Planet Tokyo - A Traveler's Guide to Japan

Why Planet Tokyo?

Because your first trip to Japan can be like going to another planet. Planet Tokyo is here to guide you through the culture shock that many western travelers experience upon arrival in Japan. If you're planning a trip, or just hoping to learn something new and interesting about Japan, you've come to the right place.

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Cheap Guesthouses for longer stays

Once you find how affordable a long-term rental guesthouse in Japan can be, you might find you want to extend your stay in Japan. International guesthouses, colloquially called gaijin houses (foreigner houses) can be very affordable if you’re staying in Japan a month or longer. For example, you can get a room for 48,000 yen (includes electricity and gas) with a shared bath, kitchen and living room. That’s what five nights in a Japanese-style minshuku or ryokan would cost you!

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Travel Guide

• Cityrama Tokyo Afternoon Tour
  See Tokyo in an afternoon. This three and a half hour tour includes the following highlights: Tokyo Tower, National Diet Building (Drive by), Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street, and the Ginza Shopping District
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• Planning:
  Start here for pointers on all aspect of planning your trip.
• Travel Planner:
  Find the best rates on hotels and flights when you travel to Japan.

Inside Planet Tokyo

• Japanese 101
  Knowing just the bare minimum of Japanese we were able to safely navigate the subway system, purchase food (big deal), and exchange pleasantries with the people we met. The following won't make you fluent in Japanese, but you'll be able to say "please," "
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• Hotels:
  Accommodations to fit every budget.
• Restaurants:
  Dining in Tokyo is always an adventure.