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大阪 / Ōsaka / Osaka is easy to add to a Japan itinerary, but planning the city is not simply a matter of making a list of famous sights. Where you stay changes how easily you arrive in Osaka, how practical your day trips are, what your evenings feel like, and how much time you spend crossing the city.For most first...

Getting from 関西国際空港 / Kansai Kokusai Kūkō / Kansai International Airport (KIX) to accommodation in Yodoyabashi, Higobashi, or Edobori is a good example of why the nearest station does not always give you the easiest airport route.This guide uses Takumi Stay Yodoyabashi Osaka, an accommodation we operate in Edo...

Can you withdraw Japanese yen from an ATM in Japan with a card issued overseas?Yes—but not every ATM accepts overseas-issued cards, even when several machines stand together at an airport, station, or shopping facility.This guide shows you how to identify a compatible ATM, compare the main networks, understand fees ...

Winter in Japan is not one single experience. A December city trip, a January snow journey, and a February ski holiday can all be called “winter in Japan,” but they require different planning.For most first-time visitors, the key decision is not whether winter is good or bad. It is how much winter you want: cold but...

This article is based on official information available as of September 1, 2026, 9:09 a.m. JST. If you are traveling in Japan this September, several transportation and attraction changes take effect immediately or within the next few weeks. From September 1, seven airlines operating domestic flights from Haneda use...

December is a good month to visit Japan, but winter looks very different depending on where you go.A trip through Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka will feel distinctly wintry, with cold mornings, shorter days, seasonal food, and evening illuminations. If you want a snowy landscape, however, you need to choose a colder destin...

Japan has many ways to get around, but you do not need one transportation strategy for the whole trip.For most first-time visitors, the simplest pattern is to use trains and subways for everyday city travel, the Shinkansen for many major intercity journeys, and buses or taxis when they solve the final part of a rout...

Travel insurance is easy to leave until late in the planning process. Flights, hotels, train reservations, and mobile data often feel more urgent, especially when Japan has a reputation for being safe and easy to travel.You may not need to buy a new policy. A credit card, annual travel insurance, employer plan, or e...

October is one of the easiest months to build a varied trip around in Japan. The intense summer heat has eased in many parts of the country, but Japan has not yet moved into the same stage of autumn everywhere.For most first-time visitors, the simplest approach is to keep Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka as the core of the t...

Reliable mobile data makes independent travel in Japan much easier. You may need it soon after landing to check a train route, find the correct station exit, walk to your accommodation, translate a sign, or receive a reservation message.For most visitors, the best approach is to arrange a connection before leaving h...