Questions tagged [tokyo]
The capital and largest city of Japan
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Lost a registered Kansai-area ICOCA card, how do I recover its value in Tokyo?
I'm currently in Tokyo, and managed to lose a registered ICOCA card that has a couple of thousand yen on it. Is there any way I can recover or transfer its value in Tokyo without going back to Osaka/...
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9-hour 40-mn layover in Haneda Airport
I have a flight coming up on March 31st. I’ll travel with my 4-year old & 4-month old. We all have US passports. We’ll arrive in NRT terminal 2 at 4:15pm to be exact and have to change airport in ...
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Using Pasmo on Chūō Line (Rapid)
Can you use a Pasmo to tap in and out when traveling between Kichijōji Station and Ochanomizu Station on the Chūō Line (Rapid)?
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Large-size taxi options in Tokyo
What are the largest sized taxi options in Tokyo and how to order them? We'll need to travel with 4 people, each with a mid-to-large sized suitcase. The last time we did, we got one of the newer style ...
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Buy Narita Skyliner ticket on platform with foreign credit card
I went to Narita Airport and wanted to buy Skyliner ticket on platform (I've used Suica and entered the gate), but looks like the vending machine there didn't accept my credit card despite there's an ...
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Is Suica better than PASMO?
Can one say whether for travelling in Tokyo Suica cards are better than PASMO cards or vice versa? I'm interested in moving around in Tokyo by public transport.
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Alight at Nippori with Skyliner ticket for Ueno
When riding Keisei Skyliner train from Narita Airport to Tokyo, it costs the same to go to Nippori vs Ueno.
Before the pandemic, when I purchased Skyliner ticket, the staff never asked me where I am ...
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Does Tokyo based PASMO work in Kyoto?
I have a PASMO which I bought in Tokyo, but I would like to use it in Kyoto for a few days. Will it work?
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Help with Australian ETA app in Japan
An elderly relative of mine in Japan is planning to visit Australia soon and needs to apply for a Class 601 Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). Unfortunately, some genius bureaucrat has decided to ...
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Tokyo Luggage Storage For 1 Day [duplicate]
I am headed to Sydney and will be coming back home to the US via Tokyo. I arrive in Haneda in the morning and have an evening flight out of Narita. Naturally, I want to take the time to do some ...
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what to do during an 8 hour layover at Haneda airport in the evening (5pm- 1am)? [duplicate]
I have an 8 hour layover at Haneda airport in the evening before continuing to my destination and i would like to get out of the airport and explore a little bit.
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Is it possible to enter Japan for a few hours with a group travel?
I'll travel in a few weeks and may have a ~10h layover in Tokyo (NRT airport).
I read on https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-61612599 (mirror):
From 10 June, tour groups will be allowed to enter the ...
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How to travel to this tower with a gorgeous view toward Mount Fuji?
I would like to visit this place.
What is the name of this tower? The location of the town/city of this tower? And what is the relative direction of this tower to Fuji mountain?
What is the ...
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Which neighborhood to visit and eat with a 5-hour transit in Tokyo, Sunday evening from 6pm to 1am?
I will have a ~5-hour transit Sunday evening at Haneda, 6pm-1am minus the custom and transport from Haneda. I know I can only have one shot at visiting Tokyo. Which neighborhood would you suggest ...
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Do stores on Takeshita street open the 1st of January?
1st of January is normally a holiday in Japan. However Takeshita Street is a popular tourist destination. Will stores be open on Takeshita Street on the 1st of January?
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Eating at Tsukiji Outer Market from 31 December to 3 January (Public Holiday)
I want to ask about the Tsukiji Outer Market. It will be my first time in Tokyo and although I have checked several sources , some questions cannot be answered.
According to youtube, www.japan-guide....
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Avoid long walking when changing between Tokyo subway lines
On my last trip to Tokyo, I made extensive use of subway lines (Tokyo Metro and Toei). Very often, there were no direct subway route to my destination. So I have to change trains. And since the subway ...
