Discover Tokyo
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Flight network
Your direct link to Tokyo and beyond
Qantas connects Australia to Japan with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, offering effortless year-round access to Tokyo. In Japan’s winter months, seasonal services from Sydney to Sapporo open the door to Hokkaido’s iconic snow-covered landscapes, perfect for travellers ready to hit the slopes for an unforgettable ski experience.
Through the Qantas and Japan Airlines partnership, every journey is designed to feel seamless with smooth onward connections.
Travellers can explore more than 50 destinations across Japan, making it easy to go to Tokyo and beyond.
Things to do
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Food and drink
Tokyo is a culinary playground where some of the best restaurants specialise in a single dish like tempura or ramen. Yakitori is a must-try and easy to find throughout the city, especially in Masakichi and the intricate alleyways of Omoide Yokocho.
For something more refined, try silky handmade udon noodles at Shin Udon while Nunotsunesarashina serves up steamy fresh bowls of soba.
Shopping
Tokyo’s neighbourhoods each offer a distinct shopping experience. Nakameguro blends boutiques, cafés and culture near the Meguro River, while Shinjuku delivers high-energy retail.
Koenji is known for vintage finds and indie stores, and Daikanyama offers a more curated scene with fashion boutiques, design-led shops and concept cafés tucked between galleries and intimate bars.
Getting around
From Tokyo Haneda Airport: Haneda is located close to downtown Tokyo. The terminal connects directly to the underground Haneda Airport International Terminal Station.
From Tokyo Narita Airport: Narita is located 65km from downtown Tokyo. JR East and Keisei Railway trains depart regularly from Airport Terminal 2 Station to Tokyo city.
In and around the city: Tokyo has a comprehensive and excellent train network that is the most efficient and economical way to get around the city. Taxis are an option but can be expensive in peak hour traffic. Walking is easy within each district, too.
Where to stay
Skyline sanctuaries
Japan’s design heritage is beautifully expressed through its luxury hotels, where world-class service meets striking architecture and panoramic city views.
Properties like Aman Tokyo, The Peninsula Tokyo and Park Hyatt Tokyo combine understated elegance with exceptional attention to detail, offering a calm retreat above the energy of the city.
Traditional retreats
For a more authentic experience, stay in one of Tokyo’s remaining ryokans, where tatami-matted rooms and traditional hospitality offer a glimpse into Japan’s heritage.
Options such as Hoshinoya Tokyo and Homeikan provide a peaceful contrast to the modern city, with communal bathing and interiors that reflect timeless Japanese style.
Delightfully unexpected stays
Tokyo is also home to some of the world’s most imaginative accommodation.
Sleep among books at Book and Bed Tokyo, experience futuristic capsule living at Nine Hours, or check in to Henn na Hotel, where robot staff create a playful, tech-driven stay. These unique hotels offer a memorable and distinctly Tokyo experience.
