Category: Getting Around
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Narita or Haneda to Tokyo: Which Airport Transport to Take (2026 Prices)
Haneda: 310 yen and 13 minutes. Narita: Skyliner from 2,310 or N’EX at 3,070. A local compares every option, and warns about the 20,000 yen late-night taxi trap.
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How Far Apart Are Tokyo’s Neighborhoods? Travel Times Between Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya & More
Is Ginza far from Shibuya? Most Tokyo areas are 5-20 minutes apart with no transfer. A local’s full travel-time matrix, plus the hidden cost inside stations.
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JR Pass in 2026: When It’s Worth It — and When It Wastes ¥20,000
The Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka route costs 29,470 yen in tickets versus 50,000 for the pass. A local runs the 2026 math on when the JR Pass wins, and when it wastes your money.
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Best eSIM for Japan Travel in 2026: An Honest Comparison by a Tokyo Local
Skip the airport SIM queues. A Tokyo local compares Klook, Ubigi, Airalo and Saily with real 2026 prices — and explains which Japanese network you actually get.