Neon streets, vending machines on every corner, and a bowl of ramen that costs less than a London meal deal. Xiamen Air has return fares from London to Tokyo from £470.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London, Heathrow
- To: Tokyo, Japan
- Airline: Xiamen Air
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: £470–£499 return
- When: September–October 2026
Example dates:
06/09/2026 - 19/10/2026
16/09/2026 - 13/10/2026
18/09/2026 - 13/10/2026
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💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs £6.50. In Tokyo, a beer from a convenience store is under £1.50, and a proper bowl of ramen at a local counter runs about £6. Lunch sets at mid-range restaurants often cost 40-50% less than the same dish at dinner, so a filling lunch can come in under £5.
☀️ The Weather
Tokyo in September still runs warm, with highs around 27°C and lows of 21°C. By October it cools off nicely, with highs near 22°C and lows around 14°C, perfect for long days on foot without the summer humidity.
🏨 Where to Stay
Three ways to base yourself in Tokyo, from a bed near the station to a room with a skyline view.
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku — 8.3/10 · From £62/night Clean, compact rooms right beside the subway in East Shinjuku.
Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo — 8.7/10 · From £145/night A smart mid-range base near Tokyo Station, walkable to Ginza and the Imperial Palace.
Park Hyatt Tokyo — 9.2/10 · From £480/night Tokyo's most iconic luxury stay, fresh off a full renovation, with views over Shinjuku from every floor.
🎯 What to Do
Tokyo runs on contrast: centuries-old temples a few stops from neon crossings.
Senso-ji Temple — Tokyo's oldest temple, best walked at sunrise before the crowds arrive. teamLab Planets — A barefoot walk through knee-deep water and digital koi, unlike anything else in the city. Tsukiji Outer Market — Fresh sushi and street food stalls from the early morning onward. Shibuya Sky — An open-air rooftop deck looking straight down onto the world's busiest crossing.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Tokyo puts the rest of central Japan within easy reach.
Hakone — Hot springs and views of Mount Fuji, about 90 minutes by train. Nikko — Ornate shrines set deep in forested mountains, roughly two hours north. Kamakura — A laid-back coastal town with a giant bronze Buddha, an hour south by train. Kyoto — Japan's former capital, reachable in just over two hours by Shinkansen.
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