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Kiyomizu-dera Kyoto: Admission, Hours, Access & Sannenzaka
Kiyomizu-dera opens at 6:00 and costs 500 yen for adults. Bus and train access, 2026 hours, what to see, and the walk down Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka.
Shopping
Standard Products Japan: Best Buys, Prices & Store Locations
Standard Products, Daiso's 330 yen brand: how it differs from Daiso, best buys like Seki knives and Tsubame cutlery, and stores in Tokyo and Osaka
Food & Dining
Starbucks Japan Pokemon 2026: Pikachu Latte & Goods Prices
Starbucks Japan x Pokemon starts September 30, 2026: the Pikachu Honey Cream Latte from 678 yen, 41 goods, in-store purchase limits and buying online.
Travel Guide
Narita Airport to Yokohama: N'EX, JR & Bus Times and Fares
Narita Airport to Yokohama compared: N'EX from 4,480 yen, direct JR trains for 2,090 yen and the YCAT limousine bus for 4,000 yen, with full timetables.
Travel Guide
Heian Jingu Kyoto: Autumn Leaves, Shin-en Garden & Fees
Heian Jingu, Kyoto: free grounds, Shin-en Garden 600 yen, seasonal hours, access from Higashiyama Station, the four gardens and 2026 autumn leaves.
Travel Guide
Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2026: Peak Dates, 10 Spots & Light-Ups
Tokyo autumn foliage 2026: ginkgo peak around Nov 26, maples around Nov 29. Dates, fees and access for 10 spots, plus Koishikawa and Rikugien light-ups.
Events & Festivals
Shibuya Miyashita Park Bon Odori 2026: Times & Lineup
SHIBUYA MIYASHITA PARK BON DANCE 2026 runs 26-27 September, 13:00-21:00, with bon odori 17:50-19:20 both days. Free entry, lineup, food and access.
Travel Guide
Narita 1,500 Yen Bus to Tokyo Station: Timetable & Stops
How to ride the 1,500 yen bus (AIRPORT BUS TYO-NRT) from Narita to Tokyo Station and Ginza: ticket counters, stops, timetables, fares and the trip back.
Travel Guide
JR Sobu Line Rapid from Narita: Timetable, Fares & Stops
Ride the JR Sobu Line Rapid from Narita Airport with Suica or PASMO: stops to Kinshicho and Tokyo Station, timetable, 1,410 yen fare, Green Car, vs N'EX.
Travel Guide
Keisei Access Express from Narita: Timetable, Fares & Stops
Ride the Keisei Access Express from Narita Airport with Suica or PASMO: stops to Asakusa and Haneda, timetable, fares, and how it differs from Skyliner.