What to Expect When Planning a Short Trip to Tokyo I read so many Tokyo travel tips before I left for my trip and it was pretty overwhelming! From train advice to walking advice to where to find bathrooms and trashcans, there was a lot of info to read and absorb. Here’s what worked for […]
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Avoiding Major Tourist Restaurants in Tokyo I made a conscious decision to avoid many super touristy (and expensive) eateries in Tokyo—my most expensive meal was maybe $12. In fact, I avoided telling most of my friends who had visited because I knew they would suggest the pricier spots or the spots that were a bit
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One Day at Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are some of the premiere attractions to visit in Tokyo and for a good reason—they’re insanely intricate, a lot of fun, and a great experience for Disney fans. That said, social media really hypes the parks up and the value of a visit
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Where I Ate, Stayed, and How Much I Spent Hey! 💖Some links here are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I might earn a tiny commission—at no extra cost to you. I only share stuff I genuinely love, pinky promise! 🤞 There’s a common misconception that visiting Tokyo requires a huge budget. While the
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Using Jet Lag to Experience Quiet Tokyo Jet lag can be a bitch, there’s no two ways around it. When you’re dealing with even just a few hours time difference, it can really mess with your internal clock (Am I the only one who gets thrown off by a one hour time difference??). Sixteen hours?
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Why I Chose to Solo Travel in Tokyo Booking a solo trip to Tokyo was one of the best choices I made in 2025. Let me preface this by saying I don’t like waiting in lines, I don’t love being in crowds, and excessive noise bothers me. That said, this was one of the most
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A Calm, Budget Way to Experience Tokyo Alone Hey! 💖Some links here are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I might earn a tiny commission—at no extra cost to you. I only share stuff I genuinely love, pinky promise! 🤞 I chose to travel solo to Tokyo with one goal in mind: to experience
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