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Planning your first trip to Japan can feel overwhelming. This guide is organized organized in the order most first-time visitors need it — from deciding if Japan is right for you, to preparing before departure, to navigating your first days after arrival.
You can follow the guide from beginning to end, or jump to the sections that answer your questions.

Introduction

Preplanning

Before  Departing

Daily Essentials

Arriving in Japan

Getting Around in Japan

Travel with Confidence

Japan Travel Resources

Conclusion

 

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Let’s start with Planning Your Trip, where we’ll walk through the major decisions to make before booking anything.

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