Yamanote Line pulls into the platform at Harajuku station, Tokyo

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.

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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…

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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.

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Cherry blossoms alongside the river in Tokyo

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.

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