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tokyo
26 guides, newest first.
- Seasonal GuidesTokyo New Year 2027: Hatsumode + What's OpenTokyo over New Year: Meiji Jingu draws 3 million for hatsumode, most shops shut Jan 1-3, and hotel rates spike. What actually works this week.
- ComparisonsBest Viator Private Tours in Japan 2026: Full GuidePrivate cars, samurai training, one-on-one Zen sessions across Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka. Real Viator prices for travelers who want Japan without a group.
- Destination GuidesBest Viator Tours in Japan 2026: Top-Rated by ReviewsJapan's highest-reviewed Viator tours ranked by real review counts, from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kamakura, and beyond, updated for 2026.
- ComparisonsNinja & Samurai Experiences in Japan 2026: PricedNinja and samurai experiences compared across Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka: from $16.65 museum tickets to $43.35 shows, what each actually includes.
- ComparisonsTokyo to Kyoto 2026: Bullet Train vs Bus vs FlightTokyo to Kyoto compared: shinkansen at ¥14,170 (2h15m), overnight bus from ¥4,000 (8h), or flying to Osaka at ~$66 plus a 1-hour transfer. Full cost and time math.
- ComparisonsSushi-Making Classes in Japan Compared 2026: $30 to $45Tokyo and Osaka sushi-making classes priced across Klook and GetYourGuide: $30.32 to $44.60, what's included, and which one has 726 reviews behind it.
- Destination GuidesBest GetYourGuide Activities in Tokyo 2026: 15 PicksThe 15 best GetYourGuide activities in Tokyo as of August 2026, with current prices and review counts. Fuji tours, workshops, and walking tours.
- Destination GuidesBest Klook Activities in Tokyo 2026: 15 PicksThe 15 best Klook activities in Tokyo as of August 2026, with current prices. teamLab, Skytree, sumo shows, and what to skip.
- ComparisonsteamLab Japan Guide 2026: All 5 Locations ComparedEvery teamLab in Japan compared: Borderless and Planets in Tokyo, Botanical Garden Osaka, Forest Fukuoka, Future Park Okinawa. Prices, differences, which to pick.
- Money-Saving TipsJapan Nightclub Entry for Foreigners 2026: CostsKlook's foreigner-plan nightclub tickets decoded: $4.95-9.29 pre-paid entry in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Kumamoto, and Naha, how it works and what to expect.
- Where to StayTokyo Hotel Deals 2026: 3-Star Rooms from $167Current Tokyo hotel deals verified: Hotel Sardonyx, Sotetsu Fresa Ginza and Kanda, plus the neighborhood strategy that cuts Tokyo bed costs 30%.
- ComparisonsTokyo Experiences Ranked per Yen 2026: Onsen to Go-KartsEvery bookable Tokyo experience ranked by value: the $12 onsen, $17 kimono, $34 sushi class, $56-118 go-karts, and $99 sumo, what earns its price tier.
- Destination GuidesHakone Day Trip from Tokyo 2026: Freepass MathHakone from Tokyo: the $43.99 Freepass vs Fuji-Hakone Pass, the pirate ship-ropeway-Owakudani loop, and when a guided tour beats DIY.
- Destination GuidesNikko Day Trip from Tokyo 2026: Toshogu & FallsNikko in a day: the Toshogu shrine complex at ¥1,600, Kegon Falls, the Tobu pass options from Tokyo, and when to overnight instead.
- Destination GuidesYokohama Day Trip 2026: Chinatown & Minato MiraiYokohama from Tokyo: Japan's biggest Chinatown, the Minato Mirai harborfront, Cup Noodles Museum, and the cheapest aquarium ticket in the country.
- ComparisonsSumo in Japan 2026: Tournament vs Show vs Morning PracticeThree ways to see sumo: real basho tournaments (6 windows a year), the $89-99 daily shows in Tokyo and Osaka, and morning practice visits, honestly compared.
- Money-Saving Tips25 Free Things to Do in Tokyo 2026Tokyo's best free sights: shrines, observation decks with no ticket, markets, and neighborhoods. A full free day plan plus when paying actually wins.
- ComparisonsGhibli Park vs Museum 2026: Which One to VisitGhibli Park (Nagoya, $22.49) vs Ghibli Museum (Tokyo): how the notorious ticket systems work, when the $167+ bus tours are worth it, which fits your route.
- Transportation & PassesNarita to Tokyo: Every Transfer Option Ranked by Cost 2026Cheapest ways from Narita and Haneda to central Tokyo, ranked: ¥1,300 buses to ¥3,250 trains, with the honest math on time vs money for each.
- ComparisonsDinner & Sightseeing Cruises in Japan 2026: From $10 to $87Japan's boat rides priced: Osaka's $10 Santa Maria, Tokyo Bay's Symphony tea and dinner cruises, yakatabune houseboats, and Lake Akan's steamboat.
- ComparisonsKimono Rental in Japan 2026: Prices by City (From $9.29)Kimono rental compared across Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Okinawa: cheapest operators from $9.29, what's included, and where the photos are best.
- Destination GuidesMount Fuji Day Trip 2026: Tour vs DIY CostsMt Fuji from Tokyo three ways: $43 guided loops, the $19.85 Mt Fuji Pass, and Fuji-Q Highland at $17.25. Which photo spots need which plan, priced out.
- ComparisonsHop-On Hop-Off Buses in Japan 2026: Tokyo vs Kyoto vs OsakaSightseeing loop buses compared: Tokyo Skyhop $29.55, Kyoto Skyhop $26.55, Osaka Wonder Loop $27.25, and the honest math against a Suica day.
- ComparisonsTokyo Go-Kart Experience 2026: 3 Options ComparedStreet go-karting in Tokyo compared: Shibuya from $55.75, Asakusa-Akihabara $83.65, Tokyo Tower route $117.70. License requirements and which route to pick.
- ComparisonsTokyo vs Osaka 2026: Which City Wins Your TripTokyo vs Osaka compared on cost, food, day trips, and vibe: Osaka runs 25% cheaper, Tokyo runs deeper. Which to pick when you can't do both properly.
- Money-Saving TipsTokyo 3-Day Itinerary 2026: First Trip, Real BudgetThree Tokyo days routed by geography: east classics, west icons, and a teamLab-plus-bay day. Every train, ticket, and meal priced, about ¥30,000 total.