30 Essential Things You Need to Know Before Traveling to Japan in 2025

30 Essential Things You Need to Know Before Traveling to Japan in 2025

First-Time traveling to Japan? Planning your dream trip to Japan in 2025?
Whether you’re strolling through the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, savoring street food in vibrant Osaka, or immersing yourself in the historical charm of Kyoto, Japan offers an unforgettable mix of modern culture, ancient tradition, and breathtaking nature. To make your journey smooth and stress-free, we’ve put together the ultimate Japan travel guide covering everything from visa requirements and local manners to transportation tips and must-try Japanese food. This essential pre-trip resource is especially helpful for first-time visitors and includes expert tips on how to ride the Shinkansen, what to expect at a Japanese onsen, how to shop tax-free, and even what not to do with your chopsticks! Whether you’re visiting for cherry blossoms, or just soaking up local life, this guide helps you confidently navigate Japan’s cities and countryside alike. Let’s get you ready for a safe, respectful, and memorable adventure in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and beyond!

0:00 Opening
0:47 1. Basic Information on Japan
0:52 1-1 Climate and Clothing Tips
2:37 1-2 Japanese Currency (Cash vs Credit Card)
3:18 1-3 Electrical Outlets and Voltages
4:00 1-4 Major Tourist Cities in Japan
4:47 1-5 Tipping
5:18 2. Pre-Trip Preparation
5:22 2-1 Visa and Entry Requirements
6:12 2-2 Wi-Fi Conditions
6:41 3. Local Transportation
6:45 3-1 Traffic IC Cards
7:15 3-2 How to Ride Trains and Subways
7:48 3-3 How to Ride the Bus
8:33 3-4 Cab Riding and Fare System
9:13 3-5 Shinkansen (Bullet Trains)
10:46 4. Manners & Rules
10:49 4-1 Public Manners
11:52 4-2 Waste Disposal
12:19 4-3 Rules for Visiting a Japanese Onsen

12:32 5. Shopping
12:35 5-1 Tax Free Shopping
13:27 5-2 Convenience Store
14:36 6. Dining
14:39 6-1 Popular Japanese Dishes
15:40 6-2 How to Order
16:41 6-3 Manners During Meals
17:37 6-4 Chopstick Etiquette
18:35 6-5 Accommodating Dietary Diversity
19:00 7. What to See and Experience
19:04 7-1 Iconic Destinations
21:02 7-2 Seasonal Events
22:33 7-3 Traditional Japanese Experience
23:18 8. Accommodation
23:21 8-1 Ryokan vs Guesthouse vs Hotel
24:37 8-2 Recommended Accommodation Areas
25:10 Emergency Response
25:14 9-1 Overseas Insurance
25:47 9-2 In Case of Illness or Injury Emergencies
26:09 9-3 Disaster Action
26:31 10. Useful apps
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