Ad: this page contains affiliate links. We earn a commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you.
Welcome to Japan
This guide takes you from planning to the flight home: when to go, what to book, where to stay, what to see and the right habits once you're there. It comes free with your PlanJapan eSIM.
4itineraries, from 7 to 21 days
10cities and regions in detail
41chapters, from packing to the onsen
10/2026prices checked in October 2026How to read this guide
The number of the part you're in: 1 Plan, 2 Getting around… 7 Appendix.
Route, travel time and price at a glance.
Our picks in each city, each with its own button. They're all gathered in the booking list, in the appendix.
Ad · affiliate links: we earn a commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you.
In yen, for one adult, checked in October 2026: confirm them before you book. For hotels, a range rather than a rate:
Ad: buttons marked “affiliate link” earn us a commission if you book through them. Your price doesn't change.
Before you leave: install your eSIM on Wi-Fi, but wait until you land to turn it on. The steps are in the chapter “Internet: your eSIM”.
PlanJapanWelcome