Japan is a wonderful country to visit, with so much to experience. The hardest decision you will make will be what season to travel in. Bear in mind that blossom season is probably the most popular so perhaps time your trip just a little either side of the peak travel time for tourists. However, whatever time of year you choose to travel it is always busy and there are plenty of tourists across the country.
If you are travelling long distances between cities, then the Bullet train is the most efficient way to travel. Always ensure you book a reserved seat because they are busy trains and usually full. They advertise that there is not much room for luggage, but in fact you will not have trouble fitting bags on the racks above your seats. If you have larger suitcases then there are spaces at the front and rear of each carriage where these can be stored.
The Japanese are very proud of their culture and their country so take plenty of time to enjoy all that is on offer.
Travel Tips
- Currency – the Japanese Yen is the currency you will need but credit cards are also widely accepted. However, if you wish to bargain perhaps have some local currency on hand.
- Visas – it is always best to check visa requirements for your own country. This link takes you to a comprehensive visa checklist and also provides other important information for the traveller.
Travel Alerts
- Check out the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for relevant travel alerts and other information.
Travel Adventures
- Japan is such a diverse country that you need to decide what are your priorities for sightseeing when planning your trip. For instance do you wish to go for the blossoms, or are you more adventurous and planning on ski-ing the slopes or trekking the mountains. Whatever you decide to do check out the Japan National Tourism site which gives plenty of information and options.
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