Japan Travel Guide 2023: Honest Tips & Must-Know Advice for First-Time Visitors

🙋‍♀️ Friends planning a trip to Japan, stop relying on those unreliable travel guides! 😤 Japan doesn’t have an off-season—it’s crowded year-round, and there are many rules to follow. � Plan your routes carefully instead of blindly following trends to make the most of your trip! 💡 Here are some honest tips for you!

⬇️ **Practical Advice for Traveling in Japan**
1️⃣ Eating while walking is frowned upon in most places. Japanese people consider it impolite, and food scraps or discarded wrappers can litter the streets. It’s better to finish your food at the roadside or in front of the shop.

2️⃣ The white non-woven bag provided in fitting rooms is meant to be worn over your head to prevent makeup from staining new clothes. Also, remember to remove your shoes before entering the fitting room.

3️⃣ Always shower thoroughly before entering an onsen (hot spring), and tie up long hair. Many onsens do not admit guests with tattoos, so check in advance.

4️⃣ Japan has strict waste management rules, and public trash bins are rare. Carry a trash bag with you for convenience.

5️⃣ Don’t blindly trust restaurant recommendations on social media—many are overhyped! To avoid wasting time or missing out on meals 🍚, always book popular restaurants 🍴 in advance.

6️⃣ Japan’s roads are narrow and winding, especially in mountainous areas. Bring motion sickness medicine or patches, as pharmacies along the way can be hard to find.

7️⃣ Fresh produce is expensive and scarce in Japan. Drinking probiotic yogurt drinks from convenience stores twice a day can help with digestion issues.

8️⃣ Some shops strictly prohibit photography. If you see a “No Photography” sign, respect the rules and avoid taking pictures.

✅ **Preparing for Your Japan Trip**
📌 **Visa**: Apply 1-2 months in advance with complete documents.
📌 **Transport**: Get a Suica card for seamless subway and bus travel.
📌 **Internet**: Rent a pocket Wi-Fi for fast and stable connectivity.
📌 **Cash**: Exchange some yen—many small shops only accept cash. 💴
📌 **Medication**: Bring essentials like cold medicine and stomach relief. 💊

🌸 **Classic Itinerary (No Regrets!)**
**D1**: Osaka airport pickup → hotel → Osaka night views
**D2**: Osaka city → Universal Studios Japan
**D3**: Osaka → Nara Park → Kyoto → Ninenzaka/Sannenzaka → Gion → Kiyomizu-dera
**D4**: Kyoto → Arashiyama → Sagano → Tenryu-ji → Nijo Castle → Fushimi Inari Taisha
**D5**: Kyoto → Tokyo (Shibuya) via JR
**D6**: Tokyo → Mount Fuji → Hikawa Clock Shop → Kachi Kachi Ropeway → Lake Kawaguchi → Oshino Hakkai → Tokyo
**D7**: Tokyo → Asakusa Temple → Akihabara → Ginza → Shinjuku
**D8**: Tokyo airport drop-off

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