Tokyo practical travel information

Entry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for Tokyo, Japan, tailored to the country you are travelling from.

• Tipping in restaurants: No tipping — it can be considered rude
• Tipping taxis: No tip needed
• Tipping hotel staff: No tip needed; leave room tidy as courtesy
• Japan has a no-tipping culture. Exceptional service is the standard, not something extra to reward.
• Packing: month-by-month temperatures and dress codes are covered in our Tokyo packing guide.

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