40 Inspiring Tokyo Quotes, Japan

In need of some inspiration about Tokyo? Then why not check out those 30 beautiful Tokyo Quotes, Japan? The vibrant capital of Japan has a lot to offer, and those travel quotes might give you some serious wanderlust to plan a trip to Tokyo in the future or inspire your following Instagram travel caption!

Or maybe it reminds you of some good memories about a previous trip if you’ve already been to Tokyo!

As I said, those quotes aren’t only inspirational; they will also show you some aspects of Japanese culture you may not have known before.

Either way, they are the perfect escapism!

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40 Inspiring Tokyo Quotes, Japan

I love quotes and Tokyo, so it was pretty evident to list some great travel quotes about this city!

You might think that Tokyo is like any other big city, and in a sense, yes, it is a big city, but nothing like Paris, London or New York.
Tokyo has a charm and uniqueness that it can’t find anywhere else.

Tokyo is one of those cities you must visit at least once, and Japan in general.

Tokyo is great, but it’d be a shame to stop just at the capital. The country has so much to offer: a unique culture, delicious dishes, and stunning landscapes!

Also, those are perfect to use as Tokyo Instagram captions!

Here, you’ll find “Shibuya Quotes”, “Shinjuku Quotes”, or quotes about the famous neighbourhood of Tokyo in general and landmarks such as the iconic Tokyo Tower and more. Those quotes about Tokyo will give you itchy feet!

I also have quotes about Japan if you want more than just the capital!

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Tokyo Quotes For Instagram

1. “I love Tokyo. If I had to eat only in one city for the rest of my life, Tokyo would be it. Most chefs I know would agree with me.”

Anthony Bourdain

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This one is pretty popular; the food in Tokyo and Japan is so delicious that it just makes sense.

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2. “If Japan is enigmatic, then Tokyo is the heart of that riddle, its rhythm and essence so utterly alluring that it demands to be explored. It has a depth that keeps travellers in a constant state of rapture and delight. Whatever your vice, Tokyo has you covered.”

Michael Ryan, Luke Burgess

3.” Japan is the most intoxicating place for me. The Japanese culture fascinates me: the food, the dress, the manners and the traditions. It’s the travel experience that has moved me the most.”

Roman Coppola

4. “There are so many more people in Tokyo than in New York, but it’s pristine. It’s so organized, and yet the address system is in complete chaos.”

Nick Wooster

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5. “Tokyo was an origami city folded over and over until something was made of virtually nothing.”

Christopher Barzak, The Love We Share Without Knowing

6.  “I always had a sense that I would fall in love with Tokyo. In retrospect I guess it’s not that surprising. I was of the generation that had grown up in the ’80s when Japan was ascendant (born aloft by a bubble whose burst crippled its economy for decades), and I’d fed on a steady diet of anime and samurai films.”

Junot Diaz

7. “Maybe vagueness has been good for me. The word means two different things in Tokyo and Osaka, you know. In Tokyo it means stupidity, but in Osaka they talk about vagueness in a painting and in a game of Go.”

Yasunari Kawabata

8. “Shibuya is a great place to start your trip, as it offers you a taste of every stereotype you could hope to see in Tokyo”

Brian Flynn, Josh Bernard and Jeff Day in Tokyo Underground

Shibuya is always bustling and colourful; you can find out about anything and everything there. It’s a great way to taste the water, although it can be a little overwhelming.

9. “I sometimes wonder why the Japanese went to all the trouble of franchising a Disneyland in the suburbs when the capital itself is in many ways so superior a version”

Donald Ritchie in “Tokyo”

10. “Tokyo may have more money and Kyoto more culture; Nara may have more history and Kobe more style. But Osaka has the biggest heart. “
    
Vikas Swarup

Would you like to check out some more Japan inspiration? Then check out those Tokyo photos that will feed your wanderlust.

11. “Tokyo is a very safe city. At night it becomes quiet the way New York never does.”

Rick Kennedy

There is no city where I felt safe walking around alone with my wallet at night in my hand, even on my first trip at 18 years old.
I’m not particularly eager to walk alone at night in Paris.

Tokyo hits differently; that’s why it is one of the safest destinations to travel, even solo.

12. “The best city for fashion is Tokyo. You see styles there you won’t see in London, Paris, Milan or New York”

Tommy Hilfiger

13. “It is useless to even try to answer the question I’ve been asked at least once a week over the past three years: ‘Okay, which are, hands down, the three best restaurants in Tokyo?’… asking this question about Tokyo is like asking which three websites are the best on the internet.”

Jonas Cramby, Tokyo for Food Lovers

14. “If you go to Tokyo, I think it becomes very obvious that there’s this almost seamless mixture of popular culture and Japanese traditional culture.”

Kazuo Ishiguro

Everybody always says this, and while it might get old, it’s true, and it’s one of my favourite quote about Tokyo!

Tokyo is the perfect mix between tradition and modern culture.

15. “Japan, not only a mega-busy city that thrives on electronics and efficiency, actually has an almost sacred appreciation of nature. One must travel outside of Tokyo to truly experience the ‘old Japan’ and more importantly feel these aspects of Japanese culture.”

Apolo Ohno

16. “Working in Tokyo has convinced me that, contrary to what people think, it is actually one of the world’s most beautiful cities.”

