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Japan Travel Guide

How to Get to Mt. Fuji from Tokyo (2026): The Honest Truth About Trains vs. Tours

WARNING for 2026 Travelers: The "Fuji Excursion" train is a nightmare to book. Don't get stranded at Shinjuku Station. This guide reveals why a Bus Tour or Private Charter is actually the smarter choice for Mt. Fuji.
Japan Travel Guide

Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo: How to Book “Sold Out” Tickets & 2026 Guide

Is Harry Potter Tokyo a theme park? No! Here is everything you need to know about the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo in 2026, including how to secure tickets when they are sold out.
Disney

Tokyo Disney Resort Tickets 2026: Official Site Card Error Solution & Guide

Planning a trip to Tokyo Disney? Stop! Space Mountain is closed and the official site blocks US credit cards. Read this guide to secure your tickets and enter Fantasy Springs.
Japan Travel Guide

How to Book Shinkansen Online: Tokyo to Kyoto/Osaka (Avoid SmartEX Errors!)

SmartEX rejecting your credit card? Don't panic. Here is the easiest way to book Shinkansen tickets from Tokyo to Kyoto/Osaka online using Klook. Includes a Green Car review and important baggage rules.
Japan Travel Guide

Don’t Rent Pocket WiFi! The Best eSIM for Japan (2026 Review & Speed Test)

Still renting a heavy Pocket WiFi? Stop! In 2026, eSIM is the smartest choice for Japan travel. It's instant, cheap, and works with US iPhones. Read my full review and setup guide here.
Japan Travel Guide

Tokyo 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Shibuya Sky & TeamLab (How to Secure “Sold Out” Tickets)

WARNING for 2026 Travelers: Shibuya Sky and TeamLab tickets vanish instantly. This guide reveals the exact booking windows, credit card workarounds, and the definitive answer to "Planets vs. Borderless."
Japan Travel Guide

STOP! Don’t Buy JR Pass: The $130 “Travel Hack” for Tokyo-Osaka (2026)

The National JR Pass is too expensive. Discover the "Hokuriku Arch Pass," the smartest travel hack for the Golden Route via Kanazawa. Includes 2026 Tsuruga transfer info.
Japan Travel Guide

Hakone Free Pass Guide: The Only Ticket You Need for Mt. Fuji & Onsen (2026)

Planning a trip to see Mt. Fuji? Discover why the "Hakone Free Pass" is essential for the Hakone Loop. Includes digital pass activation guide.
Japan Travel Guide

JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass Guide: The Ultimate Savings Hack (2026)

Planning to visit Hiroshima from Osaka? Don't pay full price. This 5-day pass saves you over 7,000 JPY and includes the Miyajima Ferry and Hello Kitty Shinkansen.
Destinations

Hakone 2-Day Itinerary: The “Golden Route” & Mt. Fuji Views (2026 No-Fail Guide)

Is Hakone just a tourist trap? No, it is an "Active Volcano Adventure"! But if you bring a suitcase on the mountain train, you will regret it. Here is Hachi-sensei's strategy to conquer the loop, eat the Black Egg, and relax in a private Onsen without stress.