Things to Do in Japan

teamLab Tokyo Tickets (2026): Planets vs Borderless & How to Book

Tokyo has two teamLab museums — Planets in Toyosu and Borderless in Azabudai. We compare them, explain which suits your trip, and show how to book before they sell out.

Universal Studios Japan Tickets & Express Pass (2026): What to Buy

USJ now requires online tickets, and Super Nintendo World needs timed entry. We explain Studio Pass tiers, whether the Express Pass is worth it, and what to buy for your visit.

Shibuya Sky Tickets (2026): Price, Best Time & How to Book

Shibuya Sky is Tokyo's best rooftop view — and its sunset slots sell out fast. We cover prices, the best time to go, and how to book (even with a foreign card).

Tokyo Disney Tickets (2026): Disneyland & DisneySea — How to Buy

Tokyo Disney tickets are date-specified and sell out weeks ahead — with no gate sales. We explain how to buy (even when the official site blocks foreign cards) and how to choose between Disneyland and DisneySea.

Mt Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo (2026): Tours, Routes & Tips

A Mt Fuji day trip runs 10–12 hours and ties together Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchiko and the 5th Station. We compare group tours, private tours and going it alone by train.

Best Tokyo Observation Decks (2026): Shibuya Sky vs Skytree vs Tokyo Tower

Shibuya Sky, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower or the free Tocho deck? We compare heights, prices, views and which one is worth your time — and money.

Kimono Rental in Japan (2026): Kyoto & Asakusa — Prices & How to Book

Rent a kimono in Asakusa or Kyoto with dressing, hair and hundreds of designs included. We explain what's in a plan, which area to pick and how the same-day rental works.

Tokyo Street Go-Kart (2026): Rules, IDP Requirement & How to Book

Driving a street go-kart on Tokyo's roads needs an International Driving Permit, your home licence and your passport — sorted before you fly. Here are the rules by country and how to book.

Osaka Attractions & Passes (2026): Amazing Pass, Kaiyukan, Umeda Sky & More

The Osaka Amazing Pass bundles unlimited subway and 40+ attractions — but not USJ or Kaiyukan. We break down what's included, what isn't, and whether the pass actually pays off.

Best Things to Do in Tokyo (2026): Tickets, Attractions & Experiences

A planner's overview of Tokyo's best ticketed attractions — observation decks, teamLab, Disney, the Warner Bros. studio tour, go-karts, sumo, kimono and a Mt. Fuji day trip — each with a link to our full guide.

Warner Bros Studio Tour Tokyo (Harry Potter) 2026: Tickets & How to Book

Asia's first studio tour of its kind, on timed entry with no re-entry. We cover ticket prices, why slots sell out weeks ahead, how to reach Toshimaen, and how to book.

Nara Day Trip (2026): Deer Park, Todai-ji & How to Get There

An hour from Kyoto or Osaka: 1,200-plus bowing deer, the Great Buddha at Todai-ji, and lantern-lined Kasuga Taisha. We compare doing it by train versus a guided tour.

Hiroshima & Miyajima Day Trip (2026): Peace Park, Floating Torii & How to Go

Two UNESCO sites in one day from Kansai: the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima's floating torii. Shinkansen times, JR Pass notes, 2026 closures, and tour vs DIY.

Sumo in Tokyo (2026): Tournament Tickets vs Morning Practice

The 2026 Tokyo tournament dates, how to buy official tickets safely (and avoid resale sites), seat types and same-day tickets, plus year-round morning practice tours.

Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo (2026): Great Buddha, Temples & How to Get There

An hour from Tokyo: the open-air bronze Great Buddha at Kotoku-in, the hillside temple of Hase-dera, and the coastal Enoden tram. We compare doing it by train versus a guided tour.

Best Things to Do in Kyoto (2026): Temples, Geisha & Experiences

A planner's overview of Kyoto's greatest hits — Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, the Arashiyama bamboo grove, Kinkaku-ji, Gion and Nishiki Market — each with a link to learn more.

Best Things to Do in Osaka (2026): Castle, Dotonbori & USJ

A planner's overview of Osaka — Osaka Castle, the neon-lit Dotonbori district, Universal Studios Japan, the Kaiyukan aquarium, the Umeda Sky Building and Shinsekai — with links to full guides.

Tokyo Food & Izakaya Tours (2026): Shinjuku Bar Hopping & What to Eat

Shinjuku bar hopping through Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai: what to eat, costs, the 20+ alcohol rule, and a daytime Tsukiji market option. How the tours work and how to book.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience (2026): Tokyo, Kyoto & What to Expect

What a tea ceremony involves, how long it takes, Tokyo versus Kyoto, pairing with a kimono, plus seating and pregnancy notes — and how to book a beginner-friendly session.

Nikko Day Trip from Tokyo (2026): Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls & How to Get There

About two hours north of Tokyo: the UNESCO-listed Toshogu Shrine in a cedar forest, the 97-metre Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji. Train times, the Irohazaka road, and tour vs DIY.

Tokyo Cooking Class (2026): Sushi & Ramen Making — What to Expect & How to Book

Make sushi and ramen from scratch, then eat it. We cover class types, prices (about ¥5,000–20,000), English-language and kid-friendly options, and how to pick and book the right session.

Samurai & Ninja Experience in Tokyo (2026): Sword Lessons, Where to Go & Tickets

Armour dress-up, shuriken throwing and sword lessons — indoors and year-round in central Tokyo. We compare museum-style venues and sword classes, flag the age limits, and show how to book.