22 guides tagged with "tokyo"
Nikko day trip from Tokyo on a budget — Tobu train from Asakusa for ¥2,800 round-trip, Toshogu shrine ¥1,300, Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, plus an honest all-area pass breakdown. Full day under ¥5,500.
Read moreA 2026 budget guide to Japan autumn foliage (koyo) — forecast timing for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, day trips for peak maple viewing, free spots, where autumn beats cherry blossom, booking strategy, packing, and a 10-day autumn itinerary.
Read moreA practical 2026 family travel guide to Japan — age-by-age strategies, family-friendly accommodation, kid-friendly food, free activities, Tokyo Disney and USJ, day trips from Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka, packing for kids, and 7-day family itineraries under ¥25,000/day.
Read moreA 2026 neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to Tokyo on a budget — Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ueno, Shimokitazawa, Akihabara, Ikebukuro, Roppongi. Where to stay, what to eat, what to skip, and a 3/5/7-day combination plan.
Read moreA practical 2026 solo travel guide to Japan on a budget — hostels and capsule hotels under ¥4,000, solo-friendly day trips, ryokan etiquette, eating alone, safety, apps, and a 7-day solo itinerary under ¥70,000.
Read moreA practical 2026 guide to eating vegan in Japan on a budget — shojin ryori, vegan ramen, konbini picks, Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka restaurants under ¥1,500, ordering vocabulary, and dashi pitfalls to avoid.
Read moreA budget traveler's guide to Japan cherry blossom season 2027 — bloom forecast timing for Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, free viewing spots, day trips to Yoshino, accommodation booking strategy, and how to see sakura without paying peak prices.
Read moreThe 10 best day trips from Tokyo on a budget in 2026 — Kamakura, Hakone, Nara, Nikko, Kawaguchiko, Yokohama, Kawagoe, Mt Takao, Choshi, and Okutama. Real transport costs, time, what to skip, and a ranking by price and value.
Read moreA budget traveler's guide to seeing Mount Fuji from Tokyo in 2026 — when Fuji is visible, 5 different day trip options from free Tokyo viewpoints to Kawaguchiko and the actual climb, plus Hakone vs Kawaguchiko, Chureito Pagoda, and the Fuji climbing season.
Read moreA budget traveler's guide to Japanese onsen — sento vs onsen, hot spring etiquette, day-use options from ¥500, tattoo-friendly spots, and the best cheap onsen in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hakone.
Read moreComplete 10-day Japan budget itinerary — Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka for under $700 excluding flights. Day-by-day schedule with overnight bus, real costs and zero fluff.
Read moreBudget guide to Kamakura from Tokyo — JR train ¥940 each way, Great Buddha ¥300, Hasedera ¥400, bamboo garden ¥500, and a full coastal temple day under ¥4,000.
Read moreReal Japan trip costs for 2026 — budget ¥8,000/day, mid-range ¥18,000/day. Includes flights, 2026 new taxes, JR Pass update, and full breakdown by category.
Read moreHakone day trip from Tokyo on a budget — highway bus for ¥2,200, honest Free Pass breakdown, cheap onsen from ¥800, and how to see Mount Fuji for under ¥6,000.
Read moreThe budget traveler's Tokyo guide — free observation decks, free shrines, free neighborhoods, and how to do a full day in Tokyo for under ¥3,000 in 2026.
Read moreWhen is Japan cheapest to visit? Month-by-month budget guide for 2026 — real accommodation prices, crowd levels, and exactly which weeks to avoid.
Read moreComplete 14-day Japan budget itinerary for first-timers — Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka for under $1,500 excluding flights. Real daily costs, zero fluff.
Read moreWhich Japan IC card to get in 2026 — Suica, ICOCA or PASMO compared, where to buy, how to use at train gates and konbini, plus mobile setup tips.
Read moreBudget accommodation in Japan explained — capsule hotels, hostels, manga cafes and guesthouses in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with real prices.
Read moreThe complete budget traveler's guide to eating at Japanese convenience stores — best food at 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart, what everything costs, and how to eat well in Japan for under ¥1,500 a day.
Read moreThe cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto in 2026 — overnight buses from ¥3,500, Shinkansen from ¥11,100, and exactly when each option saves you the most.
Read moreHow to explore Tokyo without breaking the bank — best budget neighborhoods, ¥500 meals, free attractions, and a sample day for under $40.
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