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Tea Ceremony in Asakusa: 4 Experiences Compared
Four tea ceremony experiences in Asakusa compared. Prices, length, kimono, chairs or tatami, English, and which suit children. Checked October 2026. -
Best Japanese Souvenirs: What to Buy and Where to Find Them
The best gifts from Japan. Tokyo sweets, akabeko, sarubobo and souvenirs for kids, where to buy them in Tokyo and at Haneda, and the 2026 tax-free rules. -
Winter in Japan with Kids: Snow and Winter Trips from Tokyo
Winter in Japan for Tokyo-based families. Snow at GALA Yuzawa by Shinkansen, Nikko and Hakone in winter, illuminations, the Sapporo Snow Festival and packing. -
Karuizawa: A Day Trip from Tokyo for Families
Karuizawa as a day trip from Tokyo. The Shinkansen and passes, the best things to do, a one-day route by bus, when to go, and tips for families with kids. -
Things to Do in Akihabara: A Family Guide to Tokyo's Anime and Game Town
Things to do in Akihabara for families. Anime stores, capsule toys, arcades and retro games, the Sunday car-free street, maid cafés with kids, and what to skip. -
Yanaka and Nezu, Tokyo: A Walking Guide to the Old Town
Yanaka and Nezu, Tokyo's old town. Yanaka Ginza, Yuyake Dandan, the cemetery and Nezu Shrine's torii tunnel and azaleas, with hours, a route and access.
Explore Tokyo Like a Local
See Tokyo with a local guide. From the small bars in Shinjuku’s back alleys to the old temples of Asakusa, every tour is private and planned around your group.
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Hatsumode: A Guide to Your Japanese New Year Shrine Visit
How to do hatsumode, the Japanese New Year shrine visit, in 2027. When to go, how to pray, omikuji, the best places in Tokyo and New Year's Eve trains. -
Narita Airport Guide for Families: Terminals, Arrival and Facilities
Narita Airport guide for families. Terminals, arrival steps, baby rooms, free strollers, SIM cards, cash, luggage delivery, hotels and trains to Tokyo. -
Nikko Toshogu Shrine: Tickets, Highlights and the Sleeping Cat
Nikko Toshogu Shrine. 2026 tickets and hours, cash-only payment, the bus from Nikko Station, a route past Yomeimon and the Sleeping Cat, and tips for kids. -
Hakone Ryokan with Private Onsen for Families
Hakone ryokan with private onsen for families. Kashikiri baths vs rooms with an open-air bath, baby rules, and day-use private baths. -
Gyusuki and Yakiniku Bento: Two Kinds of Beef in One Ekiben
The Gyusuki and Yakiniku Bento at Tokyo Station in 2026 is still sold, at ¥1,450. What is inside, where to buy it, pre-ordering, and tips for eating it on the train.
