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Things to DoTravel TipsTokyo Observation Decks Compared: Prices, Heights and Which to PickTokyo observation decks compared by price, height and hours: the free 202m Metropolitan Government Building, Shibuya Sky's timed slots,…Things to DoTravel TipsTokyo Winter Illuminations: Marunouchi, Roppongi, Shibuya and How Long They RunMost of Tokyo's winter light displays are not Christmas events. Last season's runs at Marunouchi, Roppongi, Shibuya and eight more, swi…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 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…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…Getting AroundThings to DoMt Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo: The Honest Kawaguchiko GuideHow to do a Mt Fuji day trip from Tokyo via Lake Kawaguchi: the Fuji Excursion vs bus vs train, when Fuji is actually visible, Chureito…Things to DoTravel TipsTokyo Summer Festivals & Fireworks 2026: The Complete GuideTokyo's complete 2026 summer festival and fireworks guide: dates for the Sumida River Fireworks, Fukagawa's triennial water festival, K…