Welcome to “Travestep”, your complete, step-by-step guide designed to take the guesswork out of your first trip to Japan.
From essential pre-departure prep and navigating your arrival to valuable insights you’ll definitely want to know, we guide you through every stage of your journey. Just follow our simple steps, use our recommended apps, and unlock a smooth, smart, and confident Japan travel experience!
5 Things to Know Before Traveling Japan
Step1: Can You Travel in Japan Without Speaking Japanese?
Step2: How to Use Public Transportation in Japan (Buses, Trains, and More)
Step3: Which Accommodation is Right for You? Hotel, Ryokan, Capsule Hotel or Airbnb
Step4: Japanese Manners & Culture
Step5: How to Travel Japan Smart and Save Money
Getting Ready for Your Japan Travel
Step6: Get a Japanese Tourist Visa (Depends on Your Country)
⚠️What you Cannot Bring into Japan
After You Arrive in Japan
Step7: Immigration & Entry Procedures
Step9: Get and Use an IC Card (PASMO)
Step10: How to Get to Your Hotel from the Airport
✈️NRT: Narita International Airport (Chiba)
✈️HND: Haneda Airport (Tokyo)
✈️KIX: Kansai International Airport (Osaka)
✈️NGO: Chubu Centrair International Airport (Aichi)
・How to Get to the Station & Buy Tickets from Arrivals
・How to Get to the Departure Terminal from the Station
✈️CTS: New Chitose Airport (Hokkaido)
✈️FUK: Fukuoka Airport (Fukuoka)
Insider Tips for a More Comfortable Japan Travel
⭐How to Shop Tax-Free in Japan
⭐Carry a small trash bag (There are very few trash cans in Japanese cities)
⭐Recommended Japanese Souvenirs – Including All 47 Prefectures
⭐What to Do in an Emergency in Japan
⭐Japan’s Seasonal Temperature Overview
Recommended Apps for Japan Travel
📱Charge SPOT (Rent a Power Bank at Various Locations)
📱JapanAnimeMaps (Anime Lovers Must Visit! Best Anime Spots in Japan)