Tokyo 5-day itinerary 2026
Field-tested 5-day plan: Shinjuku base, two zones per day, honest budget.
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Transit · JR Pass
JR Pass 2026: Is It Still Worth It?
Four real routes calculated, six alternatives that may beat the Pass.
Kansai · Itinerary
Osaka & Kyoto 5-day itinerary
Dotonbori, Kiyomizu, Arashiyama — full tested route.
Tokyo · Mt. Fuji
Tokyo to Mt. Fuji day trip guide
Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, Arakurayama — bus times, prices, must-knows.
Kansai · Foliage
Kyoto autumn foliage guide
18 temple-by-temple foliage timings + crowd-avoidance tactics.
Chubu · Winter
Shirakawa-go winter illuminations
The 6-day-only event that needs a 4-month-ahead booking.
Kansai · Theme Park
USJ Express Pass + Nintendo World guide
Express 4 vs 7 compared, timed-entry tickets explained.
Prep · eSIM
Best eSIM for Japan 2026: 5 brands tested
27 speed tests across Tokyo, Kyoto, Hokkaido. Honest ranking.
Prep · Weather
Japan Weather by Month 2026: 4-Region Quick Table
Hokkaido to Okinawa monthly temps, rain, what to wear — one table, 30-second lookup.