Planning a trip to Japan involves more than choosing cities. You also need to decide when to go, how to move between regions, how to pay, where to stay, and what to prepare before departure.
Tabi Navi brings these decisions together in one place. Start with the guides below if you want an overview, or go directly to the section that matches the question you are trying to answer.
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Start with the overall guide to understand the basics, then use the preparation guide to work through documents, bookings, transport, money, luggage, and final checks in the right order.
Begin with the decisions that affect the rest of the trip: entry procedures, connectivity, insurance, language, and safety. Your basic route and major travel requirements should be clear before you make important non-refundable bookings.
Start with the overall guide if you are not sure which transportation fits each part of your trip. Once the mode is clear, use the specialist guides for everyday travel, long-distance journeys, and airport transfers.
For most visitors, the simplest starting point is to use a card for larger purchases, an IC card for compatible local transportation, and some Japanese yen for cash-only situations. Start with the payment overview below, then use the specialist guides for card acceptance, ATM withdrawals, currency exchange, and tax-free shopping.
Choose destinations according to the experience you want and the transport connections you will actually use. Where you stay can affect travel time and convenience as much as the city itself.
Osaka
Planning an Osaka stay? Start with Osaka Travel Guide: How to Plan Your First Visit for the city-wide overview: how many days to stay, which area to use as a base, how to arrive, how to get around, and how day trips fit into the plan.
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