Do you need to travel to Japan? The country that provides everything you’ll ever want. Japan is that the country that has caught your attention at the first moment you arrive. This is my Japan Travel Guide for you.
The locals are super polite and pleasant. The society is a mix of modern and traditions. Japan is fascinating in multiple ways of view. The food is exciting, the architecture is unique and there is shopping for all tastes and wallets.
it doesn’t have to be so expensive to travel to Japan as you might think. Having said that. Japan is quite far away from Europe and the US and it’s not a typical destination. Some planning is needed to get the most out of your trip to Japan and to make it easier for you, I’ve arranged my best tips for traveling to Japan here :
Must Visit in Japan
- Tokyo
- Yokohama
- Kyoto
- Osaka
- Hiroshima
- Okinawa
- Nara
- Kobe
Transportation in Japan
It is very easy to get around in Japan. Virtually all stations have information in both English and Japanese, at least in major cities. Many stations also have an information desk with English speaking staff.
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Train
Most Japanese travel by train and Japan’s train systems are incredibly efficient and developed. They’re also really fast, especially Shinkansen. Something to be aware of is the different types of trains. There are local, rapid, express, limited express and shinkansen.
Here you can read more about how to train in Japan.
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Bus
There are also plenty of buses, both local buses, and highway buses. In larger cities, the buses are used primarily as a complement to the trains and metro. But in smaller places, the bus is usually the number one means of transportation.
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Domestic Flights
If you are in a hurry, I suggest flying between different Japanese destinations. Although the trains are fast, you can find bargains on flights if you book in advance. Some of the most common airlines are Peach, Ana Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Vanilla Air.
Japanese Food
As many of you already know, Japan has a wonderful unique cuisine but mostly when we think about Japanese food automatically comes to our minds fish and rice. There are lots of Japanese dishes that are unique. Some of them might be familiar from Japanese restaurants in your home country, but there is a very big difference to the quality. After being in Japan, I can not appreciate sushi elsewhere in the same way I used to. All flavors are so much more and the same goes for other Japanese dishes. Here you are my top favorite options when I want to feel Japan through its flavors.
- Sushi in all of its variety
- Sashimi
- Miso (soup)
- Yakitori
- Yakiniku
- Ramen (noodles)
- Udon (noodles)
- Takoyaki
- Kobe beef
- Onigiri
- Mochi
- Tempura (shrimps)
- Tonkatsu
- Sukiyaki
Hotels in Japan
There are a lot of hotels in Japan, both of simple standard and more luxurious. if you are just one person or families or just couples, or friends who travel together.
But in many places in the world, it can be tricky to find hotels that do not charge more they need. here you can find the cheapest Hotels :
- Agoda
- Hotels
- Booking
Airbnb
Booking an apartment via Airbnb is common among Japanese and tourists visiting the country. It’s convenient and often cheaper than staying in a hotel. Additionally, you often have access to a kitchen and can save money on breakfast and dinner. If you stay longer than a couple of days, I think it’s nicer to stay in an apartment. If you don’t stay in a suite of course. But on the other hand, you will probably spend most of the time for sightseeing, because there is a lot to do in Japan!
Shopping
Japan is a shopping paradise with a wealth of stores selling everything from traditional souvenirs and local food to the latest electronics and hottest fashion brands. Both domestic and foreign brands are represented, as a store for all budgets, from the 100 yen shops to high-end fashion boutiques and department stores.
Large cities, such as Tokyo and Osaka, sport several shopping districts, each with their own unique character, usually grouped around major train stations. Shops are also found in shopping centers, along with covered shopping arcades and in extensive underground malls. Outside of the city centers, large big-box retailers, outlet malls, and suburban shopping malls compete for shoppers with lots of variety.
Best time to visit Japan
Japan’s climate can be distilled down into four distinct seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), and each is culturally important in Japan. Late spring (March to May) and late autumn (September to November) are generally the best times to visit Japan, when there is little rainfall, skies are clear, and temperatures are mild. What’s more, the delicate cherry blossom of spring and vivid hues of autumn leaves are visually stunning.
The colder months, December to February, are less appealing to most visitors which can make traveling at these times cheaper. As well as being less crowded and costing less, many of Japan’s highlights are even better in the winter months.
Must do Attractions in Japan
Many first-time visitors to Japan are often surprised to learn that as one of the world’s most advanced industrialized nations, this relatively small Asian country also boasts a rich and fascinating history that dates back thousands of years. Indeed, long before many of Europe’s most spectacular cathedrals were built, Japan’s Shinto and Buddhist temples were already well-established and drawing pilgrims and patrons for their often elaborate designs and décor. At the same time, the country was already perfecting the skills and trades that would set it on the path to riches, from fine porcelains and ceramics to textiles such as silk. Much of this rich tradition has, despite wars and natural devastation, been preserved (or rebuilt), and these days, a visit to Japan is a memorable adventure.
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Mount Fuji
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Hokkaido
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Sapporo Snow Festival
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Arashiyama Monkey Park
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Hanami (populärt för Cherry blossom)
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Kanagawa
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Fox Village
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Cat Island
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Kenrokuen
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Kawachi Fuji Gardens (Fukuoka)
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Nagoya
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Takayama
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Kagoshima
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Izu
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Yokohama
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Nagahama
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Niseko
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Yakushima Island
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