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Japan Travel Guides
Practical, independent guides for foreign visitors to Japan. Everything you need to know — prepared before you land.
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eSIM & SIM CardsWhich SIM to buy, how to install an eSIM, network coverage, and data plan comparisons for Japan.19 Guides →Transport & Getting AroundShinkansen passes, IC cards, airport trains, and everything you need to navigate Japan's rail network.12 Guides →Money & PaymentCash vs card, ATM access, currency exchange, and how to pay at convenience stores and restaurants.12 Guides →Things to DoTickets and experiences worth booking ahead — teamLab, Universal Studios Japan, Shibuya Sky, and how to skip the queues.37 Guides →
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eSIM & SIM Cards
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- Best eSIM for Japan 2026: Top 4 Picks Compared
- Cheapest eSIM for Japan 2026: Best Budget Picks
- Japan eSIM Data Plans Compared (2026): Which Is Right for You?
- Best Unlimited eSIM for Japan (2026): Top Picks for Heavy Users
- Airalo vs Holafly for Japan (2026): Which Should You Choose?
- Japan SIM Card vs eSIM (2026): Which Should You Choose?
- Pocket WiFi vs eSIM for Japan (2026): Which Is Better?
- Best Pocket WiFi in Japan (2026): Rental Prices & Pickup Compared
- Best eSIM for Japan Reddit (2026): Which Advice Still Holds
Provider reviews
Setup & compatibility
Transport & Getting Around
Rail passes & intercity travel
Airport transfers
Getting around each city
Money & Payment
Travel cards & accounts
Cash, ATMs & exchange
Paying in Japan
Things to Do
Tickets & attractions
- teamLab Planets Tickets (2026): Prices, How to Book & Planets vs Borderless
- teamLab Borderless Tickets (2026): Prices, Time Slots and How to Book
- Shibuya Sky Tickets (2026): Price, Best Time & How to Book
- Tokyo Tower Tickets (2026): Prices, Main Deck vs Top Deck & How to Book
- Tokyo Skytree Tickets (2026): Prices, Floor 350 vs 450 & How to Book
- Tokyo Observation Decks (2026): Shibuya Sky vs Skytree vs Tokyo Tower
- Japan Attraction Ticket Prices 2026: Official Prices and Booking Rules
Theme parks
- Tokyo Disney Tickets (2026): Disneyland & DisneySea — How to Buy
- Sanrio Puroland Tickets (2026): Prices, Variable Pricing & How to Book
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo Tickets (2026): Prices & How to Book
- Universal Studios Japan Tickets & Express Pass (2026): What to Buy
- Fuji-Q Highland Tickets (2026): Free Pass Prices, the Q Pack & How to Get There
Day trips & tours
- Mt. Fuji Day Tour From Tokyo (2026): Which Tour, and What You Actually See
- Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo (2026): Freepass Prices vs a Day Tour
- Mt. Fuji Day Trip From Tokyo (2026): How to Get There Yourself
- Nikko Day Trip From Tokyo (2026): Getting There, Costs and Whether to Take a Tour
- Kamakura Day Trip From Tokyo (2026): Great Buddha, Hase-dera and the Fares
- Kyoto and Nara Day Tour From Osaka (2026): Which Itinerary to Book
- Nara Day Trip (2026): From Osaka or Kyoto, and What Todai-ji Costs
- Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip (2026): Is One Day Enough?
- Kawaguchiko Day Trip From Tokyo (2026): Routes, Fares and What Fits in a Day
Experiences
- Sumo in Tokyo (2026): Tournament Tickets vs Morning Practice
- Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience (2026): Tokyo, Kyoto and What to Expect
- Samurai and Ninja Experience in Tokyo (2026): Sword Lessons, Where to Go and Tickets
- Tokyo Street Go-Kart (2026): Rules, IDP Requirement and How to Book
- Tokyo Food and Izakaya Tours (2026): Shinjuku Bar Hopping and What to Eat
- Tokyo Bay Cruise (2026): Yakatabune vs the Symphony, Times and Prices
- Tsukiji Market Food Tour (2026): Hours, What to Eat and Which Tour to Book
- Asakusa Kimono Rental (2026): Return Times, Hair Sets and Where to Photograph
- Tokyo Cooking Class (2026): Sushi and Ramen Making — What to Expect
- Kimono Rental in Japan (2026): Kyoto vs Asakusa and How Booking Works
City guides