Attractions and nature

The Great Buddha (Daibutsu) of Kamakura against a clear blue sky

Day Trips from Tokyo: Hakone, Fuji, Nikko and Kamakura

The best day trips from Tokyo: Hakone and the Fuji lakes, Nikko, and Kamakura — how to get there, what to see, and tips for planning the perfect escape.

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Mount Fuji rising above Lake Kawaguchi with boats on the water under a clear sky

Mount Fuji from Tokyo in One Day — How to Get There and What You Actually See

A practical day-trip guide to Mount Fuji from Tokyo: direct bus to Kawaguchiko vs train to Hakone, times and costs, when the mountain is really visible, and when to stay the night instead.

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A wooden Totoro statue next to a bus stop sign on a quiet street in Japan

Ghibli Museum Tokyo — How to Get Tickets, Prices and What's Inside

The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka: tickets go on sale only on the 10th of each month and sell out fast. How to buy from abroad, what it costs, how to get there, what's inside, and Ghibli Park as an alternative.

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Peaceful Kyoto Zen garden with raked sand and traditional architecture

Kyoto Temples and Gardens: Zen and Moss Guide

Guide to Kyoto's temples and gardens: types of gardens, Ryoan-ji, the moss garden, seasonal highlights, etiquette, and practical tips for a deeper visit.

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Hundreds of lanterns glowing blue and red hang in a dark room with a mirrored floor in a Tokyo digital art museum

teamLab in Tokyo — Planets or Borderless, Tickets, Prices and What to Wear

Tokyo's two teamLab digital art museums: Planets, where you walk barefoot through water, and Borderless, where rooms flow into each other. The difference, 2026 prices, what to wear and getting there.

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Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland with visitors in the plaza in front on a cloudy day

Tokyo Disney — Disneyland or DisneySea, Tickets, Prices and Beating the Queues

A Tokyo Disney guide: which park to pick, 2026 ticket prices and when sales open, Premier Access, Fantasy Springs, getting there from Tokyo and tips for a great day with kids.

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Senso-ji five-story pagoda against clear blue sky, Asakusa, Tokyo

Things to Do in Tokyo: Top Experiences

The best experiences in Tokyo: from Shibuya crossing and Senso-ji to teamLab, izakaya, baseball, and observation decks — a complete guide.

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Hogwarts Castle in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan under a blue sky

Universal Studios Japan — Tickets, Super Nintendo World and Express Pass

A guide to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka: 2026 ticket prices, how to get into Super Nintendo World, when an Express Pass is worth it, getting there from Osaka and tips for a day with kids.

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A visitor stands in the glass corner of the Shibuya Sky observation deck looking over Tokyo at sunset

Tokyo Observation Decks — Shibuya Sky, Skytree, Tokyo Tower and Free Views

Which Tokyo view is worth paying for: Shibuya Sky for sunset, Skytree for height, Tokyo Tower for nostalgia and the Metropolitan Government Building for free. 2026 prices, best times and seeing Fuji.

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