Ranked as the 15th busiest airport in the United States, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves more than 30 million passengers each year and serves as a major seaport. You can get to the airport with ease by taking I-5 or Highway 99 to the Sea Tac Airport exit.

Flying to Narita International Airport (NRT) takes just over 10 hours. Once you arrive in Tokyo, you can take the rail line into the city, rent a car or use a helicopter, which is the fastest way to go.

Attractions and tips

Tokyo is a popular vacation destination with major attractions that include Shibuya, which is also called “Tokyo's Times Square,” the Mori Tower, the Japanese Gardens, and Disney Sea and Tokyo Disneyland.

You'll also be close to the Imperial Palace and the Kabuki Theater. Sports fans will enjoy seeing the Jingu and National Stadiums. Tokyo is a great place to visit year round with events that include May Sumo tournaments, the Golden Dragon Dance, the Doll Festival, Children's Day and Buddha's birthday.

Tokyo experiences all four seasons, but rarely sees temperatures below freezing in the winter and sees plenty of warmth and humidity in the summer. Narita airport services many other Japanese cities and provides a wide choice of international flights as well. Tokyo has a lot of history to share with visitors and hotel options in price points that span the spectrum.