2024 Japan Trip
Modified 2024-04-07
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Flight: Helsinki - Tokyo (Haneda Airport)
Transport
Moving around Japan
- Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) => seat reservation possible on Shinkansen
- IC Card
- renting a car (1, 2)
- DO NOT TAKE TAXIS
Travelling to Tokyo center
- Tokyo monorail (included with JR pass, or 5 EUR)
- Limousine Bus (for travelers past midnight)
Tokyo => Kyoto
- sit on right side of shinkansen to see Mt Fuji, or walk around freely
Etiquette
- do not tip, they find it rude
Money
- travel with money (about 50 000 Yen)
- check if Revolut works to get cash
Random Things
Sakura (Cherry Blossom)
Tokyo
Sights
Sensō-ji
Early mornings, or late at night, unless you enjoy crowds. The surrounding old fashioned neighbour is nice after.
Tokyo Skytree
Only do it on a clear day
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Shibuya Area Nightlife
Shinjuku Area Nightlife
Omoide Yokocho
Kabukicho
Be careful doing into these bars
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Gardens of the Imperial Palace
Chidorigafuchi Moat
Yasukuni Jinja
Akihabara Electric Town
Get off at Ochanomizu Station for a Tokyo picture
Yoyogi Park
Harajuku Station
Takeshita Dori
Omotesando (luxury brands)
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū
Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest
Izumibashi Sake Brewery
Tokyo Tower
Features a VR gaming center (ideal for rainy weather)