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Things to DoShinjuku, Tokyo: The Complete Guide to the World’s Busiest Station, Kabukicho, and Golden GaiThe complete Shinjuku guide: the free Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building deck, Kabukicho and the Robot Restaurant closure, Golden G…Things to DoShibuya, Tokyo: The Complete Guide to the Scramble Crossing, Shibuya Sky, and Neon TokyoThe complete Shibuya guide: Shibuya Crossing and the Hachiko statue, Shibuya Sky vs the budget MAGNET rooftop, Center Gai, Miyashita Pa…Things to DoAsakusa, Tokyo: The Complete Guide to Senso-ji, Nakamise-dori, and Old TokyoThe complete Asakusa guide: Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise-dori shopping, Kappabashi, Hanayashiki, kimono and rickshaw pricing, and the four…Getting AroundThings to DoNara Day Trip from Kyoto or Osaka: Deer Park, Todai-ji, and How to Actually Plan ItThe complete Nara day trip guide: the deer of Nara Park, Todai-ji's Great Buddha, getting there from Kyoto AND Osaka, and what Kofukuji…Getting AroundThings to DoNikko Day Trip from Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine, the Nikko Pass, and How to Actually Plan ItThe complete Nikko day trip guide: Toshogu Shrine, the two different Nikko Pass options, getting there from Tokyo, and whether to do it…Things to DoTravel TipsUniversal Studios Japan: The Complete Guide to Tickets, Rides, and Super Nintendo WorldUniversal Studios Japan guide: current ticket prices, Express Pass tiers, Super Nintendo World's entry system, and every area, fully up…Food & DrinkGetting AroundThings to DoTravel TipsOsaka Travel Guide: What to Do, Eat, and Know Before You GoOsaka travel guide: districts, food, USJ, getting around, and day trips to Kyoto and Nara, updated with 2026 prices.Getting AroundThings to DoTravel TipsKyoto Travel Guide: Districts, Itineraries, and the Best Time to GoThe complete Kyoto travel guide: how many days, when to go, getting around, an area-by-area temple tour, food, day trips to Nara and Os…Getting AroundThings to DoKamakura Day Trip from Tokyo (with Enoshima): The Easiest Big Day TripKamakura is the easiest day trip from Tokyo, about an hour by train. The Great Buddha, Hasedera's hydrangeas, the Enoden coast, the Sla…Getting AroundThings to DoHakone Day Trip from Tokyo vs an Overnight Stay: Is One Day Enough?Yes, Hakone works as a day trip from Tokyo. The Romancecar, whether the Free Pass (¥7,100) pays off, the full loop, Owakudani, Mt Fuji…