From the Airport to the City
- Narita Airport: The Narita Express (N'EX) runs straight to Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, and Shibuya, while the Keisei Skyliner is the fastest way to Nippori and Ueno.
- Haneda Airport: It's close to the city center, so the Keikyu Line (toward Shinagawa) or the Tokyo Monorail (toward Hamamatsucho) gets you downtown in about 30 minutes.
- Arriving late at night or early in the morning? Check the airport limousine bus schedule in advance.
Getting Around Tokyo
- A single Suica or PASMO card covers most JR lines, subways, private railways, and buses. On iPhone, you can also add a mobile Suica to the Wallet app.
- The JR Yamanote Line loops around Tokyo, linking Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno, and Tokyo Station. Staying near a station on this line makes getting around easy.
- Lines through Shinjuku and Shibuya are extremely crowded during the morning rush (8-9 a.m.), so avoid traveling with large luggage then.
Best Spots to Watch on Live Cam
- Shibuya Scramble Crossing: Thousands of people cross with every light change. It's busiest from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Senso-ji, Asakusa: Quiet early in the morning and packed with tour groups during the day.
- Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree: Don't miss the moment the lights come on around sunset.
Best Time to Visit
- Spring (late March to early April) is cherry blossom season, and fall (late November to early December) brings autumn leaves.
- The rainy season runs from mid-June through July, and July-August is hot and humid. In August and September, keep an eye on typhoon news.
- Winter (December-February) has plenty of clear, dry days, which makes sightseeing comfortable.
FAQ
Are the Tokyo live cams real-time?
Yes. The videos on this page are real-time streams broadcast 24 hours a day on YouTube by broadcasters and local operators. If a stream drops for a while, we check it automatically and switch to another camera.
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9), the same time zone as Korea.
Last updated: 2026-10-30