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The best advice for planning, and enjoying, your trip to Tokyo, Japan. Find out tips on what to do in Tokyo, when to visit Tokyo, where to stay in Tokyo and more.
Exploring the World of GeGeGe no Kitaro in Chofu
About 25 minutes outside of Tokyo be a world of monsters. Specifically, the monsters of the much-loved Japanese manga GeGeGe no Kitaro. And if that name makes you happy, here’s what you need to know to visit them.
Exploring Jindai-ji – Tokyo’s Step Back in Time
Tokyo is famous for bright lights and busyness – stations so huge you get lost, crossings that thousands of people traverse in one go, etc. It’s sensory overload – but if you know where to look, there are also pockets of peace just a short train journey away – like Jindai-ji.
Taking a Trip on Tokyo’s Most Futuristic Boat
The Tokyo Cruise Boat is a fantastic, futuristic boat that can give you a break from travelling on Tokyo’s crowded subway system – so, if you want to visit Odaiba or Asakusa on a cool-looking boat with a view, here’s what you need to know.
Is the ‘Remake Your Own Kimono’ Experience in Tokyo Worth It?
Kimono can look beautiful, but they aren’t the easiest item to put on solo – but this class in a quiet area of Tokyo helps you create one you can wear at home. Here’s what happened when I tried it.
What to Expect at Tokyo’s Unko Museum
Also known as a Poop Museum, is Tokyo’s Unko Museum worth spending time in for your trip? Well, it’s not educational, and it’s not historic, but it could brighten up your social media and allow you to see a different side to the Japanese people. Here’s what you’ll find inside.
Tokyo Weather Guide – What to Expect Month by Month
‘What’s the weather going to be like in Tokyo when I visit?’ is one of the most common questions I get asked in my Japan Planning Facebook group. Now, if I knew the exact answer to that, I’d be rich, particularly as the weather seems to be changing in Japan, so even past averages might not be relevant today – but I can at least give you a rough idea of what to expect. So, here goes…
16 Hotels in Tokyo That Sleep 4 – or More
Hotels in Japan are generally quite small, as are the beds. This means that if you’re travelling as a larger family, you might find it harder to find rooms that can fit you all in – but here are 16 suggestions in Tokyo to try.