10 Essential Travel Tips for First-Time Travelers to Tokyo

Tokyo is a fascinating blend of ultra-modern technology and deeply rooted traditions. For first-timers, however, the massive subway map and unwritten social rules can feel overwhelming. In this guide, we breakdown the absolute essentials:

1. Get a Suica or Pasmo Card: These IC cards let you breeze through train gates and pay at convenience stores.

2. Download Google Maps: Tokyo's subway system is intricate, but Google Maps is highly accurate with platform numbers and train schedules.

3. Respect the Silence: Talking on your mobile phone is forbidden on trains. Keep conversations in low whispers.

4. Carry Cash: While credit cards are widely accepted, small ramen shops and temple stalls only accept cash.

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