Although the east side of Kichijoji Station is a quieter part of Kichijōji, there is a reason that many people visit that area: a cafe named Hattifnatt (ハティフナット). Following the train track, you will get to an ordinary house at first glance. But if you look closely, doesn’t the wooden gate seem a little bit […]
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Inokashira Park in Kichijōji is a great urban park to enjoy nature. You can easily spend a couple of hours in this vast park. But the longer you stay there, the emptier your stomach will get. So, many would grab a picnic mat and food to picnic on the park’s lawn or benches. But if
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A spot to have a relaxing afternoon tea and live like a celebrity on the side of Inokashira Park is Mlesna Tea Tokyo (ムレスナティー東京). The cafe that overlooks the park looks like a villa. The space beyond the gate is like a VIP lounge. Being in the luxurious space already feels like you are part
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Kichijōji in Tokyo has many amazing cafes and restaurants, but many don’t cater to a vegan diet. Fortunately, there are still a couple of places for us vegan and vegetarian to visit. Most offer meat and vegan options, perfect for those who travel with non-vegan families and friends!
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Did you know that Tokyo has two major international airports? If you have a layover in Japan, you may arrive at one airport and depart from another. The Tokyo Narita Airport and the Tokyo Haneda Airport are located approximately 80 km apart. This means you will want to allow at least 2 hours to travel
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Tokyo’s transportation system is probably the most complicated in the world. With so many train stations packed in the city, even the Japanese find it confusing when they look at Tokyo’s railway map. If you are from somewhere other than Tokyo, it is even harder to figure out which train line to get to the
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Are you planning a trip to Tokyo? You probably have a couple of places you want to visit, but which ward/area in Tokyo should you stay in? Is there an area safer than others? Does the hotel you are looking to book have easy access to transportation? Read on for tips and advice on the
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Kawaguchiko (河口湖) or Lake Kawaguchi are one of Japan’s top tourist destinations. But because the lake at the foot of Mt. Fuji isn’t located in Tokyo’s city center, you may be wondering how to get from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko. If that is the case, read on to discover the best way for you to get
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Transportation is one of the biggest hurdles many tourists face when planning their trip to Tokyo. In fact, the city’s public transportation system is probably the most complex system in the world! What makes it more confusing is the numerous transportation passes and tickets for you to choose from. So if you are unsure which
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If it is your first time traveling to Tokyo and you don’t have a guide, the first challenge you might encounter is how to get to the hotel in Tokyo from the airport. While the transportation system in Tokyo is really convenient, it is also somewhat complicated. Below is a summary of how you can
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