Map of Tokyo
Map of Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Viewing Tokyo on a map helps place the city in geographic context — within Japan, East Asia, and the wider world.
Where Tokyo Is Located in Japan
Tokyo is located on the eastern coast of the island of Honshu, along the Pacific Ocean. It serves as Japan’s political, economic, and cultural centre.
On a map of Japan, Tokyo appears in the Kanto region, east of Mount Fuji and north of the Izu Peninsula.
Where Tokyo Sits on a World Map
On a world map, Tokyo is located in East Asia in the Northern Hemisphere, facing the Pacific Ocean.
Its coastal position has made Tokyo a major global hub for trade, finance, transportation, and international travel.
Interactive Map of Tokyo
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Tokyo Coordinates
- Latitude: 35.6762° N
- Longitude: 139.6503° E
These coordinates place Tokyo north of the Equator and east of the Prime Meridian, firmly within East Asia.
Tokyo Wards and Districts
Central Tokyo is made up of 23 special wards, each functioning as an individual city. Greater Tokyo also includes suburban cities, towns, and islands.
Detailed maps of Tokyo often show these wards alongside major transport lines, neighbourhoods, and landmarks.
Which Hemisphere Is Tokyo In?
- Northern Hemisphere
- Eastern Hemisphere
Tokyo lies in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, consistent with its location in East Asia.
The Antipode of Tokyo
The antipode of Tokyo is the point on Earth located directly opposite the city, passing through the planet’s centre.
Tokyo’s antipode lies in the South Atlantic Ocean, off the eastern coast of South America.
Tokyo Map as a Physical Print
Tokyo can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing ward boundaries, coordinates, global position, and its antipode on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
