Plan Your Trip to Japan
From Shizuko Mishima, former About.com Guide
Basics of Japan
Do you know about Japan well? If you plan to visit Japan, you might want to gather basic information about Japan, such as weather and money.
Japan Maps
Maps are essential for travel planning. Here are some Japan country maps and regional maps. Japan prefecture maps show some cities of main tourist interest in each prefecture.
When to Go to Japan
When is the best time to visit Japan? You can enjoy four distinct seasons in Japan, but it's good to know the climate. For example, Japan has a rainy season called tsuyu. Here are helpful information for you to decide when to go to Japan.
Getting to Japan
If you are visiting Japan for the first time, it's good to join a guided tour. Find great tours to Japan. Also, check to find discount airtickets to Japan.
Where to Visit in Japan
Have you decided where you want to visit? Here are guides to regions and cities in Japan. You can find out where are the popular places for tourits to visit.
- Hokkaido Guide
- Tohoku Region
- Kanto Region
- City: Tokyo Guide
- City: Nikko Guide
- Mt. Fuji Guide
- Chubu Region
- City: Nagoya
- Kinki Region
- City: Kanazawa
- City: Kyoto
- City: Osaka
- Chugoku Region
- City: Hiroshima
- Shikoku Region
- Kyushu Region
Transportations in Japan
How do you plan to travel around Japan? Taking trains is the most convenient way for getting around Japan. You might want to consider purchasing a rail pass.
Places to Stay
Where would you like to stay in Japan? You have many choices. There are nice hotels, business hotels, capsule hotels, guest houses, Japanese inns, and more.