Is Tokyo a 24 hour city?

Tokyo is awake all hours of the day, offering something at every hour to its residents....and visitors. The 23 wards of the city are fragmented into several smaller districts, and from day to night, the city transitions from one mood to another. Use our hour-by-hour guide to sample its many personalities.



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Most trains do not operate 24 hours; for example, in Tokyo they do not run in the early morning 01:00-05:00, and the Shinkansen never runs overnight. If you are planning to be out late and are relying on the train to get home, be sure to find out when the last train is leaving.

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Japan's major cities all offer a vast range of nightlife. For the best of the best, however, head to Tokyo or Osaka . These cities are the true epicenters of nightlife in Japan. Tokyo is best understood as a series of distinct districts, each offering a slightly different experience when it comes to nightlife.

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Other cosmopolitans may be used to public transport running all night, but in Tokyo, buses and trains stop running during the night until the early hours of morning.

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Yes, drinking water from taps in Japan is safe. For environmental reasons, try to use a refillable water bottle rather than buying bottled water in Japan. Metro train stations have public water fountains, but otherwise these can be hard to find (this is the land of vending machines after all).

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Even so, Uber is not always the cheapest option. The cheapest Uber ride is with Uber Taxi, which charges you the same fee as a general taxi (¥500 for the first 1.096 km) plus ¥437 for every kilometre thereafter.

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The areas with the largest number of crime incidents, namely Shinjuku, Setagaya, and Edogawa, are also areas with a comparatively high population. Likewise, few people live in the low-crime areas of Bunkyo, Meguro, and Arakawa.

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Check the subway operating hours Trains run generally from 5am to around midnight. Always confirm your route using Japan Travel - Route,Map,Guide (Navitime) or online.

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Tipping in Japan is not expected, and attempts to leave a tip will almost certainly be turned down (a potentially awkward moment). In Japan, it's thought that by dining out or drinking at a bar, you are already paying the establishment for good service.

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The answer is yes, you can drink tap water in Japan! Throughout Japan, tap water is safe to drink and that includes the water found in parks, gardens, and public bathrooms.

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Tokyo taxis are quite expensive, especially in comparison to Kyoto or foreign cities. It's very easy to catch a taxi in Tokyo. Tokyo taxi drivers are honest and safe. There are taxi ranks outside most train stations, bus terminals and some larger shops.

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Shinkansen do not run 24 hours a day. Shinkansen generally run from 5a. m. to Midnight.

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Sleep on the plane when it's nighttime at your destination Now is a great time to make the switch. Do your best to sleep on the plane… but only when it's nighttime in Japan.

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