Lawson sell restaurant-quality food for AUD $5–10
💡Book popular restaurants via TableAll or Tablecheck — walk-ins are often impossible
💡Convenience stores (konbini) are a genuine dining experience — try everything
💡Carry some yen cash — many small shops and shrines are cash only
💱 Money & currency
Japanese Yen (JPY). Japan is still heavily cash-based. Withdraw from 7-Eleven or Japan Post ATMs which accept foreign cards.
🚆 Getting around
JR trains and metro are excellent. Buy a Suica card at the airport. Shinkansen bullet trains connect major cities.
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