Itineraries
Ready-made 5, 7–10 and 14-day routes with real travel times.
10-Day Japan Itinerary — Day-by-Day Plan
A detailed 10-day Japan itinerary: Tokyo, Fuji-Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima day by day, including a ryokan night, JR Pass, and budget.
14-Day Japan Itinerary — A Complete Two-Week Plan
A full 14-day Japan itinerary: Tokyo, Hakone-Fuji, Takayama, the Alps, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima — day by day.
Japan in 5 Days — Tokyo and Kyoto Without Rushing
A day-by-day 5-day Japan itinerary: Tokyo and Kyoto, why the JR Pass does not pay off on a short trip, plus budget, accommodation and the mistakes to avoid.
7-Day Japan Itinerary — Day-by-Day Plan
A detailed 7-day Japan itinerary: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka day by day, including day trips, JR Pass, accommodation, and budget. The ideal first-timer's plan.
Shinkansen — Guide to Japan's Bullet Train 2026
Complete shinkansen guide: lines, train types (Nozomi/Hikari/Kodama), how to buy tickets, seat reservations, prices, and the on-board experience. In English.
JR Pass 2026 — The Complete Guide: Is It Still Worth It?
Everything you need to know about the JR Pass in 2026: what it covers, the new October 2026 prices, value vs. regional passes, and how to buy and activate it. Full guide in English.
Suica and Pasmo — The Complete Guide to Japan's IC Cards
Suica and Pasmo IC cards: how they work, the difference between them, the digital version, how to top up and use them, and tips for travellers in Tokyo and Japan.
Planning where to stay in Tokyo?
Compare live prices across hundreds of hotels in Tokyo near the major stations — Shinjuku and Tokyo Station.