Japan Travel
Japan Travel Guides
Choose what you need
Japan Travel is organized around the decisions travelers actually make. Start with a destination, build a realistic route, choose where to stay, then fill the trip with experiences, food and practical travel advice.
WHERE SHOULD I GO?
Destinations
Compare Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Hakone and Tottori, then choose the places that fit your trip.
HOW SHOULD I ORGANIZE IT?
Itineraries
Use realistic routes for first trips and repeat visits, with options based on trip length and pace.
WHICH AREA SHOULD I BOOK?
Where to Stay
Choose the right neighborhood or base before comparing individual accommodation options.
HOW DOES JAPAN TRAVEL WORK?
Travel Tips
Understand trains, IC cards, luggage, seasons, budgets and the practical details that affect your trip.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPERIENCE?
Things to Do
Find attractions and experiences without turning your itinerary into an unrealistic checklist.
WHAT SHOULD I EAT & UNDERSTAND?
Food & Culture
Discover Japanese dishes, regional specialties and cultural experiences worth adding to your route.
Not sure where to begin?
START WITH YOUR TRIP TYPE
First trip or returning to Japan?
First-time visitors usually need a focused route and fewer hotel changes. Returning visitors can use the same planning system to go beyond Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
Latest practical guides
New planning articles are added across the hubs above. Recent additions include our Japan luggage strategy, regional ideas for returning visitors, Where to Stay in Tokyo, and Japanese foods beyond sushi and ramen.