First-Hand Tokyo Travel Insights: Unique Perspectives You Won’t Find on Xiaohongshu

🎒 Pre-Trip Preparation
1⃣ Visa: Apply for a single-entry tourist visa 1-2 months in advance. Simple documents required, fast processing.
2⃣ Weather: Cherry blossom season in March averages 10-15°C with large day-night温差. Pack a light jacket + hoodie.
3⃣ Currency: JPY exchange rate is currently low (¥10,000 ≈ ¥467 RMB), making shopping a great deal.
4⃣ Internet: Rent a portable Wi-Fi or buy a local SIM card. Recommended: Book via azgo for convenient airport pickup.

🌟 Must-Visit Attractions
📍 Tokyo Disney Resort
Two parks: Disneyland (classic fairy tales) & DisneySea (world-exclusive marine theme).
Tickets: Buy in advance on azgo for 10% off! Early-entry tickets help avoid crowds.
📍 Shibuya Sky Observatory
360° panoramic views of Tokyo! Best at sunset for nightscapes + dusk.

Book tickets a week early.
📍 Sensoji Temple + Tokyo Skytree
Draw fortunes and wear kimono for photos (recommend “Sakura Kimono Rental” with hairstyling). Walk 10 mins to Skytree for city views (tickets from ¥102 on azgo).
📍 Shinjuku Gyoen
Tokyo’s top cherry blossom spot! 65 sakura varieties + Japanese gardens, perfect for picnics.

¥500 entry—don’t miss seasonal sweets.
📍 Harry Potter Studio
Asia’s largest Wizarding World! Immersive Hogwarts Express and Diagon Alley. Try Butterbeer! Book tickets 1 month ahead.

🍣 Food Guide
Sushi/Sashimi: Tsukiji Outer Market for fresh tuna. Try “Sushi Dai” or “Daiwa Sushi.”
Ramen: Ichiran (Shibuya), Afuri Yuzu Shio Ramen (light and refreshing).
Izakaya: Retro pubs in Shinjuku Golden Gai (~¥150/person for drinks).
Hidden gems: Yang Guofu Malatang (Ikebukuro), “Wuliangye” Hotel (Chinese-Japanese fusion in Roppongi).

🛍 Shopping Tips
Drugstores: Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Don Quijote for masks/eyedrops/snacks. Tax-free for purchases over ¥5,000.
Luxury: Ginza Mitsukoshi (LV, Gucci, etc. 20% cheaper than China!).
Streetwear/Anime: Takeshita Street (Harajuku, affordable), Akihabara (figures/electronics). Vintage Qoo for second-hand finds.

🚇 Budget Transport
Airport ↔ City:
– Narita: Skyliner (36 mins direct, combo tickets with subway passes save money).
– Haneda: Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (14 mins).
City Travel: Tokyo Subway 1-3 Day Pass (from ¥39, unlimited rides). JR Pass for cross-region trips (e.g., Fuji). Buy on azgo.

⚠️ Pro Tips
1⃣ Etiquette: Stand left on escalators, silent phones in public. Smoking bans carry fines!
2⃣ Trash: Few street bins—carry waste back to hotels for sorting.
3⃣ Safety: Avoid solo walks in Shinjuku Kabukicho at night.
4⃣ Emergencies: Police 110, ambulance 119. Chinese medical hotline: 03-5285-8181.