How Big Is Tokyo?

Tokyo Size Overview

Tokyo covers an area of 2,194 km² (847 mi²) in Japan, Asia. Capital and most populous city in Japan. The city is often called "Eastern Capital". To put this in perspective, Tokyo is about 1.1x smaller than Moscow. In more relatable units, that's about 307,000 American football fields, 37 times the area of Manhattan, or 21 times the area of Paris.

Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents as of 2024.

With a population of 14.0 million (37.4 million in the metropolitan area), Tokyo has a population density of 6,363 people per km². The greater Tokyo metropolitan area extends to 13,572 km².

Tokyo has a history stretching back to 1457. The city is renowned for Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, and Tsukiji fish market.

Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate, with summer temperatures averaging 27°C and winters around 6°C. The city's main public transit system is the Tokyo Metro & JR East.