Tadao Ando

17. “Tokyo – still – offers the most tightly integrated infrastructure, where smooth, technology-driven experiences take place when engaging in everyday actions, such as verifying personal identity, paying for goods, and buying tickets.”     

Jan Chipchase

18. “Japan, and Tokyo in particular has been my muse for decades. Every trip brings a little more depth to my understanding of this complex, multi-layered city. But it is enormous, and spatially in can be confusing, particularly when you travel mostly underground. A more manageable way of comprehending Tokyo is to think of it as a number of smaller cities merged into one – Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ginza…Each one has its own feel, its own personality.”

Michael Ryan, Luke Burgess, Only in Tokyo: Two Chefs, 24 hours, The Ultimate Food City

19. Tokyo is too close up to see, sometimes. There are no distances and everything is above your head – dentists, kindergartens, dance studios. Even the roads and walkways are up on murky stilts. An evil-twin Venice with all the water drained away.”

David Mitchell, Number9Dream

20. “Here in Tokyo, they’re not just hard-working but almost violently cheerful. Down at the Peacock, the change flows like tap water. The women behind the registers bow to you, and I don’t mean that they lower their heads a little, the way you might if passing someone on the street. These cashiers press their hands together and bend from the waist. Then they say what sounds to me like, “We, the people of this store, worship you as we might a god.”

David Sedaris, When You Are Engulfed in Flames

Tokyo Tower Quotes

Here are 10 quotes about the Tokyo Tower, one of the two main towers you can find in Tokyo. It’s an iconic landmark of the capital and a beautiful photo spot!

21. “Tokyo Tower stands as a symbol of resilience and innovation, just like the city it represents.”

Unknown

22. “In Tokyo, the view from Tokyo Tower is like a glimpse into the future of an ever-evolving metropolis.”

Pico Iyer

23. “Tokyo Tower is not just a landmark; it’s a testament to Japan’s spirit of progress and renewal.”

Liza Dalby

24. “When you stand atop Tokyo Tower, you realize that the world is vast, and possibilities are limitless.”

Haruki Murakami

25. “Tokyo Tower’s lights illuminate the city’s dreams and aspirations, painting the night sky with hope.”

Unknown

26. “Tokyo Tower is a beacon of hope that guides Tokyoites through the bustling urban maze.”

Alexandra Harney

27. “Standing tall amidst the Tokyo skyline, Tokyo Tower reminds us that even in the modern age, we can touch the stars.”

Unknown

28. “The first time I saw Tokyo Tower, I was in awe of its graceful presence in this bustling city.”

Banana Yoshimoto

29. “Tokyo Tower is a blend of architecture and artistry, a masterpiece that inspires all who behold it.”

Unknown

30. “Tokyo Tower is a symbol of Tokyo’s resilience, always standing strong against the tests of time and nature.”

Michael Booth

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Tokyo Captions For Instagram

31. “Lost in Tokyo’s neon dreams.”

32. “Tokyo vibes and city lights.”

33. “Exploring Tokyo, one ramen bowl at a time.”

34. “Tokyo adventures: where tradition meets innovation.”

35. “Getting lost in translation in Tokyo.”

36. “Sippin’ matcha and wandering Tokyo’s streets.”

37.“Tokyo: where every corner has a story.”

38. “Tokyo’s streets are my runway.”

39. “Finding beauty in Tokyo’s chaos.”

40.“Tokyo love affair: from sushi to skyline.”

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Tokyo Puns

Here are some fun Tokyo-themed puns to wrap this post about the best Tokyo quotes!

“Tokyo is soy awesome!

“When in Tokyo, remember to karaoke your heart out!”

“Tokyo’s culture is a ‘tea-riffic‘ blend of tradition and modernity.”

“Tokyo is rice-ing to the occasion with its delectable cuisine.”

“I had a rice day exploring the city.”

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And that’s a wrap on my 20 Inspiring Tokyo Quotes! Hopefully, they will make you want to add Tokyo to your travel bucket list if it wasn’t there already! And if you’d like to check out more travel quotes, check out the best 50 Japan quotes. They are also perfect to use as Japan Instagram captions!

Or help you daydream about escaping reality if you can’t travel right now, and it’s always nice to dream about your next destination! However, if you’re getting itchy feet, why not check out my guide on virtually travelling to Tokyo from home?

That might ease you until you can visit Japan (again)!

Also, follow me on Instagram to check out my travel adventures around Europe and more lifestyle content @cpt_lyne!

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Beautiful Tokyo Quotes for Instagram, Japan / Tokyo Captions!

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✈ Best Travel Ressources To Plan Your Next Trip

✈ How To Find Flights?

– Skyscanner; it is a good comparator for finding the cheapest flights.
– Google Flight is also a good help when it comes to comparing flights.

✈ Where To Book Accommodations?

– Booking.com: plenty of options and ways to get discount the more you book.

✈ Best Sites To Book Activities

– GetYourGuide when I can’t get a ticket directly on the website or if it’s easier to go through them.
– Klook if you need to book more than just activities and would like to get everything from the same website or different day trips—(i.e. transport cards, car rental, hotel…).

✈ Other helpful travel resources

– Radical Storage: If you need a place to keep your luggage for an extended period when you travel, I recommend using them.
– TheTrainline: If you love to travel by train like me, then TheTrainline needs to be your go-to website for train travel in Europe.

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