We have dedicated this section to detailed and visual Japan travel guides. Come and let us help you explore and enjoy the best of the Land of the Rising Sun.
If you are overwhelmed by the sheer number of Japanese shrines, million torii gates spread around the country, many authentic shopping streets, hidden all over – fear no more.
Our Travel Guide section will resolve all your question or doubts while helping you to discover Japan from deep within. Where the art of the Japanese culture stems from. Join us on a trip to remember to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Nagoya and so much more, including the best food, culture, attractions and travel tips.
When planning a trip to Japan, make sure you know if there are any travel restrictions in place and any entry requirements you need to follow.
Japan has now completely removed all COVID-19 entry restrictions. Immigration rules have returned to normal from May 8, 2023.
Gala Yuzawa is one of the most popular ski and snowboarding resorts in Japan. This is partly because it’s the easiest to reach from Tokyo with its convenient bullet train access.
Located in Niigata Prefecture, Gala Yuzawa is known for its heavy snowfall and excellent powder snow. It’s a great destination if you want to ski or snowboard while in Japan in the winter.
Holidays in Japan are unique, spectacular occasions that visitors, as well as locals, can enjoy. However, they are also very busy times of the year. So, travelers should expect crowds on Japan’s transportation system and higher accommodation prices.
Light festivals over the Christmas period have become huge events in Japan. Every year the spectacular displays become even more extravagant and breathtaking.
They typically take place in November and December. However, some start as early as October and others go on until February or even later in the spring. Here is a guide to some of the very best illuminations you can see in Japan this winter.
This article is dedicated to the most useful apps to check while traveling in Japan. If you are scared of the fact that you simply can’t cope with Japanese writing and will get lost either in translation or the extensive Tokyo Metro system – worry no more. Our app selection is here to save the day.
Below you’ll find a detailed list of the best apps for traveling in Japan, the type of service they provide, and how to use them when visiting the country with a Japan Rail Pass!
HyperDia has been an invaluable route planner tool for those traveling on trains and Shinkansen within Japan with a JR Pass since the early 2000’s. However, recent changes in HyperDia’s timetable services mean that you may like to consider an alternative option.
