What it actually costs
When to go
Rainy season June, extreme humidity Jul-Aug. 35°C+ with 80% humidity.
Weekday mornings are 60% less crowded than weekends at major temples.
What locals know
Best sushi is at train station basement floors (depachika), not tourist areas.
Get a Suica card at the airport — works on all trains, buses, and convenience stores.
Convenience store food (7-Eleven, Lawson) is genuinely excellent.
Shinjuku Station has 200+ exits. Screenshot your exit number before arriving.
Tipping is considered rude. Don't do it anywhere.
Most restaurants close 2-5pm. Plan lunch before 2pm.
Honest warnings
Cash is still king. Many restaurants don't accept cards. Carry ¥10,000-20,000.
Tattoos can get you banned from onsen and some gyms.
Last trains around 11:30pm. Miss it = ¥5,000+ taxi or manga cafe sleep.
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