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Tokyo

Half-day Sightseeing Tours

Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau will offer complimentary tours. These tours with an English-speaking guide will take you to Tokyo’s most popular sightseeing areas. Each tour begins and ends at the congress venue. These tours will take them to the main tourist sites in Tokyo during the Congress and will offer outstanding exotic experiences. Tour destinations will be announced as soon as they are determined.

How to book: please sign up for the tours at the “TOKYO CITY INFORMATION DESK” located near the registration area at congress venue. Bookings are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Sightseeing Tours

We are currently working on an optional tour program with the tour provider Sunrise Tours.

Sunrise Tours, operated by JTB Group since 1964, offers a diverse range of guided experiences across Japan, catering to both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers. Their offerings include cultural immersions like geisha encounters in Kyoto, sumo stable visits in Tokyo, and culinary adventures such as sushi-making in Kanazawa. Nature enthusiasts can explore iconic sites like Mt. Fuji, Hakone, and the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. For a unique experience, the "Sunrise Tours Premier" line features a private helicopter tour over Mt. Fuji and Tokyo, ideal for special occasions. With departures from major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nagoya, Sunrise Tours provides convenient access to Japan's rich cultural and natural attractions.

How to book: stay tuned for the booking link.

City Overview

Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital city with a population of 14 million citizens, is a modern, vibrant megalopolis that combines business, knowledge, creativity, and innovation. The city is the epitome of fusion, where over 400 years of Japanese history are juxtaposed with modern Tokyo, providing a unique experience for all visitors. There is something for everyone - visitors can choose from over 100,000 restaurants, including 200 Michelin-starred restaurants, enjoy one of its 80-plus parks, immerse themselves in the aesthetics of Japanese tea ceremony, or indulge in a night of unique Japanese culture at a Kabuki theatre. According to TIMES, Tokyo was selected as one of the World's 100 Greatest Places of 2021.

Safest City in the World

Japan is widely known for its low violent crime rate among the 196 U.N countries, according to the survey by UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime). The Economist, the Safe Cities Index 2021, ranks Tokyo as the fifth safest city in the world, with first place in Health Security and fifth place in Infrastructure Security. Visitors can walk on the streets alone and not be afraid even at night time. Many international visitors have lovely stories of returned lost wallets with everything intact. Police boxes are scattered throughout the city, at most train stations and major city intersections. Booking.com selected Tokyo as one of the cleanest cities on the globe.

Overall Affordability

Tokyo offers quality goods and services suited for all budgets, and participants are sure to find good value for money. Although Tokyo used to be recognized as one of the most expensive cities in the world, prices are no longer high compared with other big cities. The Starbucks index shows that a Starbucks latte in Japan costs less than in other global mega cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, New York, and Berlin.

The price of Starbucks in every country

To satisfy the demanding tastes of locals and international visitors, restaurants, cafes, and bars strive to serve quality food and drinks at affordable prices.

Eating out in Tokyo


Tokyo General Information and Beyond Tokyo

Official Tokyo Travel Guide: Go Tokyo

Official website of the Japan National Tourism Organization