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Do not tip at restaurants, cafes, bars, taxis or hotels. JNTO says it is not common. Price tags shown to shoppers must include consumption tax, so the tag…

Best overall for first-timers: Hakone, thanks to the easy transit loop. Best for the iconic photo: Kawaguchiko, for the Chureito Pagoda. Best backup plan:…

Private reservable baths bypass tattoo rules entirely. In-room outdoor baths offer zero-stress soaking. Cover seals only work for small, single-patch ink…

A one-night stay is worth it as a cultural event, not just for lodging. Skip the expensive private-bath room; you will likely prefer the public hot spring…