Float shaped like a lion dance lion surrounded by dancers in the Samurai Show in Tokyo

Is Tokyo’s Samurai Restaurant the New Robot Restaurant?

I’m underground in an adult club in Tokyo’s Kabukicho. And I’m about to have my mind blown! But don’t worry, this blog hasn’t suddenly got X-rated. Instead, I’m checking out the Samurai Restaurant, the new incarnation of Tokyo’s famous Robot Restaurant, which closed in 2020… but can it live up to its predecessor? Let’s find out…

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Split image of the terminal at Narita Airport and runways and planes at Haneda. A pink overlay reads Narita to Haneda

How To Get Between Narita and Haneda

Tokyo has two airports, Narita and Haneda. Ideally, if you want to fly to your next destination straight after your international flight, you’ll want to book a flight from the same airport you land at. But that’s not always possible, as many domestic flights depart from Haneda, meaning you’ve got to get from Narita to Haneda to catch your plane. So, here are the best ways to do it.

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Split image of the planes on the runway at Haneda Airport and a quiet street lined with traditional wooden houses in Kyoto. A pink overlay reads Haneda to Kyoto

How to Get from Haneda Airport to Kyoto

Approximately 460 kilometers separate Haneda Airport in Tokyo from the city of Kyoto. Therefore, if Kyoto is the first stop on your Japan itinerary and you’re flying into Haneda Airport, you have a long way to travel. But it doesn’t have to be a tricky journey. There are four different ways to get from Haneda to Kyoto—here’s how to pick the right one for you.

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