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Browse travel tips and advice for Japan. Plan your Japan trip by making sure you know all the facts before you go. Read tips and advice for Japan submitted by fellow travelers, or write your own review for a Japan travel tip.
#1 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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aussielivinginjapan says:
If you have a credit, debit or other kind of ATM card that has been issued outside of Japan then ATM's (Automatic Teller Machines) in Japan do not accept these cards.
However, post offices and 7 Elevn convienience stores have English user menus and will take cards that have been issued outside of...
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#2 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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kkatri says:
The food is served like tapas, small plates. They have unusual dishes such as whale and horse. Didn't get a chance to try the whale, but the horse sashimi was absolutely delish! All dishes are reasonably priced, we spent about $80 on 3 people and we had 3 hours worth of beers and food. I'd say i...
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#3 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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shivalisharma says:
if you want to climb take it slow and steady ... its a longer walk down then up
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#4 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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tinna says:
The Seishun 18 Kippu is a discount rail ticket offered by Japan's JR network. When available (three times a year - around the holidays for Japanese students), it is probably the cheapest way to get around Japan. It costs 11,500 Yen for five days of unlimited travel! Of course, you are taking the s...
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#5 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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portia says:
To go from a part of Japan to another, the train is probably the most convenient way to travel. For foreign visitors, the JR (Japan Rail) pass is a good deal. Check out their web site http://www.japanrailpass.net/
and use the rail route finder web site
http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/index.html
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#6 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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jerrjb says:
hey guys you might as your self why i said so ..
The Narita Airport is about 2 hours from tokyo .
The best way to get to the central tokyo is with limosine bus , kesei liner, or the narita express ,,, cheap options local jr line but will take you a long time but its cheaper we trying to save s...
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#7 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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aussielivinginjapan says:
If you are coming to Japan and need a cell phone for business or are just want to have a way for people back home to contact you I recommend a rental/pre paid cell phone from Narita or Kansai airport.
There are many different cell phone providers as Japan is a leader in cell phone technology and ...
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#8 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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martiniman says:
Goto all the clubs! good times. Haven't been there in a year, will go back in December in the snow. Lots of fun things to eat there, make sure you go to the Tokyo National Museum, they have a wing just for the destruction of Tokyo during the WWII American bombings.
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#9 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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rideouts says:
Tokyo is a very expensive city. It is not, however, the most expensive city in the world. I find it to be comparable to Hong Kong or maybe Paris. The significant difficulty for western travelers to Tokyo will be the language and cultural differences which make it hard to find the bargains you nee...
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#10 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
#11 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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Kate says:
If anyone is interested in teaching in Japan I have put together my opinions on the 5 major english companies in Japan:
Geos: Geos is the best if you are super independent and want lots of
Japanese friends. There is only one teacher at a school so if you
want to meet other English speakers ...
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#12 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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gorden says:
All the information you'll need is here: http://klarbooks.com/guides/myoko/ - including snow reports, weather, videos, road conditions, places to stay, maps, etc.
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#13 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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aussielivinginjapan says:
I think the train system and knowing what is what can be the most confusing part of visiting this country and at first can seem quiet daunting.
However, Its acutally quiet simple.
There are two major compaines in Tokyo the JR (Japan Rail) Line and Tokyo Metro (the subway system) both of these ...
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#14 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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hollibrewster says:
Everyone says, "Oh, Tokyo, it's soooo expensive." So much for those people. I've been living in Tokyo for about a month now, and I have to say it's quite cheap. First of all, you just have to know where to look. Places like Sukiya, Yoshinoya and the like will save your budget. The food is pretty yum...
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#15 of 32 general tips & advice in Japan
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Kate says:
Traveling in Japan can be a great experience. I have had many family members and friends come and visit me over this past year I have come up with some valuable advice I would like to share with all you visitors coming to Japan in order of importance:
1. Bring lots of cash. What ever you think...
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