The first thing you need to do when planning your trip to Japan is to book your flight – and depending on where you’re coming from, you may get to choose between Tokyo’s two airports – Narita International Airport or Haneda International Airport. But which is the best Tokyo airport for your trip? Having flown into both of them multiple times, I think there are a few things to consider in the battle of Narita vs Haneda…
Pre-Departure
All the logistics to think about before you go – like SIMS vs eSIMS, immigration paperwork, packing tips, changing money, getting from the airport etc
How to Use the Navitime App to Plan Your Bullet Train Trips
When you’re planning your Japan trip, especially if you’re trying to work out things like how long you need to spend in places, how long it takes to get from A-B or whether the Japan Rail Pass is worth it, you’ll need to use one of the bullet train planning apps. One of the most popular of these is called Navitime and here’s what you need to know to make it work for you…
How to Sleep on the Plane to Japan
Being able to sleep on the plane can make a big difference to your Japan trip. If you arrive feeling refreshed you’re more able to get off the ground running as soon as you land (important when there’s so much to do in Japan), it also makes long flights go quicker and prevents the absolute dread that comes with a night flight otherwise.
The problem is it’s not always so easy…
10 ‘Easy-Read’ Novels Set in Japan
Whether you’re looking for something fun to read before you go to get you in the mood for your holiday, a book for the plane or when relaxing in your room, or you miss Japan and need your fix, this list of novels set in Japan contains the titles for you.
Don’t Let Jetlag Spoil Your Japan Trip
Jetlag is the curse of long-haul travel, but if you don’t want it to spoil your trip to Japan, check out this list of tips.
The Really-Useful Japan Packing List You Need For Your Trip
You’re often advised to pack light for Japan, but if you’re wondering how to do that our Japan packing list can help. It explains how to pack for Japan – and, importantly, what you shouldn’t bother to take with you which helps when packing light.