Japan Travel Guide

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I had no idea how much I would fall in love with Tokyo. I know you will too, so I put together this travel guide full of tips and recommendations during my week there.
The city had actually been at the top of my mental travel top 5 for years. I actually cancelled a trip to Tokyo last summer so I could go back to California – which was great because we ended up moving here. So instead of heading back to Toronto for Christmas (which was dealing with a serious ice storm), we packed our bags and finally made my wish come true – a visit to Tokyo.

Eat LOTS of Ramen – You will eat the BEST ramen of your life in Japan. I promise. Don’t get caught up in where or how. ALL the ramen is good. I didn’t have a bad bowl my entire trip and I’m still dreaming of the bowl above that I had at Onomitchi near Hotel Niwa in Tokyo.
DO check out Tokyo Ramen Street located in the basement level of Tokyo Station. Just buy your ticket from a vending machine – insert cash first, look at the pictures and push the button of the ramen bowl you want. The machine will spit out a ticket and your change. Hand your ticket to your server and she’ll direct you to a free seat. I never paid more than $10 for a hearty bowl or ramen. So cheap and so good.

Getting There – We flew into Narita International Airport about an hour outside of Tokyo. Taking a cab was not option – $250 was what one driver quoted me! Instead, hop on the Keisei Skyliner, a high-speed express train that will take 36 minutes to get you into Nippori Station in Tokyo. The reserved seats are spacious, there is a restroom on-board and the fee was around $25/person one-way. I reserved my seat when I arrived at the airport before I boarded the train.
There’s also free WiFi on-board, but you have to ask for the password at the reservation desk by showing your passport. Also note, you will get dropped off at Nippori or Ueno Station – meaning you will have to change to a local train to finish getting your destination.

Where to Stay – I came across Hotel Niwa in Tokyo by way of Tripadvisor. The rooms are small, but the property is modern, new and sleek. For $130 per night we had a cute little room with a double-ish bed, desk and decent-sized bathroom in our Standard Room. Book early (we didn’t) and score a larger premium room for just a bit more. Our stay also included buffet breakfast for two every morning and it was delicious! Do not miss the chance to enjoy a traditional Japanese Breakfast. I ate it almost every single day.

I can’t believe what a great deal this place was. We even made use of the coin-operated laundry, complimentary massage chairs and gym on the mezzanine level. They even left fresh-pressed pajamas on our bed everyday. The hotel is located in close proximity to two different train stations (about a 7-10 minute) walk and it was very easy to get around. I was told that Tokyo was an expensive city. It’s not. The flight is expensive – but I paid less to eat, drink and stay in Tokyo than I would have in New York City.
For those looking for something cheaper, make sure you check airbnb. I came across a bunch of furnished studio apartment rentals in Shinjuku that ranged from $65-95 USD a night and many included a free pocket WiFi rental.

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