When traveling to Japan, you must read this travel tip!

According to data from major online travel platforms over the past week, theJapan has jumped to the top of the list for Chinese tourists traveling out of the country on May 1The

I'm sure many of you have already carefully planned your sightseeing and food exploration trips to Japan. This article summarizes three useful travel tips for you.

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Japan Tourism

Must-have utility app

When traveling to Japan, these super useful apps will be your right hand to make the trip smoother and more enjoyable!

Transportation

● in-caseThis app displays detailed timetables for buses, railroads, flights and Shinkansen in Japan.

 ● Apple Wallet / Suica App: You can use these two apps to pay when you ride the subway, bus, or train.

 ● Japan Taxi: It supports satellite positioning, provides instant taxi hailing and online payment functions, and covers 47 prefectures throughout Japan.
Airline Alcohol Reservations

● Trip.com: You can order air tickets and hotels to and from various cities in Japan with one click.
Culinary Exploration

● べログ(Tabelog): Known as Japan's version of Dianping, it offers a Chinese language interface that makes it easy to find local food.

● Gurunavi(ぐるなび)：Restaurant information is readily available, and reservation agents are also available in Chinese and English.
Weather Enquiry

● tenki.JP: Provide detailed weather broadcasts broken down into zones, so you can keep abreast of weather changes and rationalize your trip.
Shopping Assistant

● Payke: When shopping in a store, use the scanning function of this app to get and translate the price, brand and other information of the product in real time.
language translation

● Jspeak: Instant translation from Mandarin or Cantonese into Japanese.

● Google Translate: Supports translations in all major world languages, as well as translations by photo.
Sightseeing Guide

● Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO): Provides up-to-date information on travel to Japan, including travel tips, transportation guide, hotel booking, tourist activities and experiences, Japanese culture and cuisine, etc. It's very versatile.

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Cash payment is the mainstay in Japan

It is advisable to carry some cash

Although Visa, MasterCard, etc. are accepted at most stores and restaurants in Japan, cash transactions are still the norm in Japan, especially at small stores or ryokans in remote areas.

Therefore, it is recommended that you carry some cash with you when traveling to Japan, just in case.
Caveats:

● If you need to exchange money in Japan, there are usually exchange counters in the arrivals halls of the major airports in Japan (Narita International Airport, Haneda Airport, New Trian Chubu International Airport and Kansai International Airport).

● You can also exchange money at Japanese banks, but many banks close at 3:00 p.m.

● When entering or leaving Japan, if you are carrying more than one million yen in cash, checks, traveler's checks, securities, etc., you are required to make a declaration at customs.

03

If you want to drive yourself

Remember to apply for an international driver's license first

If you plan to drive in Japan, in addition to your home country's driver's license, you will need to obtain an international driver's license issued by a country/region that is a party to the Geneva Conventions of 1949.

In addition, travelers with driving licenses from Taiwan, Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium and Monaco should follow a specific procedure to attach an official translation.

If you need a Japanese translation of your driver's license, please visit a JAF office in Japan. Overseas online applications will not be accepted. Visitors residing overseas may apply through a designated organization.

However, during Japan's peak tourist season, you may experience traffic congestion by car. In this case, public transportation systems such as the JR railroad, subway, buses or cabs can be used to reach various attractions. Therefore, it is recommended that you choose the appropriate mode of travel based on your personal needs and traffic conditions.

We hope this travel tip can provide you with useful reference for your trip to Japan, and wish you a memorable and perfect trip in Japan.