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Plan Your Trip

Practical guides and itineraries to help you plan a Japan trip that goes beyond the tourist trail.

Practical Guides 3

Transportation, budgets, and essential travel info

Practical Guide

JR Pass Guide

14 min read
Japan Rail Pass Guide: When It's Worth It (And When It's Not)
Practical Guide

Japan Rail Pass Guide: When It's Worth It (And When It's Not)

10 min read
Pocket WiFi Japan: The Complete Guide to Internet Options for Travelers
Practical Guide

Pocket WiFi Japan: The Complete Guide to Internet Options for Travelers

12 min read

Itineraries 4

Day-by-day travel plans for every type of trip

3 Days in Hokkaido Itinerary: Beyond Sapporo's Tourist Trail
Itinerary

3 Days in Hokkaido Itinerary: Beyond Sapporo's Tourist Trail

8 min read
2 Weeks in Japan: Beyond the Golden Route to Hidden Cultural Treasures
Itinerary

2 Weeks in Japan: Beyond the Golden Route to Hidden Cultural Treasures

15 min read
5 Days in Kansai: The Perfect First-Time Japan Itinerary
Itinerary

5 Days in Kansai: The Perfect First-Time Japan Itinerary

12 min read
3 Days in Tohoku: Beyond Sendai to Japan's Hidden North
Itinerary

3 Days in Tohoku: Beyond Sendai to Japan's Hidden North

11 min read