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Japan made
simpler.
Trains, money, internet, accommodation and everyday etiquette — practical advice to make traveling Japan easier from the moment you arrive.
FIRST TIME IN JAPAN?
YOUR FIRST JAPAN TRIP
Japan can feel complicated before your first trip. The transport system is huge, payment habits are different and there are plenty of small customs that visitors may not know.
Start with the essentials, then build the trip that works for you.
EXPLORE THE ESSENTIALS →BEFORE YOU GO
THE ESSENTIALS
Entry requirements, itineraries, packing, useful apps and everything to prepare before your trip.
Trains, Shinkansen, IC cards, buses, flights and getting from A to B.
Cash, cards, ATMs, currency exchange and paying for things while traveling Japan.
eSIMs, SIM cards, pocket Wi-Fi and staying connected throughout your trip.
Hotels, hostels, ryokan, capsule hotels and choosing the right place to stay.
Everyday customs, useful phrases and the basics that make traveling Japan easier.
ESSENTIAL READING
The rhythmic clatter of hard-wheeled luggage dragged across the historic cobblestones of Kanazawa or the narrow, lantern-lit alleys of Kyoto is a decidedly modern sound.…
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TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE
Less time figuring it out.
More time experiencing Japan.
MORE PRACTICAL ADVICE
READY TO EXPLORE?
Once the practical stuff is sorted, go beyond the guidebook and discover the places, food and experiences that make Japan unforgettable.
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