Best Ultimate Guides for Japan

Everything You Need to Know From Shrine Etiquette to Rail Passes

One of the reasons that Japan always seems so unique, is that it functions in its own sort of bubble that is different from the rest of the world. There are many unique customs, traditions, and systems that are used only in Japan, and for first-time travelers, it might be a rather disorientating experience. That’s why we’re here to provide you with some Ultimate Guides to cover everything you need to know, in a quick, insightful, and engaging manner to get you up to speed and ready to enjoy your trip!

Main building of Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture

Ultimate Guides

Exterior of Sato-no-yu in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture

Ultimate Lifehack Guide to Soaking in an Onsen

How to Not Commit Any Cultural Faux Pas at the Public Bath

Mobile Pasmo on an Apple Watch

Ultimate FAQ Guide to IC Cards in Japan

Suica, Pasmo, ICOCA? What's the difference?

A man looking at his phone outside a train station

Ultimate Lifehack Guide to Travel SIMs for Japan

eSims, Mobile Routers, and Free Wi-Fi!

Credit: Kentaro Toma (Unsplash)

Train Gantries in Shinjuku Station

Ultimate Lifehack Guide to Riding Trains in Japan

Suica, Local Trains, Express Trains, Limited Express Trains: All Deciphered!

Rail Pass held up in Shinagawa Station

Ultimate Lifehack Guide to Purchasing Rail Passes

How To Buy and Use the Japan Rail Pass, and Travel Inter-city

Front of a rented car

Ultimate Lifehack Guide to Car Rental in Japan

From the International Driving Permit to the ETC Card

Main building of Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture

Ultimate Lifehack Guide to Shrine Visiting in Japan

When to Toss a Coin, Bow, and Clap to Pray Properly at a Shrine

A payment methods sticker in a shop

Ultimate Lifehack Guide to Cashless Payments in Japan

Suica, Pasmo, Paywave, Mobile Suica. and more!

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