Tokyo Named “Best Big City in the World” by Condé Nast Traveler

Japan’s bustling capital grabs the top spot in the U.S. edition Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
The renowned luxury and lifestyle magazine Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, with Tokyo returning to the top spot in the U.S. edition ranking of “Best Big Cities in the World” after a two-year hiatus.
Tokyo regaining the top spot likely reflects recognition of the various initiatives conducted in collaboration between government agencies and the private sector to promote tourism in Tokyo and improve the environment for receiving tourists.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will continue to further enhance the attractiveness of Tokyo, a city where tradition and innovation coexist, to establish the “PRIME Tourism Destination City Tokyo.”

“The Best Cities in the World” (Big Cities Category) Ranking (excluding the U.S.)

    1st (2nd) Tokyo (Japan)
    2nd (1st) Singapore (Singapore)
    3rd (5th) Sydney (Australia)
    4th (4th) Cape Town (South Africa)
    5th (-) Vienna (Austria)
    6th (8th) Vancouver (Canada)
    7th (-) Madrid (Spain)
    8th (6th) Copenhagen (Denmark)
    9th (-) Montreal (Canada)
    10th (-) London (U.K.)

* Figures in parentheses are the 2023 ranking.
* This is the sixth time that Tokyo has been ranked first (previously in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021)