Guides
Practical articles for planning routes, bookings, costs, and everyday travel decisions.
For a first Tokyo trip, 4 nights and 5 days is a useful baseline. Compare 3- to 6-night plans: 5 nights adds one day trip or Disney day; 6 nights allows one or two days for day trips or Disney.
Updated: 2026-08-13
Learn how JR East, Tokyo Metro, and Toei Subway differ, why an IC card is usually easiest, and when a subway pass is worth buying.
Updated: 2026-08-13
A practical guide to Japan's transit IC cards for international visitors. Compare Suica and PASMO, mobile options, visitor cards, and regular cards to choose the right one for your trip.
Updated: 2026-08-13
Walk from Kamakura Station to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Yoritomo's Grave, Hokokuji's bamboo grove, and Jomyoji's Zen garden, with simple historical context.
Updated: 2026-08-12
Compare seven areas to stay in Tokyo by transport, sights, and trade-offs. Our overall pick for a classic first trip is Ueno, Okachimachi, or Asakusa.
Updated: 2026-08-11