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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Kappabashi Street: Tokyo's Kitchen Town, with Kids
Kappabashi Street in Tokyo. What to buy, opening hours and Sundays, how to get there from Asakusa and Ueno, and making your own food samples with kids. -
Japan Travel Tips for First-Timers
Japan travel tips for first-timers and families. Visit Japan Web, cash and cards, IC cards, JR Pass, Shinkansen, eSIMs, etiquette and travelling with kids. -
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. -
Anago Bento at Tokyo Station: Soft Conger Eel on Tea Rice
The anago (conger eel) bento at Tokyo Station in 2026 is still sold, at ¥1,650. What is inside, anago vs unagi, where to buy it at Ekibenya Matsuri, and eating tips. -
Mount Takao with Kids: A Family Guide to Tokyo's Easiest Mountain
Mount Takao from Tokyo with kids. Which trail to take, cable car and chairlift fares and hours, how long it takes, the monkey park and the best time to go.
