Japan Travel Guide

Japan Travel in 2025: What's NewJapan is fully open to tourists with no restrictions. Tourist numbers have rebounded strongly since...

Price RangesHostel dorm: ¥2,500–4,500/night | Budget business hotel: ¥6,000–10,000 | Capsule hotel: ¥3,500–6,000Best Areas for Budget AccommodationAsakusa: Most budget options...

Japan's Four Distinct SeasonsSpring (March–May)Japan's most popular travel season. Cherry blossoms (March–April) are the main draw. Weather: mild, 10–20°C. Golden...

Getting ThereKintetsu Nara Line (Recommended): Osaka Namba → Kintetsu Nara: 35–40 min, ¥680. Direct, convenient, trains every 15–20 min. Closest...

Flying (Best Current Option)1h30min flight from Haneda/Narita to New Chitose Airport (Sapporo). ¥8,000–20,000 one way with ANA, JAL, Air Do,...

Day Trip Without ClimbingYou don't need to climb Mt Fuji to experience it. The Fuji Five Lakes region has excellent...

Why Etiquette MattersJapan has a refined social code built on respect, harmony, and consideration for others. Understanding key customs makes...

Best Coworking Spaces in TokyoWeWork (multiple locations): Shinjuku, Shibuya, Marunouchi, Roppongi. Professional environment, excellent WiFi, good community. Day pass ¥5,500–8,000....

Japan in 2026: Complete Planning GuideJapan remains fully open to tourists in 2026 with no COVID-related restrictions. The country is...

What Is a Capsule Hotel?Individual sleeping pods — typically 2m × 1m × 1.2m — stacked in rows. Shared bathrooms,...