The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo

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The Return of Suica Cards

March 11th, 2025 | Jane Pipkin

Here's the latest info and where to find them.

Getting around Transport
Complete Guide to the Tōkaidō Shinkansen

May 1st, 2024 | Maria Danuco

Everything you need to know about Japan's most popular bullet train.

Transport
The Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo

July 28th, 2023 | Greg Lane

All the budget ways of getting into town.

Getting around Transport
How to Catch the Narita Express (N'EX) into Tokyo

June 9th, 2020 | Carey Finn

A step-by-step guide from Arrivals at Narita Airport to the train platform (plus info on transfers).

Getting around Transport
IC Cards in Japan: Pasmo versus Suica

January 10th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

A must-have for easy travel around Tokyo. Don't fuss with individual tickets—just load and go!

Getting around Transport
Train Hack: How to See Tokyo (and Beyond) for 150 Yen

May 6th, 2017 | Carey Finn

The ultimate cheapo way to explore Tokyo, Chiba, Tochigi, Gunma and beyond.

Getting around Sightseeing Transport
Kita-Kamakura Station

January 19th, 2017 | Lily Crossley-Baxter