Useful Links & Exclusive Deals
Discover the electrifying allure of Tokyo—a city that never sleeps and constantly dazzles! For those of us who call it home, Tokyo offers the thrill of an amusement park that operates non-stop, around the clock. If you're venturing here for the first time, you might wonder where to begin. And for those returning, prepare to be surprised with fresh sights and novel experiences.
To enhance your journey, we've carefully selected a collection of our favorite resources, ensuring you'll find them as invaluable as we do. As our esteemed guest, you'll gain access to exclusive ticket options and a range of special deals and offers, all of which we update regularly to give you the best possible experience. Dive into the vibrant spirit of Tokyo and let the city's dynamic energy captivate you!
Sim Cards & Portable Wifi
While staying at any of our properties, you will have access to fast Wifi but for some you may need wifi or a sim card while on the move. For Sim cards we recommend: Mobal- Simcards
For Portable wifi we commend: Ninja Wifi (Plus you get 10% off!)
Tours, Events, Experiences & Special Classes
Rakuten travel Experience
Book experiences you will never forget with Rakuten Travel Experience (Previously Voyagin). Instant and seamless bookings with discounts. Want to experience tea ceremony or kimono wearing? They can help you! What about morning training at a sumo stable? Or Universal Studio Tickets or Team Lab Tickets?
Check out this link for all your needs.
arigato food tours
Travel . Tours . Food . Adventure
Big foodie? We can personally recommend these tours!
Unseen Japan Tours
Let Unseen Japan Tours take you where tourists generally can’t go.
Viator specialized in private tours outside of Tokyo as well. Interested in day trips - check them out below!
Looking for other tickets?
- Ghibli Museum Tickets(and blog post of how to get!)
- Disney tickets
Looking for other tours?
- Secret Food Tours
- Beyond Shibuya
- Omkase Tours
- Mirit Weinstock Art Tours
- Japan Awaits
- Real Japanese Gardens
- Bike Tours
For more options, explore our recommended apps and useful links to enhance your stay!
Apps we love
Let’s face it, its mostly apps these days! These are our tried and true go to’s to help with your travel.
Japan Transit Planner ios | android
Google Maps ios | android
Trip Advisor ios | android
Viator - Tours & Tickets ios | android
NHK World- Japan ios | android
Japan Travel (Route, Map & Guide) ios | android
Travel Japan Wi-Fi ios | android
Japan Connected WI-Fi ios | android
Go (Taxi app) ios | android
Google Translate ios | android
Gurunavi ios | android
Ecbo Cloak (Bag storage) ios | android
Restaurants and eating out
*In general we find Trip Advisor and google maps to have the best and most up-to-date information about eating out in Tokyo. If you have particular needs though definitely ask and we can steer you in the right direction!
Ashman’s Trip Advisor
Tracey’s food guide (Downloadable)
15 Best vegan restaurants
Vegan Food Happy Cow
Tokyo Terraces (Outdoor eating)
Top Restaurants 2024/ Top Restaurants 2024 Pt2
Printable cards in Japanese for dietary restrictions
Traveling out of Tokyo - we have recs for that too!
STRs in and out of Tokyo
Shōnenji Temple Lodge, MIyazaki
Maneki Machiya, Guest House Kyoto
Akira’s AirBnb, Central Spot in Osaka
Akiya Guest House, Akiya (Kanagawa)
Aomori Countryside Lodge, Aomori
Looking for a winter wonderland out of Tokyo?
Can't find what you are looking for?
Needing something special?
We are here to answer any questions you may have.
If you can't find the dates or pricing you are looking for, please reach out to us.
We can often make arrangements to accommodate you.
*Please note some links on this page are affiliate links meaning that at no extra cost to you, TFS gets a small kickback but rest assured we have tested these services personally and are happy to endorse them.