55 Tips You Should Know BEFORE Travelling to Japan

If you're travelling to Japan for the first time, what do you need to know before you go? I've put together essential first-time tips about planning your trip, key Japanese phrases to use and communication tools, as well as advice on how to pay for things, and transportation hints. Knowing these travel tips should make your first visit to Japan smoother and more enjoyable, and you won't need to carry your trash around with you!

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Pocket Wifi + Powerbank Rental: https://bit.ly/KLOOK-Pocket-Wifi
eSim from Airalo: https://airalo.tp.st/E74tq5nv
Unlimited Data 4G SIM Card (Multiple JP Airport Pick Up): https://bit.ly/KLOOK-Data-SIM-Card

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TOKYO SUBWAY PASS: https://bit.ly/KLOOK-Tokyo-Subway-Pass
OSAKA AMAZING PASS: https://bit.ly/KLOOK-Osaka-Amazing-Pass
OSAKA METRO PASS: https://bit.ly/KLOOK-Osaka-Metro-1or2...
KYOTO ONE DAY BUS PASS: https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/w...
KYOTO SUBWAY AND BUS PASS: https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/w...

/// GET YOUR RAIL PASS 🚄
Japan Rail Pass: https://bit.ly/KLOOK-JAPANRAILPASS (Klook)
Japan Rail Pass: https://bit.ly/jrailpass2023 (Jrailpass)
JR Tokyo Wide Pass: https://bit.ly/KLOOK-Tokyo-Wide
JR Kansai Wide Pass: https://bit.ly/KLOOK-Kansai-Wide

DEEPL TRANSLATE APP
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
iOS https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-stor...

JAPAN CONNECTED FREE WIFI
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/japan-w...

NATIONAL HOLIDAY CALENDAR: https://www.officeholidays.com/countr...

NORDVPN: https://ref.nordvpn.com/EwSsZRUdypJ

INFO ABOUT MEDICINES: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy...

MYMIZU APP (find places to re-fill your water bottle)
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mymizu/...

HELP WITH TAKYUBIN (LUGGAGE DELIVERY) FORM: https://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/ytc/...

CHECK THE UV FORECAST: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/gmd/env/uv...

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