This page includes a Map Of Tokyo Japan: Free Detailed interactive Tokyo Neighborhoods Map, and a Map Of the Subway in English.

Don’t get too hung up on reaching all the right places. The most exciting part of a Tokyo vacation is wandering around and stumbling into authentic Japanese attractions, discovering the small Tokyo places. It’s the best way to get to know the city.

Tokyo City Map: A Map Of Tokyo Neighborhoods

The different city wards can be seen on this satellite map. Central Tokyo has a population of 12 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area is estimated at over 35 million people. The city has 5,751 people per square kilometer. That is very crowded. During the daytime, the Tokyo population grows by another 3 million as workers enter the city.

Take a ride on the Tokyo subway during rush hours, and you will certainly feel that.
Map Of Neighborhoods

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The Japanese capital is very unique in the way the buildings are numbered. You’ll find that they are numbered in the order in which they were constructed. The reason is the destruction and development the city has gone through over the last 75 years (bombings, earthquakes, fires etc.).This confusing system makes finding a specific building a bit of a struggle.

The policeman at the neighborhood police booths will help you out to a specific address. It is part of their job, and they are more than willing to do so.
And here is a Map Of the City with all Tokyo Attractions, Hotels and Restaurants

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Map Of Tokyo Subway In English

Tokyo Subway Map

The Tokyo Subway Map is the Most practical city Map because you’ll do most of your Tokyo sightseeing by subway.

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Given the amount of destruction and aggressive development that the city has gone through over the past 75 years (earthquakes, bombing, fires) it’s extremely unlikely that any two buildings in a given street will have the following numbers, and it doesn’t really help any that the addresses look like this:3-26-16 Harajuku, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

It’s not uncommon for expatriates living in Tokyo to never figure out how to use the address system. The truth is it’s not that complicated if you use the subway system. Since Tokyo subway stations are huge, always figure out which subway exit to go to.

If you don’t know the right exit you could easily be spending 45 frustrating minutes walking around in circles.
Tokyo Station Map

Download Your Detailed Interactive Map Of Tokyo Japan

Please note: The maps on this page are Courtesy of Wikimapia, Wikimedia and JR (Japan Railways).

Tokyo Trip Checklist

  • To make sure you have all the important things covered see my first-time-in-Tokyo guide
  • Get your 1,2 or 3-day Tokyo Unlimited Subway Pass to easily get around Tokyo
  • If you want to travel on bullet trains you can save big with a Japan Rail Pass. Here’s why is worth it.
  • You’ll need a prepaid sim or Portable WIFI to stay connected in Tokyo.
  • Check out my detailed Tokyo packing list to make sure you’re prepared.
  • The best site to book hotels in Tokyo is almost always Booking.com. And remember to book early, especially during busy times.
  • For travel insurance (which you need) Word Nomads offer great coverage in Japan and are highly recommended.

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