Tokyo guide
🇯🇵 Packing List
What to pack for Tokyo
In February, Tokyo is typically cold, expect showers (2°C - 11°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Tokyo essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Sarong or shawl for temple visits
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm insulated coat
- Thermal base layers
- Warm hat, gloves and scarf
- Warm socks
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- Warm mid-layers (fleece or wool)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Lip balm and moisturiser for cold, dry air
- Insect / mosquito repellent
- Extremely high hygiene standards. Street food and convenience store food are very safe.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type A/B plugs, 100V. May need voltage converter for some devices.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Cash still common. IC cards (Suica/Pasmo) essential.
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Pocket WiFi rental recommended. SIM cards at airports (IIJmio, Sakura Mobile). eSIM options available.
- Pocket tissues: some island toilets are squat-style or limited
- Overpriced izakaya with hidden "table charges"
- February highlights: Setsubun (Bean Throwing Festival); Plum Blossom Viewing