IGO JOURNAL
Food, culture, and the rhythm of Shin-Okubo life — curated by the IGO team.
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Tokyo imposes an accommodation tax on hotels charging ¥10,000 or more per night. ¥100 for ¥10,000-15,000 and ¥200 for ¥15,000 and above. The tax will be added at checkout. See full details here.
Need to buy medicine, cosmetics, and snacks late at night? Here's a roundup of 5 24-hour or late-night drugstores in Shinjuku Ward, from Don Quijote to Matsumoto Kiyoshi.
What business travelers and digital nomads care about most — whether cafes have outlets and Wi-Fi. We've compiled 3 cafes in Shin-Okubo confirmed to have outlets and the features of each.
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4 routes from Narita Airport to Shinjuku: cheapest ¥1,030 (100 min), fastest 80 min (¥3,250). Here's a summary of time and fares for all 4 options.
What to do with luggage before check-in and after checkout? IGO HOTEL offers complimentary luggage storage. This guide covers storage hours, item limits, oversized luggage rules, and alternative options.
3-5 day short trips: eSIM is most convenient. Long stays: SIM cards are most economical. Multiple users: WiFi rental is best value. A breakdown of pros, cons, and ideal scenarios for 3 Japanese internet solutions.
Japan's Takkyubin (Yamato) delivery service gets your luggage to the hotel or airport the next day. ¥2,000–3,000 per item. This section outlines Yamato's process, restrictions, and use cases.
Short-term IC Cards, Multi-City JR Pass, and All-Day Tokyo Metro/Toei Transit Passes: Cost Comparison and Usage Guide for 3 Options
IGO HOTEL offers no included breakfast with 3 options: convenience store ¥300 for quick service, café ¥600 for leisurely dining, kitchen self-cooking ¥150 for budget savings. This article compares cost, time, and taste.
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