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CPBR

The Tetsu

鉄 (tetsu), shorthand for Japan's railway enthusiasts.

KODAWARI familyこだわり
If this is you

Knows which train to take, which exit to use and has no issue crossing Tokyo for something good.

Loves systems, movement and getting somewhere worthwhile efficiently. You like Tokyo as a network: the right train, the right exit, and something famous at the end of the line.

  • Transport-savvy
  • Organised
  • Mobile
  • Thorough
  • Enthusiastic
What CPBR means

Your four letters

C

ClassicDiscovery

Prefers proven, iconic, well-known experiences.

The other side is O, Offbeat.

P

PlannedPlanning

Likes structure, research, reservations and knowing what comes next.

The other side is S, Spontaneous.

B

BuzzEnergy

Likes activity, crowds, energy, stimulation and momentum.

The other side is Z, Zen.

R

RoamRange

Happy travelling across the city or beyond for something worthwhile.

The other side is N, Near.

Where you should travel

Tokyo, for a CPBR

Where to stay

Tokyo Station or Ueno. You want the shinkansen and every major line on your doorstep.

1

The Hakone loop

Train, switchback railway, cable car, ropeway and a boat, all on one pass. This was built for you.

2

Kamakura and the Enoden

The Great Buddha, then a tiny coastal tram that runs between people's houses.

3

Nikko

Two hours out, a UNESCO shrine complex, and back in time for dinner.

Who to travel with

Your people, and your problem

Your family
C + P · Classic, Planned

KODAWARIこだわり

“If you're going to do it, do it properly.”

Kodawari is the Japanese word for caring about the details more than anyone asked you to. Kodawari travelers want the real version of the famous thing, and they've done the reading to make sure they get it. They're the reason the group had a table.

How to travel: Build the trip around a few things done right: the booked counter seat, the timed entry, the first train out. You don't need more stops. You need better ones.

Not sure this is you?

Two minutes, no wrong answers. Koko works out your four letters and picks places in Tokyo to match.

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