Monitor Tokyo Traffic in Real-Time
Access 3,000+ live traffic cameras across Tokyo and the greater Kanto region. With an average one-way commute of nearly 59 minutes—among the longest in the developed world—Greater Tokyo drivers rely on real-time visual intelligence to navigate the capital's complex grid. Our interactive map provides real-time access to live street feeds and intersection cameras throughout Chiyoda, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and the sprawling Shuto Expressway network. Track conditions on the C1 Inner Circular, C2 Central Circular, Bay Shore Route, and all major national routes connecting central Tokyo to Narita, Haneda, and beyond. No account required — just click and start watching live traffic instantly.
VIEW TOKYO CAMERAS →Tokyo's transportation network serves over 14 million residents within the city proper and more than 37 million across the greater metropolitan area — the largest urban agglomeration on Earth. Users can also monitor live street feeds along Yasukuni-dori, Meiji-dori, and Koshu-kaido to check road-level conditions near Shinjuku Station or the Imperial Palace. TrafficVision.Live provides comprehensive camera coverage spanning the Shuto Expressway system, national routes, and Tokyo's dense urban arterial grid.
Our platform aggregates 135,000+ cameras from 600+ sources worldwide, with deep coverage of Tokyo's intricate expressway interchanges and surface street network across all 23 special wards.
Tokyo Metro Coverage Areas
Tokyo's traffic patterns are defined by its radial expressway network fanning out from the C1 Inner Circular, combined with some of the densest surface-street grids in the world. Our network provides real-time visibility across the entire metropolitan area.
Central Tokyo / Chiyoda / Minato
800+ Live Cameras
Coverage of the political and business core including the Imperial Palace perimeter, Kasumigaseki government district, Toranomon, Roppongi, and the Ginza commercial district. Monitors key intersections along Uchibori-dori and Sotobori-dori.
Shinjuku / Shibuya / Ikebukuro
500+ Live Cameras
Real-time feeds from Tokyo's busiest commercial hubs. Includes Shinjuku's west exit rotary, Shibuya Scramble area arterials, Meiji-dori through Harajuku, and the Ikebukuro Sunshine 60-dori corridor.
Outer Wards & Suburban Routes
700+ Live Cameras
Monitoring traffic across Setagaya, Nerima, Edogawa, Adachi, and other residential wards. Covers Kanpachi-dori (Ring Road 8), Kannana-dori (Ring Road 7), and major radial national routes connecting suburbs to the center.
Shuto Expressway Network
1,000+ Live Cameras
Comprehensive coverage of Tokyo's elevated urban expressway system. Every route from the C1 Inner Circular and C2 Central Circular to the Bay Shore Route, Kawaguchi Line, and connections to the Tomei and Tohoku Expressways.
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About Tokyo Traffic Cameras
TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 3,000+ live traffic cameras throughout Tokyo and the Kanto region. According to TomTom 2025 data, Tokyo maintains an average congestion level of 44%, with commuters losing an estimated 100 hours annually to rush hour gridlock. Our platform aggregates feeds from JARTIC (Japan Road Traffic Information Center), the Metropolitan Expressway Company, and municipal traffic management systems, giving you comprehensive coverage of traffic conditions across the world's largest metropolitan area. These cameras are part of the world's largest traffic camera directory with 135,000+ live feeds from 600+ official sources across 130+ countries.
Whether you are planning a commute from Saitama, checking expressway conditions before heading to Narita Airport, or monitoring surface street congestion near Tokyo Station, our Tokyo traffic camera network provides real-time visibility into one of the most complex urban transportation systems ever built. View live feeds from the Shuto Expressway, national routes, and arterial roads throughout all 23 special wards and surrounding prefectures.
Build Your Tokyo Commute Route
Monitor every camera along your specific route through the Shuto Expressway network. Save your favorites for instant access during typhoon warnings or Golden Week traffic.
CREATE YOUR ROUTE →Shuto Expressway System
The Shuto Expressway (Metropolitan Expressway) is Tokyo's elevated urban highway network, carrying over 1.1 million vehicles daily across its 327-kilometer system. Understanding its structure is essential for navigating the capital by car.