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Transit Visa - Narita Airport for an Indian [duplicate]
I am traveling to Canada from India via Tokyo(Narita Airport) with a Layover of 10H30Minutes and I will be arriving at Terminal 1 and my connecting flight will be from Terminal 2.
I contacted the ...
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Is it a good idea to only allow 24 hours to get from Hiroshima to Tokyo for my flight home? [closed]
I'm going to Japan in May with my girlfriend, we are starting in Tokyo, then heading to Kyoto, Osaka and finishing in Hiroshima.
We are then flying back home from Tokyo 16th May at 8am. We are ...
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Are there wisteria tunnels close to Tokyo?
r/natureisfuckinglit asseverates this is Kawachi Wisteria Garden in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan. Link to pic beneath.
Fukuoka is too far. Can I see something like this near Tokyo? I don't want just ...
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Send luggage to a pick-up point and retrieve after 2 weeks
I would like to send a small suitcase ahead of me from Tokyo to Osaka. After I leave Tokyo myself, I will travel for 14 days before arriving in Osaka, so I can only pick up the luggage after that time....
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Are APA Hotels in Japan a good choice for budget travel? [closed]
I am planning on travelling around Japan for 2 weeks in May, starting off in Tokyo then riding the Shinkansen to Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima.
Whilst looking at hotels in Tokyo I have noticed the APA ...
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Walk to Sakuranoyama Park from Narita Airport
Next month I will travel to Tokyo with my partner, arriving to Narita airport. We will arrive in different flights, which means that even though I will arrive early in the morning, I will have to wait ...
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most popular rides at disneyland tokyo
To make the most of a Disneyworld trip it's often advisable to wake up early and be at the park right when they open. Get the super popular rides out of the way right when the park opens, before the ...
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Visiting a concert in japan
This summer I and a couple of friends will travel to Japan for three weeks, we will stay one week in Kyoto and the other two in Tokyo. When staying in Tokyo we want to visit a concert by LiSA at ...
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Can I buy Keisei train tickets with international debit card?
I want to take Keisei line service from Narita airport terminal 2. Will I be able to use my international debit card to pay for the ticket?
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How to get to Nikko from Tokyo for free using a NIKKO PASS?
I've been reading about Nikko Pass (2 or 4 day options) and they never explain how to reach Nikko without paying an extra for the "limited express" train. In fact, their website promotes it as "Round ...
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Luggage storage for 10 days in Tokyo
I will be starting and ending my Japan trip in Tokyo, and have some luggage that I only need at the beginning and end of my trip. The luggage is the size of a handbag.
Are there some facilities in ...
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8 hour layover Tokyo on a Sunday (later afternoon/evening)
Others have asked similar questions before, but I think my situation is specific enough I will try again.
I have an 8 hour layover in Tokyo this coming Sunday. I land at Narita at 3:25pm, and I fly ...
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Is the new Tokyo Fish Market in Toyosu open to visitors?
The famed Tsukiji fish market closed last weekend, with its replacement the Toyosu fish market opening for business today.
Is the new market open to tourists? I'm specifically interested in the tuna ...
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Checking whether a Japan reservation site is legit
I'm trying to reserve for a restaurant in Tokyo that got stellar reviews (Ginza Kyubey). As such I need to reserve a long time in advance. The one site I found online that takes reservation and is in ...
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Are AMEX cards accepted in Universal Studios JPN & Pokemon Centers? Is the JCB/AMEX partnership applicable anywhere?
I'm traveling to Japan in the next few months and wanted to know if these two locations accept American Express credit cards.
I also saw that JCB has a partnership with AMEX but information is scarce....
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Tax exemption in Tokyo
I'm from India and I visited Tokyo recently. This was my first foreign trip. At Haneda International Airport I bought a few items and tax was exempted for foreign buyers when I showed my passport but ...
