Tokyo Cheapo in Kanagawa: 19 Spots From the Video

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Planning notes for Tokyo

Trip guide

• About Tokyo
  About TokyoTokyo, situated on the eastern coast of Honshu, transitioned from a fishing village known as Edo to the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603. Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the city was renamed Tokyo and became the capital of Japan.
• When to go
  When to goThe best times to visit Tokyo are during spring (late March to April) for cherry blossoms or autumn (November to early December) for vibrant foliage and mild, dry weather. Summers are notoriously hot and humid with a rainy season in June, while winters are cold but generally sunny and clear. Peak tourist crowds and higher prices coincide with the spring blossoms and Golden Week (late April/early May), whereas the winter months offer the fewest crowds and lower costs.
• Getting around
  Getting around Tokyo

  • International Air Travel (Narita and Haneda) Most visitors arrive via Narita International Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND), which offer extensive rail connections like the Narita Express or Tokyo Monorail directly into the city center.
  • Tokyo Subway and JR Train Network The city is best navigated using the highly efficient JR Yamanote Loop Line and the interconnected Tokyo Metro and Toei subway systems, which cover nearly every major district and tourist attraction.
  • IC Cards (Suica and Pasmo) To travel seamlessly, visitors use rechargeable IC cards like Suica or Pasmo, which allow for tap-and-go entry on almost all trains, buses, and even payments at many convenience stores throughout the city.
• Local tips
  Local tips

  • Purchase a digital Suica or Pasmo card on your phone for seamless transit payments and convenience store purchases.
  • Stand on the left side of escalators and keep noise levels to a minimum while using public transportation.
  • Carry a small bag for your trash as public waste bins are rare, and always separate recyclables at designated stations.
• What’s new
  What’s new in Tokyo

  • Nanzuka Underground Flagship Gallery: A major new contemporary art space that opened in Shibuya Axsh on September 12, 2026.
  • Shibuya Marui (Wooden Landmark): Japan's first major wooden shopping mall, which opened in summer 2026, trending for its sustainable architecture and a free public rooftop garden.
• Tokyo Day Trip Kanagawa↗
  Tokyo Day Trip KanagawaThe official tourism website for Kanagawa Prefecture, providing travel guides for Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone, and other regional destinations.