Tokyo Travel Tips & Ideas

Things-to-bring List: Hiking
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.
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How to take a Toden Streetcar in Tokyo
The Toden streetcar, known as the Tokyo Sakura Tram, is convenient to get 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 comprised of multiple stations operated by several railway companies, each having different ticket gates to enter and exit.

How do I use my IC card at an unmanned station without ticket gates?
Train stations in the mountainous areas of Tokyo are small and usually unmanned.