Explore the beauty of Japan with us
What should you do before traveling to Japan!
- Think about the JR Pass if its worth for you, cuz prices raised up to 80%
- get an e-Sim package and install it on your phone
- Install a Suica Card or PASMO Card on your phone and charge it
- Think about Restaurants you wanna go and make a reservation
- even famous Bars need reservations
- you wanna go to Disney Land or Disney Sea – get your Ticket in advance
- you wanna go to Super Mario World at Universal Studios in Osaka – get your Ticket in advance
- get fast passes for all the parks – its worth it, trust us
- get Tickets for TeamLab Borderless
- get Tickets for Shibuya Sky View and/or Sky Tree
- always bring extra luggage, cuz you probably will shop a lot
- always bring some cash, a lot of places accept only cash, especially for lunch
- don’t plan too much in a day for Tokyo 🙂
Learn some etiquette!
- When you enter a taxi, dont try to open the doors, either when entering nor leaving – they are automatic!
- don’t tip anybody unless there is a sign “tips are welcomed”, usually they dont accept any tip
- do not smoke in public, there are certain spots where you are allowed to smoke
- do not make calls in restaurant, bars or in any public traffic space
- dont be loud in restaurants, subway, trains, buses etc.
- never enter a private home with your shoes
- take off your slipper before step on tatami mats
- do not eat and walk at the same time in public
- Dont stick your chopsticks into the ricebowl
- dont rub your chopsticks to avoid splitters
- dont litter, there are almost no carbage bins in public, means always take your trash home or recycle it where you got it
- learn some basic words in japanese, like thank you, excuse me, i am sorry, hello, goodbye etc. it will be highly appreciated
Is a day-trip worth from Tokyo?
If you find yourself with some spare time during your stay in Tokyo and have a couple of days to spare, consider taking a day-trip to the scenic countryside. However, if you’re visiting Tokyo for just a few days and plan to explore various parts of the country, a day-trip may not be necessary as you’ll likely experience many facets of Japan’s beauty during your travels. In that case, it would be more rewarding to delve into Tokyo and discover its diverse neighborhoods and attractions.
Some Ideas to spend a day out of the bustling city
Most common is to take a train and mostly you get around well, but there are some destinations or hidden sights where a car is required.
Or sometimes its just more convenient and a car can bring you wherever you want to.