Plan & Essentials Tokyo Travel Updates: New Rules, Closures and Changes (November 2026)
What's changing in Tokyo in November 2026: SHIBUYA SKY passport checks, museum closures, the J.League winter break and the ¥3,000 departure tax.
Plan & Essentials
Plan your Tokyo trip: when to go, budgets and itineraries, money, phones and Wi-Fi, safety, useful Japanese phrases and tips for families.
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Plan & Essentials Solo Travel in Tokyo: Safety, Dining Alone and Practical Tips (2026)
Solo travel tips for Tokyo: safety, dining alone, trains, budget and emergency numbers for first-time visitors.
Plan & Essentials Is Tokyo Safe for Tourists? What to Watch For and Who to Call (2026)
Is Tokyo safe to visit? It is known as a safe city, but watch for nightlife touts and earthquakes. Emergency numbers and the 24-hour English hotline.
Plan & Essentials How Many Days in Tokyo? 1 to 7-Day Itineraries Compared (2026)
How many days do you need in Tokyo? What 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 days cover, with our itineraries, day trips and the right subway pass.
Plan & Essentials Tokyo Itinerary: 4 Days
A 4-day Tokyo itinerary: three days of classic sights grouped by area, plus a day trip to Kamakura, Hakone or Mt. Fuji, or a Tokyo day of your choice.
Plan & Essentials Do I Need a Visa for Japan? Visa-Free Countries and Rules
Japan visa requirements are the same for Tokyo, Kyoto and all of Japan: which countries are visa-exempt, how long you can stay and how to apply.
Plan & Essentials Typhoons in Tokyo: When They Hit and What Travelers Should Do
When typhoons are most likely in Tokyo and how to stay safe and follow warnings in English
Plan & Essentials How to Use a Japanese Toilet: Bidet Buttons, Flushing and the Sound Button
What the buttons on a Japanese toilet mean and how to flush
Plan & Essentials Can You Drink Tap Water in Tokyo? Safety, Taste and Tips
Yes, Tokyo tap water is safe to drink. See what the city tests, where the water comes from, how it tastes and where to refill your bottle.
Plan & Essentials Tipping in Japan: Do You Tip, and What to Do Instead
Why you do not tip in Japan, when a tip is OK, and the taxes and charges on your bill