Japan
All our guides to Japan in one place.
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10 guides
Our Trip to Japanย
Planning a trip to Japan can be overwhelming, but our detailed guide simplifies the process.
First Time Traveling to Japan
First-time travelers to Japan get essential tips on local customs, like removing shoes, and how to buy a Japan Rail Pass forโฆ
The Temples of Tokyo
Tokyo is home to thousands of shrines; our guide highlights three temples to visit, including a hidden torii gate tunnel and aโฆ
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyoto's most photographed sights, but standing among the towering stalks is incomparable.
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Hike up to Arashiyama Monkey Park in Kyoto, a mountaintop home of over a hundred wild snow monkeys, with tips for theโฆ
Things You Should Eat When in Japan
Explore Japan food delightsโfrom fresh sushi and sweet taiyaki to essential etiquette and the surprising convenience store culture that thrills palates.
Penguin Shop in Tokyo: A Hidden Paradise for Penguin Lovers
Discover the penguin shop Tokyo hidden in Toshima, packed with rare collectibles, plushies and quirky kitchenware. Read our review now.
Flying Penguins in Tokyo: Visit Sunshine Aquarium
Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo features a unique rooftop setting where African penguins appear to fly above the city skyline.
Step Inside teamLab Borderless Tokyo: A Digital Art Wonderland
Learn how to visit teamLab Borderless in Tokyo with tips on tickets, best times, prices and what to expect inside the immersiveโฆ
Plan Your Japan Trip Using Social Media
Plan your Japan trip with top Facebook groups, YouTube channels, and Instagram accounts to simplify itinerary planning despite language barriers.
Plan
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3 Days in Tokyo Itinerary
See Tokyo in Three Daysโitinerary for three days in Tokyo. Explore Tokyo in only three daysโthings to see and explore in Tokyoโฆ
How To Get Around Tokyo
Tokyo's extensive public transport can overwhelm newcomers; this guide shows how to ride trains and subways with prepaid IC cards such asโฆ
1 Day in Kyoto Itinerary
Spend 24 hours in Kyoto with our itinerary covering nine sights, from Iwatayama's wild snow monkeys to Fushimi Inari's iconic torii gates.
Visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine: Top Tips for Exploring Kyotoโs Iconic Torii Gates
Explore Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyotoโs magical shrine with thousands of vermilion torii gates, mystical fox statues, and a scenic mountain hike.
When to Visit Japan: The Ultimate Guideย
What is the best time to visit Japan? The best months to visit Japan. Avoid this month when planning to visit Japan.โฆ
Penguin stones in Japan
13 painted penguins are hiding here.
