Tokyo on a Student Budget

Your 3–5 Day Trip Planner

Photo Gallery & Inspiration

Get a feel for Tokyo's vibrant mix of traditional culture and modern energy through these iconic locations. From bustling intersections to peaceful shrine paths, these images capture the essence of what makes Tokyo unforgettable.

Shibuya Crossing at night with crowds under bright neon lights and advertising screens — Shibuya Crossing at night – one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings

Red Kaminarimon gate of Senso-ji Temple with large lantern and crowds of visitors — Senso-ji Temple's Kaminarimon gate in Asakusa during the day

Tree-lined gravel path through the forested grounds of Meiji Shrine — Tranquil forest path at Meiji Shrine in Harajuku

Cherry blossoms in full bloom over a pond in Ueno Park with visitors on paths — Cherry blossoms in Ueno Park during spring

Tokyo skyline at dusk from Metropolitan Government Building showing skyscrapers — Tokyo skyline from the Metropolitan Government Building observation deck

Rainbow Bridge spanning Tokyo Bay at sunset with orange and purple sky from Odaiba — Sunset view of Rainbow Bridge from Odaiba waterfront

Busy street in Akihabara with bright electronic billboards and anime advertisements — The neon-lit streets of Akihabara, Tokyo's electronics and anime district

Stone walls and moat surrounding the Imperial Palace East Gardens with trees — Historic stone walls at the Imperial Palace East Gardens

Narrow Tokyo street at night with red lanterns outside izakaya restaurants — Traditional izakaya alley in Tokyo at night