JAPAN
Culinary capital where beautiful landscapes and traditions harmonize amongst futuristic trends and culture
Our Japan Guide is coming soon!
until then you can check out the spots we went to on google maps:
and on instagram
TOKYO FOOD
SURVIVAL GUIDE
WHAT TO PACK
Comfortable Sneakers and Clothing for walking around the city. Tokyo is very fashion-forward, but not too fancy. Jeans are suitable for daytime and nice pants and top for dinners.
TRANSPORTATION
Trains & Subways can you get everywhere throughout the country & cities
Buy an IC Card: Pasmo or JR Pass
Uber & Taxis are available during the day, but very expensive.
ETIQUETTE
No Tipping
Currency: Yen
Language: Japanese
English is not commonly spoken, written or understood; Have Google translate installed on your phone, (this will come in handy in many situations)
GETTING THERE
The easiest and most popular city to arrive into Japan is Tokyo.
There are two major international airports in Tokyo (Narita and Haneda), and you can catch a train in Tokyo for pretty much every city via JR or Shinkansen.
If you are coming from another destination, Kansai International Airport, is nearest to Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto; and New Chitose Airport, is nearest to Sapporo.
WEATHER
September is Typhoon season & the summer months are typically very warm and rainy. In the North it is colder and snows throughout the winter.
WHEN TO GO
High season is from March through early June & late Autumn after typhoon season ends.
Cherry Blossom season is late March -early April.
Hotel rates typically lower during low-season.