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Tokyo

Asia

Tokyo

Where ancient temples meet neon-lit streets — Tokyo rewards every curious traveler

Pay in cash

$4,350

$1,100 flight + $3,250 hotel

Pay with points

280,000 pts

+ $110 taxes & fees

55KAmex MR225KHyatt

Best card for this trip

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Roundtrip business class flights NYC–Tokyo via ANA (88K) using 60K welcome bonus + existing points or economy via Flying Blue

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Weather in June

⚠️ Off-season — weather can be challenging

Best: March

Air temp

65°–81°F

18°–27°C

Rainfall

high

Crowds

Low

Rainy season begins; humid and overcast most days

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● Best months ● Shoulder ● Off-season

Flights — JFK → NRT

Economy

  • ANA Mileage Club

    via Amex MR

    JFK → NRT — check direct flights from JFK. Amex MR transfers 1:1 to ANA. NYC–Tokyo on ANA or United partners at ~55K RT in economy. Low fuel surcharges make this excellent value.

    55,000

    roundtrip

    + $110 taxes

  • Air France/KLM Flying Blue

    via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One

    JFK → NRT — check direct flights from JFK. Flying Blue Promo Rewards can drop NYC–Tokyo to 45K–60K RT. Transfers from Chase UR, Amex MR, or Capital One at 1:1. Reasonable fees.

    60,000

    roundtrip

    + $140 taxes

Top hotels for your points

⭐ Top picks

Picked for best points value — Hyatt has the only fixed award chart left in major US hotels, so your points stretch the furthest here. Tap each option below for why it stands out.

  • Park Hyatt Tokyo

    Hyatt·Luxury travelers, Lost in Translation fans, Shinjuku views

    Iconic 41st–52nd floor skyscraper hotel with panoramic Mt. Fuji views. Cat 7 means World of Hyatt free nights at 45K standard.

    35K/45K/55K

    off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 7

    $650/night cash

    5 nights = 225,000 pts (~$3,250 value)

    Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

  • Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills

    Hyatt·Modern luxury, rooftop bar, central Tokyo location

    Stunning rooftop bar with Tokyo skyline views. Cat 6 property — great use of World of Hyatt points or Chase UR transfers.

    28K/37K/46K

    off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 6

    $430/night cash

    5 nights = 185,000 pts (~$2,150 value)

    Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

More hotels on points

  • Marriott Tokyo

    Marriott·Business travelers, Marriott Bonvoy loyalists

    Centrally located near Shinjuku. Redeemable with Marriott Bonvoy points. Good value with fifth-night-free benefit on 5-night stays.

    60,000/night

    $380/night cash

    5 nights = 300,000 pts (~$1,900 value)

Trip Strategy — open these cards and the trip is mostly free

Chase Sapphire Reserve welcome bonus (60K UR) transfers to ANA or Singapore for business class flights. World of Hyatt card bonus (30K–60K points) covers 1-2 nights at Andaz Tokyo. Combined these two bonuses can cover flights and a portion of hotel for a nearly free trip.

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Roundtrip business class flights NYC–Tokyo via ANA (88K) using 60K welcome bonus + existing points or economy via Flying Blue

$795/yr annual fee

Chase World of Hyatt

1–2 free nights at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills (37K/night standard) using welcome bonus points

$95/yr annual fee

Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip

Local transport$50
Food (5 days)$300
Activities (5 days)$200
Total cash needed$550

🚗 Tokyo Metro and JR rail passes cover the entire city; Suica card is essential. Bullet train (Shinkansen) for day trips. Taxis are expensive. · vs. $4,350 full cash trip

What to see & do in Tokyo

  • Senso-ji Temple & Asakusa

    Sight

    Tokyo's oldest and most iconic Buddhist temple set in a historic neighborhood with traditional craft shops and street food.

  • Tsukiji Outer Market

    Food

    Legendary seafood market with the world's best sushi breakfast — omakase at 7am is a bucket-list culinary experience.

  • Shibuya & Harajuku

    Neighborhood

    The world's busiest pedestrian crossing meets Japan's youth fashion culture — Takeshita Street is endlessly fascinating.

  • Day Trip to Nikko or Hakone

    Day trip

    Nikko's ornate UNESCO shrines or Hakone's Mt. Fuji views and hot springs are both under 2 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen.

  • teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum

    Only here

    Immersive walk-through digital art installations that blur the boundary between art and viewer — unlike anything else on earth.

  • Golden Gai, Shinjuku

    Nightlife

    A labyrinth of over 200 tiny bars each seating 5–8 people — the most atmospheric bar-hopping district in the world.

Events to know about

  • Cherry Blossom Season (Hanami)

    Japan's most celebrated seasonal event — parks fill with picnickers beneath pink blossoms. Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno Park are prime spots.

    Mar · Apr

  • Autumn Foliage (Koyo)

    Maples and ginkgos turn brilliant red and gold across Tokyo's parks and temples, peaking in mid-November.

    Oct · Nov

  • Sumida River Fireworks Festival

    One of Tokyo's largest fireworks festivals with over 20,000 fireworks launched along the Sumida River in late July.

    Jul

  • Sanja Matsuri

    One of Tokyo's three great Shinto festivals held at Asakusa Shrine — massive portable shrines paraded through old Tokyo streets.

    May

All cards that help with this destination

Chase

Sapphire Reserve

$795/yr

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Amex

Amex Platinum

$895/yr

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Chase

World of Hyatt

$95/yr

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