Japan travel tips

Visit Tokyo virtually from anywhere in the world and meet local guides on virtual tours, or join classes, concerts and more.

What to do in Nakano: A Pop Culture and Shopping Hub in Tokyo

From lush green terraces to rooftop gardens, Tokyo has a huge range of restaurants, bars and cafes offering outdoor seating.

From the historical Okuno Building in Ginza to art spaces in Harajuku, here’s a hand-picked list of some of Tokyo’s best, free art galleries.

Explore Japan beyond the tourist hotspots of Tokyo and Kyoto. Here’s a list of some of the best, most beautiful and off-the-beaten-path places in Japan.

Get all the best tips for a day trip to one of the most famous cities in Japan. Full of culture and history, a traveller won’t be disappointed. From visiting Chinatown to the CupNoodles Museum and catching stunning views of the city and ocean — you should add Yokohama to your Japan travel bucket list.

From the historical to the bizarre, here’s some of the best free museums in Tokyo for travellers to discover more about Japan’s history, art and culture.

Tokyo, also known as the “city that never sleeps,” has a huge nightlife scene. All travellers (including solo travellers) will find endless night activities they can partake in this lively city. Whether it’s exploring Tokyo’s major stations, dancing at the best clubs, drinking at an izakaya or watching a show at the Robot Restaurant, this city has it all!

Hakone is perfect for a day trip from Tokyo. Check this guide for all the top Hakone attractions, from onsen to hiking and tasting Hakone’s famous black eggs.

Checking out the Tokyo skyline is a must-do for your travels to Japan. Check out our list of top spots to admire the best free views of Tokyo.

Travelling to Japan and staying in Tokyo? Check out these 5 destinations for some of the best day trip ideas from the capital city.

Travelling to Japan soon and want to memorize some useful phrases to help you get by? Here’s a simple guide to the most essential Japanese phrases for travellers to learn if they’re visiting Japan.

What to Do When You Miss Your Last Train in Tokyo

Knowing a few simple phrases and tips about how to order food in Japan can come in super handy for travellers. Although some restaurant staff might be able to speak English and you can always resort to simply pointing to items on the menu, things are much easier once you’ve memorized just a few key points.

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Picnic in the park, meet Totoro and travel back in time to a retro shotengai.

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