A Japan Rail Pass lets you travel on trains around Japan for one flat fare, but, many people get confused about when you need one, and, if you need one, particularly if you’re spending most of your time in Tokyo, so, here’s what you need to know about using a Japan Rail Pass in Tokyo.
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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.
Should You Stay on the JR Yamanote Line in Tokyo?
When you’re deciding where to stay in Tokyo, you’ll often hear people say that you must stay on the JR Yamanote Line. But what does that mean? Why do people suggest it – and is it even true?
Well, after five trips to Tokyo, I am not in Camp Yamonote for a number of reasons. So here’s how to decide whether you should really book your hotel around it.
Will the Tokyo Subway Ticket Save You Money?
The Tokyo Subway Ticket lets you travel around Tokyo for one fee for up to 72 hours – but, is it worth buying? here’s what you need to know about using it and how to decide if it’s going to save you money or the best way to get around Tokyo on your trip.
What to Do in Tokyo in the Morning
Tokyo is not a friend to the early riser – or the jetlagged. On one recent trip, I woke up every morning around 5 am and, after a couple of hours enjoying lounging about, I was raring to explore this exciting city – but, nothing, it seemed, was open much before 11 am. Until I started looking more closely, and realized there is actually a lot to do in Tokyo before breakfast. So, here’s my guide to early morning Tokyo…
15 Tokyo Hotels With Large Rooms
Hotels in Tokyo are not always on the large side so, if you’re trying to decide which hotel to book on your Tokyo trip, one thing you might want to consider is how big your room is and how much room you have to spread out. And this post makes it easy to do just that.
When is The Best Time to Go To Tokyo?
If you’re planning to visit Tokyo but haven’t booked your trip yet, you might be wondering when is the best time to visit. So we took a look at what you need to know to help you make that decision.
Here’s our guide at what to expect during each season in the city – so you can find the best time to go to Tokyo.
The 5 Best Ways to Get to Tokyo from Haneda Airport
Tokyo has two international airports, Haneda and Narita. If you’re flying into Haneda Airport, you’re in luck, because Haneda Airport (also known as Tokyo International Airport) is much closer to the city than Narita. But, how do you get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo – let us explain…
The 4 Easiest Ways From Narita Airport to Shinjuku
If you’re staying in Tokyo’s Shinjuku but flying into Tokyo’s Narita Airport, there are many different ways to get to your hotel. But only four of them deserve the title of ‘easy routes’. So which is the best way to get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku for you? Let us explain…