Is Tokyo a walkable city?

Tokyo, although vast and essentially unknowable, can be a walkable city. Not all of it of course. If you walked from Koiwa to Ome, for example, it would probably take a few days. But central Tokyo is explorable and the things you find out when walking in the world's biggest city are profound and unforgettable.



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Kyoto is one of the most walkable cities in Japan. In fact, you may walk around most parts of Kyoto without hiccups as many sidewalks are well-paved with visible signposts.

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Overall, yes, I'd say Tokyo is very tourist friendly. I do speak some basic Japanese, but one of the things I kept hearing was that Japanese don't speak any English. However, I think the people in the tourist industries in Tokyo definitely know how to speak some English.

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So, if you need to ask someone for directions or go to a hotel or a restaurant, you will generally have no problem only speaking English. Of course, you may go to a bar or a restaurant and get turned away because you only speak English, but don't be offended if this is ever the case.

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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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The ideal duration to explore Tokyo is at least 5 days to discover the main areas of the city and the outskirts of the prefecture. To explore Japan's best, spend at least 2 weeks here. Even then, you will realize that there are so many things to discover in Japan.

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In such a massive city, you won't be able to see it all in just 72 hours. That being said, you can cover a lot of ground on a Tokyo itinerary if you have a solid plan. READ MORE: Check out our list of the best things to do in Tokyo! Get ready for an awesome 3 days in Tokyo itinerary!

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As I explained, if you're visiting as a non-Japanese speaker, you'll generally have no trouble finding someone who speaks English in restaurants, hotels, and public transport in big cities like Tokyo or tourist cities like Kyoto.

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As the world's largest urban sprawl, Tokyo is home to an astonishing 14 million people, and a tonne of globally recognised businesses. Also, most importantly, Tokyo is more welcoming to foreigners than other cities in Japan.

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There are a few exceptions, but more than 95 percent of Japanese streets have no street parking at all, even during the day. This, rather than any beautiful architecture, explains why Tokyo's streets feel so pleasant to walk down, or indeed to look at. There are no cars filling them up.

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Don't eat while walking It's also very rare for the Japanese to walk outside holding coffees. This is one of Japan's cultural “rules” that I still can't get used to. I still sometimes walk to the train station while munching on some bread from a convenience store on days I didn't have time to eat at home.

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10 Things NOT to Do in Tokyo
  • Don't arrive late.
  • Don't tip at restaurants.
  • Don't make phone calls on the train.
  • Don't stand on the right side of the escalator.
  • Don't take small children on the subway at rush hour.
  • Don't turn up at Tokyo Skytree without a ticket.
  • Don't expect to find restaurants on the ground level.


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Is it safe to walk around Tokyo at night? The short answer is a solid Yes. Generally, Tokyo is safe to walk around, even very late into the night. Tokyo is one of the safest cities in the world for a reason, more often or not you should be more concerned about missing the last train in Tokyo rather than getting mugged.

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