Traveling to Japan is a real adventure that requires thorough planning. Everything is different here: the time zone, culture, transportation, food, and rules. To get the most out of your trip, I strongly recommend preparing a clear day-by-day itinerary of what you want to visit.
Visa -apply in advance.
Visit Japan Web https://www.vjw.digital.go.jp/main/#/vjwplo001
This is the official online service of the Japanese government that saves you time. Instead of filling out paper forms on the plane or at the airport for immigration and customs, you receive QR codes and complete all procedures much faster.
Money & Transport
• Withdraw cash or exchange currency at the airport, cards are not accepted everywhere, especially for public transport and small purchases.
• Suica card - buy it right at the airport. Works for metro, buses, and even 7-Eleven.
• Getting to your hotel by public transport is easy - just build the route in Google Maps.
• Taxi (Go Taxi, Didi, Uber) exist, but they are very expensive. Metro and trains are much cheaper and more convenient.
• Don’t forget to buy a Type A adapter for Japanese power sockets.
🗺 Planning
Create a list of must-visit locations and mark them with hearts in Google Maps. During your trip, simply open the map — and you’ll instantly see what interesting places or cafés are nearby.
🇯🇵 What to see in Tokyo?
• Ginza - luxury life, shopping, stylish restaurants, skyscrapers
• Shibuya - the famous crossing and Hachiko
• Shinjuku - neon lights and bars
• Akihabara - heaven for gamers and manga lovers
• Tokyo Tower
• Tokyo Skytree- observation deck at 450 m
• TeamLab Borderless -digital art museum
• Sensō-ji - the oldest temple in Tokyo
• Imperial Palace
• Odaiba - entertainment island
• Azabudai Hills - modern Tokyo
• Takeshita Street - youth fashion & street food
• Onsen - hot springs for relaxation
If you’re traveling with children
• Warner Bros Studio Tokyo, Making of Harry Potter
• Tokyo Dome City (amusement rides)
• Disneyland & Disney Sea
• Pokémon Center Tokyo
• Animal cafés (cats, dogs)
• Robot cafés
🌋 Day trips from Tokyo
• Kawaguchiko - the best views of Mount Fuji.Check the visibility forecast ⛅️
• Kamakura - a coastal town with surfing, cozy cafés, and the Great Buddha.
• Enoshima - a small island with atmospheric streets.
• Yokohama -perfect for families: Japan’s largest Chinatown, Cup Noodles Museum, ferris wheel, amusement park.
🍜 Food
Prepare a list of restaurants in advance.
You’ll want to try everything — a huge choice of Japanese ramen, sushi, pancakes, and desserts.
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