Planning your first trip to Japan can get overwhelming. Tokyo alone has enough sights, neighbourhoods, food spots, and day trips to fill months and then you start adding Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakone, or Mount Fuji into the mix. Agghh, my head hurts… but these are the steps that can help reduce the panic and help you create a more manageable plan.
Japan Travel Tips
The best advice for planning your trip to Japan – and getting around the country once you arrive.
Kyoto or Kanazawa? Which Should You Visit?
Kanazawa is often called Little Kyoto, leading some to suggest you skip Kyoto on your trip and head to Kanazawa instead. But is this really a good idea? Our guide helps you decide.
25 Ways to Save Money on Your Japan Trip
Japan has a reputation as an expensive destination – but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you save money on your trip.
9 Things Not To Bring to Japan
When planning your Japan trip, it’s easy to focus solely on what you need to bring. But Japan has very strict rules about what you can’t bring into the country – or sometimes even take out of it. Some items that are perfectly normal at home, or on other trips you’ve taken, could get confiscated, … Read more
Where to Get Western Breakfasts in Japan
Want to start your day with a familiar meal during your trip to Japan? Here are 10 suggestions of places that might help. They’re where to go if you want to breakfast on pastries, sandwiches or a full-on bacon and egg extravaganza.
The Quick Guide to Family-Restaurants in Japan
Japan is an incredible destination for families, but eating out as a family can sometimes be daunting, especially if you’re eating with kids who might like their food to be a bit more like home. That’s where Japan’s family-friendly restaurant chains come in very handy.
When Are Japan’s Public Holidays?
Japan has 16 national holidays a year. Some of them you’ll hardly notice, while others can completely throw off your plans by filling the Shinkansen, causing things to close on random days, or turning the queue for that theme park ride you’re looking forward to from 45 minutes to two hours. Trying to tailor your … Read more
What to Do With Your Bags Before Check in or After Checkout in Japan?
Most hotels in Japan have very strict check-in and check-out times, so what do you do with your bags if you’re flight arrives early or leaves late? Or, if you’re staying in an Airbnb where you can’t leave your bags with reception – what then? Here’s our guide to your options.