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Can you still purchase a Toica at Tokyo Station?
fwiw if they're gonna be here a month and mostly sticking to central Tokyo, the Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket is 600 yen and works out way cheaper than a Toica for days when they're hitting multiple spots. the Toica's still solid for random JR trips and konbini snacks though. just a heads up, the vending machines at Tokyo Station only take cash for the initial 500 yen deposit, so have them hit an ATM first if they don't have yen on them
toica is still available at the midori no madoguchi (green window) on the yaesu side of tokyo station, not just the vending machines. for a film crew moving gear around, the suica or pasmo works the same but if they lose it the toica is a pain to replace outside of the nagoya area, so i'd get them a suica at the tokyo station machines instead since it's more universal for refunds and reloads tbh. the 1-month tokyo metro pass is 10,800 yen and covers 13 subway lines, but it doesn't work on jr or toei buses which might be annoying if they're hopping between locations. also, remind them that all these cards can be loaded on iphone via apple wallet now so they don't need to mess with physical cards if the crew has phones with japanese suica support, just set it up with a credit card before they land.
yeah you can still get a Toica at Tokyo Station, the machines are near the JR ticket gates on the Marunouchi side. just a heads up though, if they're here for a month and gonna be riding a lot, a 定期券 (teiki) might actually be cheaper depending on their route. but Toica is prob the easiest for a crew that'll be moving around different areas each day, no hassle with fare calculation. also worth noting the Toica deposit is 500 yen, you get it back when you return the card at the end
3 Days in Moscow: Itinerary 2026
This 3-day itinerary groups attractions by neighborhood to minimize transit time. Moscow's metro is fast and efficient, but walking between nearby sites saves time. Plan for… 🗺️ Overview & Strategy
This 3-day itinerary groups attractions by neighborhood to minimize transit time. Moscow's metro is fast and efficient, but walking between nearby sites saves time. Plan for 20-30 minute metro rides between districts and 10-15 minute walks within each area.
🏛️ Day 1: Red Square & Kremlin
Start at Red Square (free entry, open 24/7) to see St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin walls. Visit the Kremlin grounds (ticket 700 RUB, open 10:00-17:00, closed Thursdays) and Armoury Chamber (separate ticket 1000 RUB). End at the State Historical Museum (400 RUB, open 10:00-18:00) for a deep dive into Russian history.
🎭 Day 2: Arbat & Cultural Sights
Spend the morning on Old Arbat Street, a pedestrian thoroughfare with street performers and souvenir stalls. Walk to the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts (600 RUB, open 11:00-20:00, closed Mondays) for an impressive art collection. In the evening, catch a performance at the Bolshoi Theatre (tickets from 1500 RUB, book online in advance).
🌳 Day 3: Sparrow Hills & Gorky Park
Take the metro to Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills) for a panoramic view of the city from the observation deck (free). Then head to Gorky Park (free entry) for a relaxing stroll or bike rental (300 RUB/hour). End at the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art (500 RUB, open 11:00-21:00, closed Mondays).
🚇 Getting Around
The Moscow Metro is the fastest way to travel; buy a Troika card (50 RUB deposit, top up as needed) for unlimited rides. Single trips cost 65 RUB, and a 3-day pass is 540 RUB. Avoid taxis during rush hour (8:00-10:00 and 17:00-19:00) due to traffic.
🍽️ Where to Eat
For traditional Russian cuisine, try Cafe Pushkin (Tverskoy Boulevard, 500-1500 RUB per person) or Mari Vanna (Spiridonievsky Lane, 800-2000 RUB). Budget options include chain like Teremok for blini (200-400 RUB) and My-My for cafeteria-style meals (300-600 RUB).
💡 Practical Tips
Most museums are closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly. Learn a few Russian phrases like 'zdravstvuyte' (hello) and 'spasibo' (thank you). Carry cash as some smaller vendors don't accept cards. Download the Yandex.Maps app for offline navigation.
Solid itinerary, covers the essentials well. One thing I'd add is that the Kremlin ticket lines can get brutal, especially in summer. If you're going, buy your tickets online through the official website a few days ahead, you'll skip the main queue and walk right in. Also, for Day 2, the Arbat is fine for a quick wander but the food stalls are overpriced tourist traps. Walk a block north to Bolshaya Nikitskaya street for better and cheaper lunch spots, there's a decent Georgian place called Khachapuri that does a mean khachapuri for around 400 RUB.
ngl this is a really solid framework, youve clearly done your homework. one thing i always tell people is to hit up VDNKh on day 3 instead of Sparrow Hills if you have even a little energy left. the Soviet era pavilions are wild, theres a massive model of Moscow at the Cosmos pavilion that costs like 300 RUB to walk over, and the food court in the main building actually has decent Uzbek and Georgian food for under 500 RUB. plus the metro station there is one of the prettiest on the line, the ceiling mosaics alone are worth the trip.
also a heads up on the Troika card, you can refund the deposit at any ticket window when youre leaving, just ask for "vozvrat karty" and theyll hand you 50 RUB back. most tourists just toss em.
Yeah this is a really well thought out plan. One thing I'd swap is Day 3's walk in Gorky Park for a ride on the Moscow River cable car from Sparrow Hills, it drops you right near the park entrance and gives you amazing aerial views of the city for around 400 RUB. Also, if you're there on a weekend, the flea market at Izmailovo Kremlin is totally worth an hour or two on your first morning before Red Square, just grab a Troika card and hop on the metro there.