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Planning a trip to Japan?
Welcome! If you are planning a trip to Japan and are just at the beginning of your journey, then you have arrived in the right place my friend! This page will give you links to the most useful content on the site to kick-start planning your Japan itinerary.
My Tokyo Bucket List
From maid cafes to sumo wrestling, download my hugely popular list of 51 must-do activities in Japan's buzzing capital. It will certainly keep you busy!
If you want to know more about me, click here. Unlike most other Japan travel sites, I write all of the content myself based on my personal experiences of living in Japan for over three years. My opinions are always honest, my photos are real, and I wouldn’t recommend something unless I have experienced it personally. Also, because I studied Japanese language and culture at university, I can offer you unique insights into places that most tourists won’t know about.
So you’re going to Japan? How exciting! I remember the first time I visited, back in 2014. I went for 2 weeks and felt so sad at the end of the trip, the next year I moved here!
First up you want to join the Japan Travel Tips & Itineraries Facebook group here. I’ll post useful tips on planning your trip to Japan and you can also post your itinerary there and get feedback and ideas from me on ways to improve it so you can have the best trip.
Click here to join the Facebook group now!
Heading to Tokyo? Then you’ll want to check out my most popular post, a 5-day itinerary for beginners here
Kyoto bound? No problem! It’s one of my favorite cities in Japan, I’ve visited four times in the last three years! Check out my 3-day Kyoto itinerary for first-time visitors here.
My Kyoto Bucket List
Don't miss out on your trip to Kyoto! From the Golden Temple to the Bamboo Forest, make sure you have all those unique experiences with this free list!
Going to Osaka? When I lived on Shikoku island I used to visit Osaka once every couple of months and loved spending time there. Check out my list of 10 awesome things to do in Osaka here.
Thinking about buying a Japan rail pass but not sure if you need to invest in one? Check out my super-simple Japan rail pass guide here.
Have you booked your accommodation in Japan yet? If not, why not try staying somewhere a bit different and well, Japanese. Whether it’s a traditional ryokan with kimonos and futons or a hotel staffed entirely by robots, check out these unique kinds of hotels in Japan.
Free Japan Travel Planner
Sign up now to get this awesome free 10 page travel planning journal that will help you to plan your next Japan trip like a pro! Includes day by day itinerary planner, packing checklist and countdown calendar.