This content is informed by electricity authority guidelines, IEC recommendations, and practical feedback from travellers abroad.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Tokyo
After testing numerous adaptors during real trips, one stood out. It performed best on safety, value and usability. This is the adaptor we suggest you take.
Left your adaptor at home? Airports and local shops tend to have them. But having your own is safer, cheaper, and far less stressful.
Tokyo is commonly visited alongside South Korea and Taiwan. Check the plug types before you go — they’re not all the same.
Sockets in Tokyo
Tokyo uses Type A and B plugs and sockets.
Type A
Type A sockets have two flat parallel pins and no grounding. Unlike Type G, they don’t include an earth pin, which makes them less secure.
Type B
Type B sockets have two flat parallel pins plus a round grounding pin. Unlike Type G, the pins are thinner and there’s no built-in fuse.
Do You Need a Voltage Converter?
A converter could be necessary in Tokyo because the voltage there differs from the UK standard of 230 V.
Always check the mains voltage label before plugging in abroad; if it shows ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’, you won’t need a converter.
Top Travel Essentials to Take With You
Beyond your adaptor, a few clever travel items can make life on the road so much easier. A luggage scale saves you money, a power bank keeps you powered up, and packing cubes keep your clothes tidy. They’re simple, practical, and genuinely useful.
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