Planning a trip to Japan? Here you'll find our day-by-day itinerary (Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima), plus the essential practical info to organise your journey.
At a glance
- Currency — Yen (JPY)
- Language — Japanese
- Visa — Citizens of the EU, UK, US and many other countries need no visa for tourism up to 90 days; passport valid for the whole stay
- e-SIM — Excellent coverage everywhere
When to go to Japan
Four distinct seasons. Spring (cherry blossom) and autumn (foliage) are the best times; summer is hot and humid, with the rainy season and typhoons between June and October; winter is cold and dry.
Practical tips
- Earthquakes and typhoons — Japan is at high seismic risk: download an alert app (NHK World, Safety Tips) and note the exits at your hotel
- Transport — Get an IC card (Suica, Pasmo or ICOCA) right away for metro, trains and buses
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