Japan Travel Guide

Classic 2-Week Japan RouteTokyo (4 nights) → Hakone/Mt Fuji (1 night) → Kyoto (4 nights) → Osaka (2 nights) →...

Japan's Food CultureJapan has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other country. Food is a national obsession — eaten with deep...

Most Important Lines for TouristsJR Yamanote Line (green loop): Connects Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Ueno, Ikebukuro. Single most useful...

JR Haruka (Best Option)¥2,850 to Kyoto Station. 75 min. Every 30 min. JR Pass fully covered ✓.Most convenient option —...

What Is a Ryokan?A traditional Japanese inn — tatami floors, futon beds, yukata robes, communal or private onsen baths, and...

Japan e-Visa SystemJapan's electronic visa allows eligible nationalities to apply online rather than visiting a consulate. Available to citizens of...

The Five LakesKawaguchiko, Yamanakako, Saiko, Shojiko, and Motosuko — five lakes at Mt Fuji's northern base offering Japan's best Fuji...

What Is Obon?Obon is a Buddhist tradition honoring ancestors' spirits, celebrated across Japan August 13–16. Families return to hometowns, clean...

Japan's Power SystemVoltage: 100V (lower than USA's 120V and Europe's 220–240V)Frequency: 50Hz (East Japan, including Tokyo) / 60Hz (West Japan,...

Before You GoBook popular attractions (teamLab, Ghibli Museum, some restaurants) months ahead — they sell outGet a Welcome Suica IC...