C1 Inner Circular (Route C1)
The C1 forms the innermost loop of the Shuto Expressway, circling central Tokyo through Chiyoda, Chuo, and Minato wards. At just 14.8 kilometers, it handles an average daily traffic volume of approximately 460,000 vehicles, connecting nearly every radial expressway route and functioning as the system's primary interchange hub.
Traffic Volume: 100,000+ vehicles daily on the loop itself Configuration: Mostly two lanes in each direction, elevated throughout Critical Junctions: Edobashi, Hamazakibashi, Tanimachi, Takebashi — each merging radial routes into the loop Camera Coverage: Full loop monitoring, including every on-ramp merge and junction
C1 Chokepoints & Merge Hazards
- Edobashi Junction: Merges traffic from Route 6 (Mukojima) and Route 7 (Komatsugawa). Frequent bottleneck during evening rush with stop-and-go queueing extending onto radial approaches.
- Hamazakibashi Junction: Where Route 1 (Haneda) and the Bay Shore Route feed into C1. Airport traffic surges create unpredictable congestion spikes.
- Tanimachi Junction: Connection point for Route 3 (Shibuya) and Route 4 (Shinjuku). Weaving traffic between inner and outer loop causes slowdowns even during off-peak hours.
- Kasumigaseki Tunnel: Government district section with reduced visibility and frequent speed restrictions during rain.
C2 Central Circular (Route C2)
The C2 Central Circular provides a wider bypass around central Tokyo, connecting the Shinjuku Line, Meguro Line, and Bay Shore Route. The Yamate Tunnel section — at 18.2 kilometers the longest road tunnel in Japan — runs beneath western Tokyo.
Function: Bypass route relieving C1 congestion Key Sections: Yamate Tunnel (Oi to Kumanocho), Itabashi-Toda connection, Kasai section Traffic Impact: Reduced C1 congestion by approximately 10% since full completion
Radial Routes
The Shuto Expressway radiates outward from the C1 loop on numbered routes:
- Route 1 (Haneda Line): C1 to Haneda Airport and Yokohama via the Bay Shore Route. Critical for airport access and Kanagawa-bound traffic.
- Route 3 (Shibuya Line): C1 through Shibuya to the Tomei Expressway toward Nagoya and Osaka. Heavy freight traffic.
- Route 4 (Shinjuku Line): C1 to the Chuo Expressway. Primary western corridor toward Hachioji and the mountains.
- Route 5 (Ikebukuro Line): C1 to the Kanetsu and Tohoku Expressways. Northern corridor to Saitama and beyond.
- Route 6 (Mukojima Line): C1 eastward to the Joban Expressway. Northeast corridor.
- Route 7 (Komatsugawa Line): C1 to the Keiyo Road and Chiba direction.
- Bay Shore Route (Wangan): Runs along Tokyo Bay from Yokohama through Kawasaki and Haneda to the Higashi-Kanto Expressway toward Narita. The highest-volume route in the system.
Watch Shuto Expressway Traffic Live
Check the C1 Inner Circular and Bay Shore Route in real-time. Monitor junction cameras to avoid the worst merge points before committing to your route.
VIEW EXPRESSWAY CAMERAS →National Routes & Surface Streets
Beyond the expressway system, Tokyo's surface street network carries enormous traffic volumes on national routes and metropolitan arterials.
Key National Routes
National Route 1 (Tokaido): The historic coastal road from Tokyo to Osaka. Within Tokyo, it runs through Shinagawa and connects to the Tomei Expressway entrance. Heavy freight and commuter volume.
National Route 4 (Nikko-kaido / Koshu-kaido): Dual designation running north and west from central Tokyo. The western branch (Koshu-kaido) parallels the Chuo Line through Shinjuku to Hachioji. The northern branch passes through Ueno toward Saitama.
National Route 6 (Mito-kaido): Northeast corridor through Adachi ward toward Ibaraki. Parallels the Joban Line and handles significant commuter traffic from the eastern suburbs.
