Last updated: Nov 9, 2025 Quick Answer: Tokyo is best for big museums, modern neighborhoods, and varied day trips to Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone, and the Fuji area. Osaka is best for street food, lively nights, and easy classic side trips to Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji. Choose the base that matches your interests and confirm […]
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Last updated: Nov 4, 2025 Quick answer: Japan is lovely all year, but the “best” month depends on the vibe. Go in late March–April for cherry blossoms, July for Kyoto’s Gion and Hokkaido lavender, August for big summer parades, and mid-October–late November for autumn leaves. Check official event dates and forecasts, book rail seats in
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Last updated: October 26, 2025 Quick Answer In Osaka, a standard taxi starts at ¥600 for the first 1.3 km. After that, the meter adds ¥100 every 260 m. In slow traffic, it adds ¥100 about every 95 seconds. Late night from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. costs 20% more. App or phone bookings may
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Last updated: October 26, 2025 She lands in Tokyo with one week and a short list: classic streets, a few temples, big city views, and good food. Fast trains make long distances feel short. With this plan and a few smart tickets, she sees Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka without rushing. In a nutshell: (the week
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Last updated: October 26, 2025 Quick Answer In central Tokyo (23 wards plus Musashino and Mitaka), taxis start at ¥500 for the first 1.096 km. After that, the meter adds ¥100 every 255 m. In slow traffic (10 km/h or less), it adds ¥100 about every 95 seconds. Late night (10:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.) costs 20%
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Last updated: October 26, 2025 Quick Answer: The easiest day trip is the highway bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Station. It takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours and has reserved seats. Trains are also simple: JR Shinjuku → Otsuki (JR Chuo Line), then Fujikyu Railway to Kawaguchiko. The FUJI
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Last updated: October 19, 2025 Quick Answer You can buy good nori in four easy places: Tsukiji Outer Market (specialty shops and tastings), Nihonbashi (heritage brands and gift tins), GRANSTA Tokyo inside Tokyo Station (fast last-minute buys), and Asakusa Nakamise (simple snack packs near Sensō-ji). At a glance Where to shop (by area) Tsukiji Outer
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Last updated: {17/10/2025} Quick Answer Lake Yamanakako is one of the easiest places to see Mount Fuji. The lake is wide and open, so the view is clean when the sky is clear. The simplest way to get there is a direct highway bus from Shinjuku. If you prefer trains, go to Kawaguchiko first, then
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Last updated: {14/10/2025} Quick Answer For consistent Mount Fuji views in Hakone, select a lakeside hotel on Lake Ashi where the building and gardens face the Fuji sightline. Prioritize properties that publish “Mount Fuji view” room categories on their official sites. Plan morning viewing, use the Hakone Freepass for local transit, and verify ropeway operations
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Last updated: October 16, 2025 Quick Answer It takes about two hours from Tokyo to reach Mount Fuji’s onsen towns such as Kawaguchiko, where travelers can soak in natural hot springs with clear mountain views. The journey is easy by train or bus, and most day-use baths cost around ¥600–¥1,500. Key Takeaways Day-by-Day Plan Day
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