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How to Ride Tokyo's City Buses | The fare is a flat rate of 210 yen, paid in advance with Suica or cash; credit cards are not accepted.
The Tokyo 23 wards' Toei buses have a flat fare of 210 yen for adults, regardless of the distance traveled. Payment can be made using IC cards like Suica or PASMO, or in cash; credit cards are not accepted. I will introduce the boarding procedure—entering through the front door, paying first, and exiting through the back door—along with rules for change and bills, the stop button, one-day passes, suitcases, and differences from airport buses, all illustrated with photos taken during actual rides.
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What is a yukata? Differences from kimono and how to choose one while traveling.
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How to Wear a Ryokan Yukata and Etiquette | Can You Wear It for Meals, Public Baths, and Outings?
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Atami Station Guide | Walking Directions After Exiting the Ticket Gate, Coin Lockers, Foot Baths, Shopping Streets, Bus Stops
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How to Send Suitcases Between Hotels in Japan? Delivery Fees, Duration, and How to Receive Them
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Is tipping necessary in Japan? A guide to payment methods for dining, taxis, and ryokans.
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What is an Otooshi? Charges for Unordered Small Dishes, How to Decline, and Enjoying Izakayas
Atami Plum Garden Guide | Japan's Earliest Plum Viewing Season, Plum Festival 2027, Admission Fee, Access
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Kiso Valley Ryokan and Inn Guide | Narai, Tsumago, Magome, Kiso Fukushima - Where to Stay?
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Tattoo-Friendly Onsen Guide｜Reasons for Refusal, Hiding with Stickers, Choosing Private Baths