Is it better and cheaper to plan a trip to Tokyo yourself or through tour packages?

Is it better and cheaper to plan a trip to Tokyo yourself or through tour packages?
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answer:I would say it’s better to be a traveler than a tourist. ;) Both can be very economical if you do your research ahead of time and ask people in the know.
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