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東京行李寄存指南：機場、鐵路站及東京市其他選擇

A japanguide.se guide to visiting and living in Tokyo. Cheap restaurants, hotels, entertainment and shopping

Which Japan Rail Pass To Choose

Everything you need to know to choose and use the Japan Rail Pass with ease. Complete with new price breakdowns, tips, and tricks!

Getting around

Full guide to getting around Tokyo — A transport system overview of the metro, railways, buses and airport transfer from Narita or Haneda.

Getting the Cheapest Flights to Tokyo: A Mega Guide

Looking to visit Tokyo? Read our guide on how to do so most cheaply. We discuss cheap flights to Tokyo, travel times and more—with local

Shopping

Where to shop in Tokyo for clothes, accessories, souvenirs, electronics plus flea markets and antique markets

Podcast

Tune in to our (sort of) monthly podcast where we go out and about round Tokyo visiting places and talking to people about Tokyo on a pittance!

Partner Offers and Deals

Blog Archives

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Yokohama

Read about what to do, where to go, where to stay, what to eat and what to see in the port city of Yokohama, right next door to Tokyo.

Hakone

Planning a visit to Hakone, the popular hot spring and hiking destination less than two hours from Tokyo? Here's what you need to know,

Asakusa

Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s Shitamachi — a traditional, low-rise part of the city. Although on the surface it’s

Shinjuku

Shinjuku is one of Tokyo's most famous neighborhoods. With skyscrapers, neon lights, yakitori stalls, and department stores, it's got

Shibuya

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's most popular neighborhoods, fantastic for shopping, nightlife, and people watching. Want to know more? We've

Roppongi

Read through our Roppongi area guide for our top picks on what to do, where to eat and where to stay during your visit to the High Hills.

Harajuku

Harajuku is home to many of Japan's youth sub-cultures and is a magnet for cosplayers and merchants of cool. What to do and see in this

Ginza

An overview of Ginza, one of Tokyo's oldest entertainment and shopping districts. What to do, where to eat and how to get there.

Akihabara

Akihabara is the geek capital of the world—whether or not you identify as one, it’s worth a visit to experience Japan’s unique

Living

All about living in Tokyo, from renting a long term apartment to buying a bicycle.

japanguide.se 101: Beginner's Guide to Tokyo

FULL GUIDE - Never been to Tokyo or new to the city? Check out our guide to Tokyo for beginners and see what our insiders have figured out for you!

Itineraries in Tokyo

New Video! The Complete 2026 Suica Card Guide

A japanguide.se guide to visiting and living in Tokyo. Cheap restaurants, hotels, entertainment and shopping

Apartments for Rent

Eating & Drinking

A guide to Japanese cuisine plus good restaurants, bars and cafes in Tokyo

Events This Weekend in Tokyo

Events, festivals, markets, exhibitions, concerts, comedy, nightlife, and things to do in Tokyo this weekend.