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Do I need to pre-book shuttles from Haneda Airport to Narita Airport?
My flight is Jakarta-Haneda, Narita-Canada on the same day. I need to transfer from Haneda to Narita by shuttle bus. Do I have to book the ticket beforehand or could I just pay the ticket fare on the ...
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Safety in Tokyo and Ueda
I'm travelling to Japan in February next year. To be precise to either Kawasaki or Yokohama.
Are there specific areas we should avoid for safety reasons in Tokyo and Ueda?
Thanks in advance.
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Is a European driving license valid in Japan?
I have a European driving license. Would it be valid in Japan for a car or kart rental?
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Cheapest option to exchange money in Japan [duplicate]
I will be travelling from Europe to Japan and considering what's the best way to get Japanese yen:
Bring EUR from home country and exchange in Japan - airport or other place?
Use ATM in Japan - how ...
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Do you have to stay at a hotel to get reservations at Sukiyabashi Jiro?
From what I've read, you can only get reservations at Sukiyabashi Jiro by having your hotel book it for you a month in advance or so.
This seems odd to me, since this would exclude all native ...
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What is the quickest, easiest way to get from Narita Airport to Shibuya Station? [closed]
I arrive at Narita International T3 at 19:00. I need to get to accommodation in Shibuya.
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Hourly hotels/capsules near Haneda Airport that allow late morning stays?
I will soon have the dubious pleasure of landing in HND at 5 AM, after an overnight flight that I know from experience won't let me get much sleep. I have a hotel for the night, but check-in time isn'...
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How to pay for toll roads when renting a car in Japan? [duplicate]
I have prepared my international driver's license and I'm going to be driving a rental car in Japan this Christmas holiday, around the areas of Tokyo, Nagano, and Mount Fuji. I'm trying to get snow ...
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Tokyo Tower's illumination changes almost daily to celebrate something. How to know what?
Tokyo Tower's illumination changes almost daily to celebrate various events:
A soccer game in which the Japanese team is playing.
The visit of a foreign president.
Support for a tragedy somewhere in ...
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Ten-hour layover in Narita Japan Airport. Can I leave the airport?
I'm arriving in Narita airport on December 16 at 09:25 AM. I am a Swedish citizen.
We have a layover of 10 hours. Can we leave the airport within those hours?
Do we need a visa? And how long does it ...
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Where can I find high, unobstructed night time views of Tokyo?
As the title says, I'm looking for a place in the city that's open to the public at night and that's high enough to be able to see a big part of the city at night. Are there any hotels or accessible ...
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Hiking Mount Fuji in the off season
There are plenty of guides on hiking mount Fuji, and how to get there in the summer (the "open" season, July- early September).
I have read and been told that although the routes are technically ...
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JR Pass inside Tokyo
Hi I'm going to spend 3 weeks in Japan on October, the first of them being all in Tokyo. I was thinking about buying a 14 day JR Pass and activate it only when I leave Tokyo and during my stay in ...
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Transport between Haneda International Airport to Narita International Airport [closed]
Since I have no experience with my booked trip, my trip is San Francisco (U.S.)> Haneda(Japan then Narita(Japan)> HCMC(Vietnam). Online resources said I have to transport between Haneda International ...
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Tokyo Skyliner return ticket
Keisei offers online discount tickets for non-japanese citizens.
https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/e-ticket/en/
I will be visiting Tokyo landing at NRT, so a return ticket seems to ...
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Where does the Tokaido Shinkansen stop in Tokyo?
I'm planning on taking the Nozomi category of the Tokaido shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo. I'm trying to figure out where exactly in Tokyo it stops. As best I can tell from Googling it stops in Tokyo ...
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Where to book Henn-na Hotel Maihama
Henn-na is opening a second robot hotel this month. I can only find details about booking the original Henn-na Hotel in Nagasaki on their website, is there somewhere I can make a booking for the hotel ...
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