Japan Travel Guide

Complete 2-week Japan budget itinerary — all the best sights without overspending. Realistic costs, free activities and how to visit Japan on $60-80 per day.

Complete Hokkaido travel guide — Sapporo, Niseko skiing, Furano lavender, Shiretoko National Park and practical tips for Japan's northern island.

Complete Hiroshima travel guide — Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, Miyajima Island floating torii gate and practical tips for visiting.

Japan vs South Korea — honest comparison of costs, things to do, food, travel style and which destination is right for you.

BuyingMust be purchased outside Japan or at JR Exchange Offices at major airports on arrival (slightly more expensive). Buy online...

Two Airports: Narita vs HanedaHaneda (HND): Only 14km from central Tokyo. Far more convenient for tourists.Narita (NRT): 60km away. Budget...

Kaiten-Zushi: Japan's Most Fun DiningPlates circulate on a belt — grab what appeals and pay based on plate count. Accessible,...

Best Options for Staying ConnectedeSIM (Best Modern Option)Install on your smartphone before leaving home. Works immediately on arrival. No queue...

Culture and HistoryJapan: Ancient temples, Shinto shrines, tea ceremony, geisha culture, samurai history. More traditional, quieter, more formal.South Korea: Palaces,...

Japan's World-Class Art SceneJapan has one of the world's most vibrant contemporary art scenes, from cutting-edge digital installations to traditional...