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Planning
Beyond the Golden Route
You've done Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka. Here's where to go next, how to get there, and how long you need.
Itinerary
Your Second Trip: 7-Day Itinerary
A week-long route through the places most first-timers miss, with day-by-day transit and where to sleep.
Where to Stay
Tokyo: Which Neighborhood to Book
10 neighborhoods compared by price, transit access, food, and what kind of trip you're planning.
Food
Tokyo Food by Neighborhood
What to eat where. Each neighborhood has a food identity, and knowing it saves you from wandering.
Onsen
Best Onsen Towns, Ranked
8 onsen towns compared side by side. Which one fits your trip depends on where you're coming from and how long you have.
Day Trip vs Overnight
Hakone: Day Trip or Overnight?
85 minutes from Shinjuku. The answer depends on whether you want the ryokan or just the views.