Area, stay, transport and trip decisions
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Stay
Choose a Tokyo area
Compare the main bases by itinerary direction, transport, and the trade-offs that matter before selecting a hotel.
Open decision guide Overall shortlist · Evidence-led · Updated Aug 10, 2026Compare verified Tokyo stays
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Getting Around
Compare airport routes
Choose a route by arrival point, luggage, transfers, and the final hotel approach.
Open decision guide Arrival · Editorial guide · Updated Aug 12, 2026Compare airport routes
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Open decision guide Decision guide · Editorial guide · Updated Aug 12, 2026Tokyo Subway and Train Guide: IC Card or Day Pass?
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Open decision guide Decision guide · Editorial guide · Updated Aug 12, 2026Suica vs PASMO: Which IC Card Should You Use in Tokyo?
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Open decision guide Decision guide · Editorial guide · Updated Aug 12, 2026Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It for a Tokyo Trip?
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Open decision guide Decision guide · Editorial guide · Updated Aug 12, 2026Tokyo to Kyoto: Shinkansen, Seat, and Luggage Decisions
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Open decision guide Decision guide · Editorial guide · Updated Aug 12, 2026Tokyo to Osaka: Shinkansen and Arrival-Area Guide
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Things to Do
Decide what to book
Check the practical fit, time commitment, and booking trade-offs before adding it to the itinerary.
Open decision guide Decision guide · Editorial guide · Updated Aug 12, 2026Tokyo Skytree Tickets: Is the Tembo Galleria Worth It?
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Open decision guide Decision guide · Editorial guide · Updated Aug 12, 2026Tokyo DisneySea Guide: Is a Full Park Day Worth It?
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Trip Planning
Build a realistic itinerary
Order days by geography and effort instead of collecting disconnected attractions.
Open decision guide Trip planning · Editorial guide · Updated Sep 6, 2026Build a realistic itinerary
Order days by geography and effort instead of collecting disconnected attractions.
Open decision guide First visit · Editorial guide · Updated Aug 12, 2026Plan a first Tokyo visit
Settle the large trip decisions before filling the day-by-day itinerary.
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