50+ JAPAN TRAVEL TIPS | Ultimate Japan Travel Guide for 2026

50+ JAPAN TRAVEL TIPS | Ultimate Japan Travel Guide for 2026

In this video, I give you 50+ travel tips for your trip to Japan. We’ll cover everything from general travel tips—like booking hotels and train tickets, when to visit, and where to stay—to attractions, food & drinks, planning your itinerary, as well as etiquette (aka things not to do in Japan). Including some travel updates for 2026, this video will prepare you well for your first trip to Japan.

⭐️ Hi, my name is Tina and I’m working in Tokyo as a content creator, tour guide and trip planner: https://tinahuegel.com/
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🎞 Japan Travel Tips
Top 5 Matcha Places in Tokyo https://youtu.be/CLBcjqVwrTg
Things NOT To Do in Japan https://youtu.be/P1lrBuoOynI
Japan Ultimate Travel Guide https://youtu.be/o3l8scTqU5I
Nikko – Tokyo Day Trip https://youtu.be/UjVNAFcxWVI
Tokyo on a Budget https://youtu.be/dyS5fzMXMNE

Links mentioned in this video.
ANA Free Domestic Flights: https://www.ana.co.jp/en/kh/plan-book/promotions/domestic-add-on-free-flights/

JAL Explorer Pass: https://www.jal.co.jp/world/en/world/japan_explorer_pass/lp/

JR Pass Calculator: https://www.japan-guide.com/railpass/

JAF (Drivers License Translation): https://english.jaf.or.jp/driving-in-japan/drive-in-japan/about-dltas

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00:00 Introduction
00:13 Travel Planning, General Advice
00:19 Where to go in Japan
00:33 When to visit Japan
01:28 How long to stay
01:48 Booking a flight
02:11 Custom declaration
02:27 Booking hotels
03:06 Japanese hotels
03:42 Trains, JR Pass
05:19 Apps for Japan
06:19 Booking Platforms
06:51 Pocket Wifi, Sim card, e-sim
07:26 IC Card: Suica, Pasmo
08:22 Cash vs. Credit Card
08:59 Exchange Money
09:29 Travel Budget for Japan
10:26 Plan in more Time
11:56 Train System in Tokyo
12:58 Luggage delivery
13:27 Traveling with Kids
14:14 Tourist Scams
15:17 Foods & Drinks in Japan
15:19 What to Eat in Japan
17:27 Restaurants in Japan
18:13 Convenience Stores
18:40 Local Restaurants
19:24 Chain Restaurants
20:37 Japanese Bars (Izakaya)
20:59 Table Charge
21:30 Matcha in Japan
22:22 Sports Drinks
22:43 Rice Wine
23:05 Drinks in Bars
24:10 Drinking and Smoking
25:00 Attractions & Sights
25:02 Arrival at the Airport
26:14 Identification
27:05 Attractions in Japan
28:45 Opening Hours
29:29 Temples and Shrines
30:22 Temple Stamps 31:35 Tokyo Itinerary
33:17 Where to Stay in Tokyo
34:21 Japan Itinerary
35:32 Renting a Car
36:12 Etiquette & Customs
36:22 Noise in Public
36:58 Trash Cans
38:15 Sitting on the Ground
39:00 Don’t Cut in Line
39:53 Eating in Public
40:38 Shoes and Socks
41:29 Tipping in Japan
42:04 Taking Photos
42:51 Language | Japanese

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