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Tokyo Monorail: Fares, Last Train & Hamamatsucho Transfer
The Tokyo Monorail from Haneda: route map, fares, using an IC card, first and last trains, discount passes and the Hamamatsucho transfer walk.
Travel Guide
Tokyo Cherry Blossom Itinerary: 4 Days, Day by Day
A four-day cherry blossom route through Nakameguro, Chidorigafuchi, Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno, with where to eat and which spots light up.
Food & Dining
Maisen Shibuya Hikarie: Lunch from 1,180 Yen & Waits
Tonkatsu Maisen on Shibuya Hikarie 6F: the weekday lunch from 1,180 yen, the kurobuta cutlets, the katsu sando and how long you wait.
Travel Guide
Tokyo Weather in March: What to Wear & Blossom Season
March temperatures in Tokyo by early, mid and late month from JMA data, coat versus puffer, rainy-day prep, and what to wear for blossom nights.
Food & Dining
Best Conveyor Belt Sushi in Shibuya: All 7 Ranked
We ate at all seven conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Shibuya and ranked them on tuna, salmon and sea bream, plus price per plate and how busy each gets.
Travel Guide
Gotokuji Temple: Maneki-neko Origin & Cat Day Feb 22
Visit Tokyo's Gotokuji Temple, the birthplace of maneki-neko. Complete guide to Cat Day (Feb 22), history, directions, goods, and must-see highlights.
Travel Guide
Tokyo Cherry Blossoms: Top 10 Spots & Crowd Levels
Ten cherry blossom spots in Tokyo compared on bloom timing, how crowded each gets, and which ones light up at night.
Travel Guide
Tokyo Rainy Day Itinerary: Indoor Routes & teamLab
Plan the perfect Tokyo rainy day itinerary with indoor routes from Azabudai Hills to Ginza to Tokyo Station, teamLab Borderless tips, and umbrella advice.
Food & Dining
Grand Hyatt Keyakizaka Teppanyaki: Lunch Course & Prices
Keyakizaka teppanyaki at Grand Hyatt Tokyo: the weekend lunch A course reviewed with prices, the 15% service charge, wine pairing and booking.
Travel Guide
Shibuya Hikarie 11F Sky Lobby: Free View, No Reservation
Tokyo's free observation deck at Shibuya Hikarie 11F. Sunset and night views, no booking needed, coin lockers on site, and how it compares to Shibuya Sky.