I'm preparing to travel to Japan for the first time. But for those who don't know much about traveling in Japan, you can refer to my response on how to prepare for your trip to Japan.
The first step in traveling to Japan is to get information about the city you are visiting.
The first step is that it is recommended that you get information about the city you are visiting two months before your trip.
Gathering tourist information mainly includes travel books, the Internet and finding local tourist information.
Travel books
There are many travel books on the Internet, such as Lonely Planet, that you can learn about in advance. Develop a general strategy for the city you want to visit.
Internet
With the advancement of the internet, it is very easy to find information online. If you have decided on the city you want to visit, you should search for information online with a goal in mind.
Official website
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Going to Tokyo:/,Tokyo's official sightseeing website.
First of all, it is recommended that you prepare your trip two months in advance. The main reason is to apply for a visa, which takes about 10 working days. Taobao, all the major travel sites, no longer tired. Here is a reminder, Japan in the cherry blossom season and red leaf season to travel to Japan, at least two months or earlier to book flights and hotels.
The second step is to buy air tickets to the city you want to go.
In today's Internet-enabled world, tourists can book their air tickets directly online without going through a travel agent.
When buying air tickets, first determine the departure date and return date, and then look for comparative prices.
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Do you need a reservation deposit?
It's usually not necessary, but please respect the appointment and don't just cancel.
Do you need to tip in Japan?
Tipping is not necessary as the service charge is included in the accommodation fee.
What do I need to pay attention to when choosing a hotel?
The first factor is flow, followed by comfort and price. After determining a rough itinerary, look for accommodations that are easily accessible according to your itinerary.
The fourth step is the yen.
JapaneseYen (日元)
Yen is called Japanese currency and is romanized as en.
Japanese yen exchange rates vary from bank to bank, so check the Internet before you change your money.
What if you run out of money in Japan?
Japanese airports, banks and restaurants. You can change RMB into Yen, but the fee is higher. Generally UnionPay cards can be used to withdraw yen from ATMs at post offices, 711, airports, and department stores, but there is a handling fee.
What you need to bring in the fifth step
Passport, copy of passport (passport opened separately), airline tickets, booking records, two passport photos, credit cards, Japanese yen, Chinese yuan, maps or travel books, emergency contact phone numbers, laundry, sunscreen, moisturizing lotion, toiletries, cosmetics, daily necessities, umbrellas and rain gear, cell phone chargers, cameras, camera chargers, plastic bags, Spare small duffel bag, regular medicines.
Step 6: Install the necessary travel software on your cell phone.
Map: Google Maps Eat: tabelog
Transportation: Weather on the move Case: Yahoo Weather
Exchange rate conversion software
Buy travel insurance
Travel insurance for overseas travel is mainly divided into accidental injury insurance, accidental medical insurance and medical insurance for diseases. The price of insurance varies according to the amount of coverage, location and number of days. It is usually more than 50 dollars. Some insurance also includes flight delay insurance, baggage delay insurance and damage insurance. It's best to find out in advance before traveling.
Babu network
While traveling, it is essential to use various software to check. So internet is the top priority.
There are four ways to access the internet: renting WiFi, purchasing a cell phone internet card, using Japan's public **** WiFi, and opening international roaming on your cell phone.
WiFi:
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It is very convenient to rent WiFi counters at major airports in China, which averages more than ten dollars a day. The deposit usually costs 500 yuan. A WiFi can be connected to 5 or 6 devices, all 4g, very fast speed. But because it consumes power rather quickly, it is best to prepare a charging treasure.
Sim network card:
Taobao's too much, you can choose your own network card according to the number of days you stay in Japan. Cost-effective. Convenient.
Public **** WiFi in Japan:
Starbucks wi2: used by Starbucks all over Japan, you can apply for unlimited free passwords. Website: http://starbucks.wi2.co.jp/
Rosen wi-fi:Used by all Rosen convenience stores in Japan. It is free, but you need to apply for a convenience store membership and download the application. Website:Wi-Fi|
7 SPOT:Used by 7-eleven convenience stores, Sogou Department Store, Seibu Department Store, lofts, etc. All Japan. You can apply for an account password for free, and you can connect three times a day for 60 minutes each time. Website:
famima wi-fi:Used all over Japan by familymart. You can apply for an account password three times a day for 20 minutes each time. Website:
FREESPOT: Japan 9000. free. Website: FREESPOT PUBLIC*** WIRELESS LAN
NTT East free WiFi card: used in tens of thousands of hotspots in Tokyo, Hokkaido and other areas. If you have a foreign passport, you can travel to Hokkaido (New Chitose Airport) from NTT Nagano Fujiyama Soda Airport counter for free for 14 days. There is no limit to the amount of traffic. Before you go, we suggest you buy an Osaka Tour Card, rent a mobile wifi, and then just play Osaka with the Tour Card. The route is already planned for you. From transportation to sightseeing to hot springs. All you have to do is take care of your own accommodation. Best of all, the Osaka travel card is just over $200, a great value.
Then, when you really don't know your way around, just find a random drugstore, almost all of which will have clerks from China. That's when you can start asking for directions in native mode. For food, you can see who has a food voucher machine in front of their house and you can just put in coins to buy tickets.
Ps: I feel so lonely if I travel the way I said.
There are still some lessons to be learned from traveling freely in Japan. My advice is to prepare more and gather courage. Read more about other people's tips and make your own tips more detailed, such as Poor Traveler's website, Ma Hornet's Nest, 'Cheap Teenager' blog, etc.. And do a comprehensive analysis. When I do my own strategy, I like to do it very carefully. If I do it carefully, I can find out which route I'm taking, which direction I'm going, which stop I'm getting off at, which exit I'm taking, which exit has an elevator, and how much the ticket costs. All that remains is to set off bravely. Because I think the level of service and service consciousness in Japan exceeds that of most countries in Eurasia, and everything else is for your benefit. Very often, simple English with gestures can solve the problem. And the integrity of Japan is extremely good, it is almost unlikely to be cheated when dealing with real Japanese people (you need to be more careful when dealing with Chinese people abroad).
You can buy tickets on apps like Ctrip Flying Pig;
You can apply for a visa on Taobao. The Taobao store will tell you what documents you need. You have to buy the ticket before you can apply for the visa, so look for a reliable Taobao seller. By the way, look for Taobao to buy internet cards.
Google Maps is very good, and Japan's public **** transportation is very well developed. You can search for any bus with Google Maps and transfer there.
You can search for tips on various travel sites and see what you like to read. I think the app Cicada Traveler is very good. Some local best time to travel, currency exchange, visa application tips are written.
It doesn't matter if you don't speak Japanese. You can use the translation software to translate simple English words. Most Japanese people are very friendly and enthusiastic, and if they can't explain it to you, they will translate it for you on their cell phones. If you go shopping, most of them have Chinese guides.
Accommodation can use Airbnb, because Japan is a land-rich country, living in hotels is more expensive.BB is cheaper, comfortable to live in, and a better experience of the local customs. Most of the B&Bs provide free portable wifi and travel instructions, which is very thoughtful.