Japan Travel Resources | Best Guide for 2024

We share a handy list of resources providing travel and accommodation information for a range of popular destinations throughout Japan. In addition, here you will find the most recent travel advice and news prior to your trip to help ensure a safe, secure and enjoyable trip.


Now there is a short story to tell you………….

Having been purchased two Japan Rail Passes, Mr. Rudy (nickname) and his beloved wife Mrs. Rosa, from the UK came to Japan for a lovely honeymoon vacation.

They had a great time together in the land of the rising sun. What do you think of their success? Is there any secrete places for a honeymoon vacation in Japan or something else?

There is a story behind the happy scene. The story begins with some confusion.  Before their very first trip to Japan, they were not sure about how to plan a trip to Japan, where to go, where to eat, where to stay, what to do, and how to minimize the cost of transport.

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Kamakura Daibutsu, Kōtoku-in. Photo Credit: saeru at Flickr.

All they knew was “Japan is a beautiful country located in East Asia.” They had no idea how to organize things for the trip. Everything seemed unorganized until they have found us.

Mr. Rudy has sent us an email asking various questions he was concerned about. Fortunately, he was suggested by us the most useful travel guide he desperately needed to know.

We assume that they are not the only persons who think of many things before arriving in Japan. We believe that every one of you should get to know good travel resources in order to travel nicely and get value for your money.

To make it simple it is time to share with you some very important things you must know and get before visiting Japan.

Is It Your Very First Trip to Japan?

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Mount Fuji and Cherry Blossoms, Japan. Photo Credit: Travelbusy.com at Flickr.

If it is then you certainly have a very few ideas about how to deal with things in Japan. Unexpected things may arise and hamper your entire trip.

We don’t want you to encounter such things here, therefore, read this ultimate travel guide for the first time visitors to Japan. We hope you will find it very useful.

You can use our suggested itineraries to plan your visit. 

Japan Tourist Visa

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Japan Tourist Visa. Photo Credit: Max Braun at Flickr.

If you are really want to take a trip to Japan then first and very important thing is to get some info about Japan tourist visa.

Any foreign national who wants to enter Japan must have a valid passport. There are countries of which citizens that do not require visa to enter Japan for short stays.

1) Japan Tourist Visa Information

2) VISA/Residing in Japan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

3) Japan Visa Info for US Passport Holder

4) Japan Customs

5) Operation of Automated Gates (User’s Guide)

6) JAPAN eVISA

Book Your Trip

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ANA Boeing B787-8. Photo Credit: ken H at Flickr.

Are you ready to travel to Japan? Below are the recommended websites for searching deals on accommodation, Japan rail pass, car rental and flights.

1. Order your Japan Rail Pass

2. Pupuru offers super fast WiFi pocket devices for travelers to Japan including a very useful multilingual interactive communication device called Pocketalk.

With their rental devices communication has never been that easy! We highly recommend you to use Pupuru pocket WiFi and Pocketalk. These are really good value for your money.

3. Booking.com is the leading website in booking accommodation online. It guarantees the best available prices with no reservation fees and free cancellation option including secure online booking.

Whether you are looking for hotel, ryokan, or guesthouse in Japan booking.com provides you many options to choose from. It is reliable and saves your valuable time.

4. Skyscanner is one of the leading global travel search site. It says it inspires travelers around the world and make travel search as easy as possible through our world-class technology.

Its world-wide flight deals provide the best value for your money. Here, you can book directly through the airline companies once you find the best deals.

5. ToCoo Car Rental provides instant online car rental booking service with hundreds of outlets throughout Japan of various car rental brands.

6. Flight Network Australia is one of Australia’s hottest places to find unbeatable airfare deals on flights within the country and around the world.The online global travel agency’s experts combine decades of industry experience with local knowledge to create seamless and affordable booking and travel experiences.

Flight Network Australia’s toolkit includes Price Drop Protection, Price Match Promise, Best Purchase Guarantee, and Price Watch Alerts, ensuring travelers that they are getting the best deals online every time they book.

7. Japan-Official Travel App shares up-to-date information about traveling in Japan for a safe and comfortable journey.

Must Read Japan Travel Guidebooks

Below are some of the most recommenced Japan travel guidebooks that you can collect. In addition, if you want to see more then please click here.

A travel guidebook is an important travel accessory, so don’t hesitate to collect these before you visit Japan.

1. Lonely Planet Japan
2. Fodor’s Essential Japan
3. A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony
4. Fluent Japanese from Anime and Manga: How to Learn Japanese Vocabulary, Grammar, and Kanji the Easy and Fun Way

Japan Travel Insurance

World Nomads Travel Insurance: Are you going to visit Japan soon and looking for a trusted insurer?

World Nomads covers almost everything that travelers prefer to have from medical help to gear stolen or damage. Get a travel insurance quote now.

Best Japan Travel Accessories

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Transfer your luggage by Yamato Transport. Photo Credit: Global Panorama at Flickr.

Here are the top recommended travel accessories you need while traveling in Japan.

1. In order to find the timetable of the railway and the aviation of Japan you can visit HyperDia.

2. Gurunavi helps you find out the best restaurants across Japan.

3. You can use Takuhaibin – a nationwide delivery service for sending parcels, luggage and various other types of goods from door to door. Please click here to get this service offered by Yamato Transport Co., LTD. You don’t have to carry your luggage all the way, just rely on Yamato Transport!

4. Get this Japan power adapter to charge your phone, laptop, camera, and other devices. Please note that the voltage in Japan is 100 volts.

5. A smartphone travel SIM Card is highly recommended for tourists to Japan. You can easily rent a travel sim from Sakura Mobile. and receive it after you land at the airport.

6. ILI, a portable instant offline translation device for travelers and we highly recommend it to you if you want to talk with locals but can’t speak Japanese good.

7. Bring a handkerchief and hand sanitizer.

From Haneda to Narita Airport Access

1. Airport Limousine Bus

2. Haneda Airport Access Guide by KEIKYU

Read the following articles to get some ideas and tips before visiting Japan

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Sakura at Yoyogi Park, Tokyo. Photo Credit: Marufish at Flickr.

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