Getting around metropolitan Tokyo

Whether you are visiting Japan as a tourist or working here, you almost guaranteed to have to find your way across Tokyo at some point. The Tokyo public transport system is very efficient and although sometimes frustrating when it comes to connections and just the quantity of people traveling with you, it is probably the most efficient transport system in the world.

In Tokyo you will find many ways of moving about: from the more traditional trains, busses, taxis, metro (subway), to futuristic monorails and modern driverless trains and also ships. Flying is probably the only option you do not have. In general though the train network and the metro will be most convenient and cost effective. Buses are abundant, however, finding your way onto the correct line and the right stop can be tricky.

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Japanese fleamarket

I am a bit of fan of flea markets. Turns out there is a flea market held in Shinjuku every 2nd Sunday of the month at the ?? shrine. The temple can be a bit tricky to find but you can ask around if you get lost.

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