Tokyo October Festivals 2026: Fireworks & Halloween
Tokyo's October 2026 festivals by date: the Tokyo Bay fireworks back after 11 years, Tokyo Yosakoi, Ikebukuro Halloween and the Tokyo Ramen Festa.
Tokyo Bike Share: Docomo vs HelloCycling & Day Pass
How to sign up for Docomo Bike Share and HelloCycling, what the 1-day pass costs, how to rent and return, and which service has more ports.
Tokyo City Tour Buses: SkyHop, SkyBus & Hato Compared
SkyHop Bus, SkyBus and Hato Bus compared on routes and prices, and whether hop-on hop-off or a fixed tour suits the way you want to see Tokyo.
Tokyo Taxi: Fares, the GO App & Late-Night Surcharge
Taking a taxi in Tokyo: base fares, how to hail one on the street or at a stand, using the GO app, and the late-night surcharge.
Tokyo Cherry Blossom Forecast 2026: Bloom March 22
Tokyo's 2026 cherry blossoms open around March 22 and peak March 29. What March weather is like, what to wear and when to fly.
Tokyo Sunrise 2026: 6:50 AM & 7 Free Spots, No Booking
Sunrise in Tokyo on January 1, 2026 is at 6:50 AM. Seven free spots from Asakusa to Haneda that need no reservation, unlike the observation decks.
Tokyo Countdown 2026: Shinjuku vs Zojoji vs Sensoji
Three New Year countdown spots compared: the Metropolitan Government light show, the Zojoji bell under Tokyo Tower, and Sensoji.
Tokyo New Year Business Hours: What Opens January 1
Which Tokyo department stores close on January 1 and which open, plus Hatsuuri first-sale dates at Shinjuku Isetan and Ginza Mitsukoshi.
Hibiya Park: Access, Running Course & Autumn Leaves
Hibiya Park in central Tokyo: how to get there, the running loop, where the autumn leaves are best, night views and the restaurants.
Jiyugaoka: Cafes, Cake Shops & Half-Day Itinerary
A half day in Jiyugaoka: the cafes and cake shops it is known for, the boutiques worth a look, and how to get there from Shibuya.
Meiji Jingu Gaien Christmas Market 2025: Tickets & Hours
Pre-sale and same-day ticket prices for the 2025 Meiji Jingu Gaien Christmas Market, the limited mug benefit, opening hours and how to get there.
Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2025: All 17 Booths
Complete guide to 2025 Azabudai Hills Christmas Market - dates, hours, access, 17 booth menus, Santa events, and Tokyo Tower night view photo spots
Roppongi Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2025: Lights & Rink
Complete guide to 2025 Roppongi Tokyo Midtown Christmas featuring illumination, Santa tree, Christmas marche, ice rink, restaurants and shopping
Hibiya Midtown Illumination 2025: Zootopia 2 Collab
The 2025 Hibiya Midtown illumination with its Zootopia 2 collaboration, the 6F Hibiya Park view, and a walking route through Marunouchi.
Skytree Christmas Market 2025: Schedule & Photo Spots
Complete guide to Tokyo Skytree Christmas Market 2025: official schedule, photo spots, and insider tips!
Shinjuku Gyoen: Admission, Hours, Gates & Starbucks
What Shinjuku Gyoen costs, opening hours by season, which gate to use, the Starbucks inside, and the rules on picnics and running.
Oiwake Dango Shinjuku: Menu, Prices & 300-Year History
Oiwake Dango Honpo in Shinjuku, making dango for 300 years. The menu and prices, the cafe space, seasonal varieties and gift packaging.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory: Free Entry
The free 45th-floor observation deck in Shinjuku: light show times, how the South and North decks differ, closure days and how to get up.
Tokyo Disneyland: Tickets, DPA, Hotels & Restaurants
Disneyland or DisneySea, how variable ticket pricing works, Disney Premier Access, afternoon passes, plus hotels, dining and getting there.
Tokyo Christmas Illumination Itinerary: 4 Days & Budget
A four-day Tokyo route built around the christmas illuminations in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa and Roppongi, with transport and costs.
Former Asakura House Daikanyama: Entry, Socks & Autumn
A 100-year-old Important Cultural Property in Daikanyama: Taisho-era rooms, the garden in autumn, the admission fee and the socks rule.
Ikebukuro Guide: East Exit Anime vs West Exit Art
Ikebukuro's two halves: Sunshine City, Animate and Pokemon Center on the east, the art museum side on the west, and IKEBUS between them.
Tokyo Transportation Cards: Suica, Welcome Suica & PASMO
How to get an iPhone Suica, a Welcome Suica or a PASMO, what each one costs, and a straight comparison to work out which suits your trip.
Tokyo Christmas Markets 2025: Which One to Go To
Tokyo's christmas markets compared: Ueno Park, Roppongi Hills, Yokohama Akarenga, Azabudai Hills, Skytree and Meiji Jingu Gaien.
Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2025: 5 Spots & Peak Dates
When is Tokyo's 2025 autumn foliage at its peak? Top 5 spots for fall colors, expected peak dates, and night illumination details.
Yebisu Guide: Garden Place, Beer Museum & Dining
Yebisu Garden Place, the renewed Yebisu Brewery Tokyo, the beer museum and where to eat, laid out as one walk from Ebisu Station.
Akihabara Guide: Figure Shops, Gacha & Where to Eat
Explore Akihabara's otaku culture: Radio Kaikan figure shops, gacha paradises, and recommended restaurants.
Tokyo October Festivals 2025: Ramen Festa & Halloween
Fourteen October 2025 events in Tokyo including Ramen Festa and Ikebukuro Halloween, with October weather and what to wear.