Quick facts

Capital: Tokyo

Transport: trains in Japan are very efficient, although for some places it’s easier to take a bus or join a tour. Do make sure that you join an English language tour and not Japanese!

Currency: Japanese yen, 200 yen roughly = 1.5 USD, 100 yen roughly = 6 HKD

Sim Card: you can pre order your Japan sim card and pick it up pre-arrival or at the airport.

Handy apps: Navitime for getting around Japan, and Klook to book activities.

Language: Japanese. The English level in Japan is not the best, so it’d be handy to have a translator app or even device on hand.

Tokyo city

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Near Tokyo

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Mt Fuji itinerary: hiking Yoshida trail in 24 hours

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Sawara Festival – a step back in time in Chiba, Japan

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Day Trips

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A Day trip to Arashiyama, Japan

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The Ultimate Day trip to Nara, Japan

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