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Photo: David Kernan, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsBig, fast and easier than it looks. Base yourself on the Yamanote loop, learn one or two train lines, and give it three full days before Kyoto.
- ItinerariesTokyo in 3 Days: A Smart Itinerary for First-Timers
- FoodTokyo Local Food: Where to Eat Edo Dishes by District
- Where to stayGuide coming soon
- Getting there and aroundTokyo Subway Pass 24/48/72h: Is It Worth It in 2026?
- Day tripsGuide coming soon
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Tsukiji vs Toyosu Fish Market: Which to Visit, and When
Best overall: Tsukiji Outer Market, food stalls with no early start. Best for the tuna auction: Toyosu, walkway open from 5:00, no booking. Best on a clos… -
Sushi in Tokyo Without Breaking the Bank: Chains and Markets
Budget: about ¥1,500 conveyor, ¥3,600–4,400 Midori Ginza set, market breakfast varies. Kura's Asakusa flagship sits in its "from ¥145 a plate" tier, not ¥… -
Best Ramen in Tokyo: 10 Shops by Style, Hours and Payment
Rokurinsha, Tokyo Station: morning-only tsukemen from 7:30 a.m. Fuunji, Shinjuku: a tsukemen counter where the bowl is ¥1,000. Kikanbo, Kanda: spicy miso… -
Tokyo Local Food: Where to Eat Edo Dishes by District
Komagata Dozeu, Asakusa: loach hot pot from a kitchen founded in 1801. Kanda Yabu Soba: Edo-style soba since 1880, closed every Wednesday. Fukagawa Juku:… -
Tokyo vs Kyoto: Which City Needs More Nights?
Best for night owls: Tokyo-heavy split (book via Agoda). Best for slow pacing: Kyoto-heavy split (check Booking.com). Best alternative base: Osaka for exp… -
Tokyo Subway Pass 24/48/72h: Is It Worth It in 2026?
Skip the pass if you plan to use JR lines like the Yamanote. Buy the 72-hour pass only if your hotel is directly on a subway line. Use a Suica or Pasmo on… -
5 Days in Tokyo: An Itinerary with Kamakura and Nikko
5 days total, all nights spent in Tokyo. Day 1: Modern Shibuya and Shinjuku orientation. Day 2: Asakusa, Ueno, and Edo history. Day 3: Kamakura coastal da… -
Tokyo with Kids: A 4-Day Plan to Avoid Burnout
Four days centered in Shinjuku to minimize transit stress. Prioritizes local neighborhood parks over crowded tourist hubs. Combines major sights with dail… -
Tokyo in 3 Days: A Smart Itinerary for First-Timers
Tokyo 3-day itinerary focusing on efficient neighborhood clusters. Best for first-time visitors seeking to avoid transit fatigue. Estimated cost range: ¥4… -
Tokyo for First-Timers: 11 Things to Know Before You Go
Stay in Ueno or Gotanda to escape the madness of major hubs. Use a digital Suica or Pasmo on your phone for all trains. Limit yourself to two distinct nei…
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