National Route 20 (Koshu-kaido): Shinjuku westward through Chofu, Fuchu, and Hachioji. One of the most congested surface routes during evening rush as commuters avoid Chuo Expressway tolls.
National Route 246 (Aoyama-dori / Tamagawa-dori): Runs from Minato ward through Shibuya and Setagaya toward Atsugi and eventually to Shizuoka. Parallels the Tomei Expressway corridor at the surface level.
Ring Roads
Tokyo's surface ring roads provide alternatives to the expressway loops:
- Kannana-dori (Ring Road 7): Circles through mid-distance wards including Setagaya, Suginami, Nerima, and Itabashi. Heavily congested during rush hours with frequent signal delays.
- Kanpachi-dori (Ring Road 8): Outer ring through suburban wards. Wider but still congested at major intersections near train station areas.
Tokyo's surface streets operate under Japan's universal left-hand traffic system. Signal cycles at major intersections often include dedicated pedestrian scramble phases (like the famous Shibuya Scramble), which reduce vehicular throughput. Camera feeds show real-time signal status and pedestrian volumes, helping you anticipate delays at critical intersections.
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line is a 15.1-kilometer bridge-tunnel combination connecting Kawasaki (Kanagawa) to Kisarazu (Chiba) across Tokyo Bay. The route includes a 9.6-kilometer undersea tunnel section and a 4.4-kilometer bridge section, meeting at the artificial island Umihotaru (Sea Firefly) rest area.
Daily Traffic: 40,000+ vehicles on normal days; surges to 60,000+ during holidays Toll: Approximately 3,140 yen for standard vehicles (ETC discount available) Congestion Pattern: Eastbound (Chiba to Kanagawa) congestion on Sunday evenings; westbound on Saturday mornings as day-trippers head to Chiba beaches and outlet malls
Aqua-Line Holiday Congestion
During Golden Week (late April-early May), Obon (mid-August), and New Year holidays, the Aqua-Line experiences extreme congestion. Backups of 15-20 kilometers form approaching the tunnel entrance in both directions. Check cameras before committing — ferries across Tokyo Bay and the longer Route 16 bypass via northern Chiba are alternatives when queues exceed 90 minutes.
Airport Access Routes
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Primary expressway access via the Higashi-Kanto Expressway from the Bay Shore Route / C2 junction, approximately 65 kilometers from central Tokyo. Camera coverage includes:
- Bay Shore Route through Ichikawa and Funabashi
- Higashi-Kanto Expressway mainline and Narita IC approach
- National Route 295 (New Airport Expressway) terminal access
Peak Congestion: Outbound Friday evenings, inbound Sunday evenings, all-day during international holiday seasons
Haneda Airport (HND)
Access via Shuto Expressway Route 1 (Haneda Line) and the Bay Shore Route, only 15 kilometers from central Tokyo. Monitors include:
- Route 1 Haneda ramps and terminal loop
- Bay Shore Route Haneda junction
- National Route 131 (Sangyo-dori) surface street access
- Keikyu and monorail overpass traffic flow
Peak Congestion: Early morning domestic departure surges (5-7 AM), evening international arrivals (8-11 PM)
Check Airport Route Conditions
Monitor Narita and Haneda access routes before heading to the airport. Avoid expressway tolls by checking National Route 296 surface conditions for Narita or Route 131 for Haneda.
VIEW AIRPORT CAMERAS →Tokyo's Unique Traffic Dynamics
Rush Hour Patterns
Tokyo's morning rush peaks sharply between 7:30 and 9:00 AM as the city's massive workforce converges on the central wards. The evening rush is broader, stretching from 5:00 to 8:00 PM as staggered work hours spread departure times. Key patterns to watch:
- Inbound morning: All radial Shuto routes toward C1 experience heavy congestion, with Routes 3, 4, and 5 bearing the heaviest loads from residential western and northern suburbs.
- Outbound evening: C1 outer loop to Routes 3 and 4 (toward Tomei and Chuo Expressways) backs up first, followed by Bay Shore Route toward Yokohama.
- Midday lull: Expressways clear significantly between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, making mid-day the optimal window for cross-city driving.
