Hay fever in Japan for families. When cedar pollen peaks, the 2027 Tokyo forecast, why people wear masks, where to buy them and which medicine to bring.

Yushima Seido and Hijiri Bridge in Ochanomizu, Tokyo. The Confucian shrine's history and hours, the train view, and a walk to Kanda Myojin and Akihabara.

Kawasaki Daishi guide. Getting there from Haneda and Tokyo by Keikyu, hall hours, goma ceremony times, what to see, Nakamise sweets and tips for kids.

Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. Opening hours, access, Kaminarimon, Hozomon Gate and its giant sandals, etiquette and omikuji, and how to visit with kids.

How to visit the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. East Gardens hours and closed days, the free palace tour, Nijubashi and the Outer Garden, access and tips for kids.

Hinamatsuri, Japan's Doll Festival, is on Wednesday 3 March 2027. The doll display tier by tier, festival food, and where to see hina dolls in and near Tokyo.

Kanda Myojin, the 1,300-year-old shrine near Akihabara. What to see, its deities and charms, the Kanda Matsuri festival, museum hours, etiquette and access.

Setsubun 2027 falls on Wednesday 3 February. How mamemaki bean throwing works, the ehomaki lucky roll and 2027 direction, and temple events in Tokyo.

Naritasan Shinshoji guide. Access from Narita Airport, the halls and pagodas, goma fire ceremony times, etiquette, the Omotesando eel street and tips for kids.

Entering Japan with kids in 2026. Passports for babies, Visit Japan Web for a family, no fingerprints under 16, baby food, formula and medicine at customs.

How to use Visit Japan Web in 2026. Add family members and babies to one account, register your flight, get each person's QR code and show it offline.

The best ekiben and bento boxes at Tokyo Station with 2026 prices from JR East, where to buy them inside and outside the gates, hours and pre-ordering.

How to get cheap Shinkansen tickets in 2026. EX Hayatoku and family fares on smartEX, Platt Kodama, the end of JR East's Tokudane, and when a pass pays.

Midori no Madoguchi, the JR ticket office. What it sells, where it is, opening hours, the JR Pass, machines and online booking, and tips for families.

The Narita Express from Narita Airport to Tokyo. 2026 fares, the ¥5,200 round-trip ticket, child fares, stops, seats, luggage, and N'EX vs the Skyliner.

Keisei Access Express from Narita Airport. 2026 fares to Asakusa, Ueno, Shimbashi and Haneda, travel times, timetable, Suica, seats and luggage.

How much is the Hakone Freepass in 2026? The 2-day price is ¥7,100 from Shinjuku. See what it covers, where to buy it, and if it pays off in 1 day.

Keisei Skyliner guide for families. 2026 adult and child fares, the online discount, the Tokyo Subway Ticket set, how to buy, board and change at Ueno.

Do kids need a visa for Japan? What US families need for each child. Passports, birth certificates, one-parent consent letters, and family eVISA rules.