Tokyo Travel Tips & Ideas

How to Ride JR Limited Express Trains TOKKYŪ

What should you do if you board the Tokkyū train that requires a seat reservation but haven’t booked one? To help you travel with confidence, here are some practical tips for riding JR's limited express trains.- digi-joho JAPAN Travel tips -

What does “Shin” mean when you see it in Japanese station names?

Watch out for “Shin” when looking for your station.
If you travel by train in Japan, you might notice that some stations have “Shin” in their names, like Shin-Yokohama or Shin-Osaka.

How to enjoy Japanese hot springs without undressing or sharing the bath with others.

Have you ever used Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass?

Yes, I have. GRUTTO PASS is a set of coupon tickets that you can use at designated museums and cultural facilities in Tokyo. The tickets include discounts and free admission to over 100 facilities. The price is 2500 JPY, good for 2 months from the day you first use a ticket of the set.

Where do I ice skate within Tokyo 23 wards?

Sportsland in Edogawa City operates an ice rink from October to May, good for children and at reasonable fees.

Tokyo Bay Ferry Terminals

Where to find boarding locations and which cruise ships to take
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Things-to-bring List: Hiking

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Here is a packing checklist in English and Japanese for your hike. With more tourists hiking in Japan, mountain accidents are on the rise. Having the right gear and understanding of the terrain is essential for safety.

How to take a Toden Streetcar in Tokyo

The Toden streetcar, known as the Tokyo Sakura Tram, is convenient for getting around the northern part of Tokyo's 23 wards. Managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation, it's the only streetcar system in the city.

What if I got into the wrong station with my IC card?

Large train stations in Tokyo are often composed of multiple stations operated by several railway companies, each having different ticket gates to enter and exit.