Holiday Exodus (Kisei Rush)
Japan's three major holiday periods trigger some of the worst traffic congestion in the developed world:
- Golden Week (Late April - Early May): Outbound congestion peaks on April 29 and May 3; return peaks May 5-6. Tomei and Chuo Expressways see 30-50 km queues.
- Obon (Mid-August): Similar pattern centered around August 13-16. Tohoku and Joban Expressway corridors especially affected.
- New Year (Nenmatsu-Nenshi): Outbound December 28-30, return January 2-3. All expressways from Tokyo experience significant delays.
Camera monitoring during these periods is critical. Departure timing shifts of even 30 minutes can mean the difference between a smooth run and a three-hour crawl.
Weather Impacts
Typhoons (June-October): Tokyo faces multiple typhoon threats per season. Heavy rain causes expressway speed restrictions at 50 km/h and surface street flooding in low-lying eastern wards (Koto, Edogawa, Adachi). Camera feeds show real-time water levels and road closure status.
Guerrilla Rainstorms (Guerrilla Gou): Sudden, intense localized downpours during summer months can dump 50+ mm/hour on small areas. Underpasses and tunnel approaches flood rapidly. Monitor cameras for standing water before entering low-elevation road sections.
Winter Conditions: While central Tokyo rarely sees heavy snow, even 2-3 centimeters causes widespread traffic chaos as the city lacks snow removal infrastructure. Shuto Expressway sections may close entirely. Western approaches (Chuo Expressway toward Yamanashi) and northern routes (Tohoku Expressway) experience regular winter road conditions.
Summer Heat: Extreme heat days (35C+) increase pavement temperatures on the elevated Shuto Expressway, occasionally causing expansion joint issues and speed restrictions.
Tokyo Road Safety
In 2025, Tokyo recorded 134 traffic fatalities, contributing to Japan's national total of 2,547 deaths—the lowest figure since 1948. While the overall trend is downward, Tokyo remains the prefecture with the highest number of annual fatalities due to its extreme population density. Real-time camera monitoring is a vital safety tool for identifying incidents early and navigating around the Low Emission Zones (LEZ) and high-volume expressway segments that define the capital's transportation landscape.
Using TrafficVision.Live for Tokyo
TrafficVision.Live aggregates feeds from 600+ official sources, including Japanese national highway operators and metropolitan traffic management systems, into one seamless interface. Our platform provides access to 135,000+ live feeds across 130+ countries.
Use our interactive map to locate cameras at specific expressway junctions, or switch to grid view for side-by-side monitoring of multiple Shuto Expressway routes simultaneously. The route builder lets you plan a complete path from origin to destination and see every camera along the way. Whether you are commuting from Chiba or heading to Narita Airport, our system works 24/7 on any device.
For broader coverage across Japan, see our Japan Traffic Cameras country guide covering expressways and national routes nationwide.
How many traffic cameras are available in Tokyo?
Tokyo features over 3,000 live traffic cameras available through our platform, combining national expressway feeds, Shuto Expressway cameras, and municipal intersection monitoring across all 23 special wards.
Where can I find live Shuto Expressway cameras?
You can access all Shuto Expressway cameras through our interactive map. Filter by the expressway network to see cameras covering the C1 Inner Circular, C2 Central Circular, Bay Shore Route, and all numbered radial routes. Each junction and merge point has dedicated camera coverage.
Can I monitor Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line traffic?
Yes, our platform includes cameras covering both the Kawasaki and Kisarazu approaches to the Aqua-Line, as well as the bridge section. Check these feeds before holiday departures to avoid extreme queues at the tunnel entrance.
Are Tokyo traffic cameras free to watch?
Yes, all Tokyo traffic camera feeds on TrafficVision.Live are completely free to access and are available 24/7 with no account required.
How do Tokyo traffic cameras help during typhoons?
During typhoon events, live camera feeds show real-time road conditions including flooding, debris, and visibility. Expressway operators restrict speeds or close routes progressively — cameras let you verify actual conditions rather than relying on text-based alerts that may lag behind rapidly changing situations.
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