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PREMIUM TRAVEL GUIDEJapan
Japan
travel guide 2026
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Nara with smart rail planning, temples, neighbourhoods, food and mobile-first trip tools.
00 Β· ESSENTIALS
Travel essentials
What is worth knowing before you leave the airport.
Rail first, then neighbourhoods
Japan rewards planning by station and area. Check the exact train, platform and last-service time before long cross-city moves.
IC cards are useful, not magic
Suica, PASMO and ICOCA can simplify many local trips, but availability, phone support and long-distance tickets vary.
Cash + cards
Cards are common in cities, while some smaller venues and machines can still be easier with cash. Keep a sensible backup.
Luggage changes the day
Large luggage can turn station changes into work. Lockers or reputable luggage-forwarding services can make multi-city days smoother; verify current rules.
Keep an offline fallback
Save key addresses, booking references and a few map areas offline. Tunnels, basements and busy stations are exactly when a backup is useful.
01 Β· CURATED
Top places
A short selection based on usefulness, reputation and real trip value.
Tokyo Β· MUST
Senso-ji
Tokyoβs classic first stop. Go early, then explore Asakusa before the streets become crowded.
Kyoto Β· MUST
Fushimi Inari Taisha
The premium move is starting early and deciding how far up the trail you actually want to go.
Kyoto Β· MUST
Kiyomizu-dera
A Kyoto icon that works best with time for the surrounding hillside streets, not only the main platform.
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02 Β· MAP
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Japan Β· 12 curated picks