Asia

When to go Seasons, weather, festivals and crowds, month by month. 2 guides Entry and visas Passports, visas, travel authorizations and border rules. 1 guide Getting around Trains, buses, ferries, driving and airport transfers. 5 guides Money and costs Daily budgets, cards and cash, tipping and typical prices. 2 guides Practicalities Plugs, phones, eSIMs, time zones and what to pack. 2 guides Culture and customs Etiquette, holidays, traditions and local history. 1 guide Where to stay Neighborhoods and areas, and how to choose a base. 1 guide Itineraries Routes and day-by-day plans for a few days or a few weeks. 3 guides Things to do Sights, museums, neighborhoods and day trips worth the time. 3 guides

Japan · Itineraries Day Trips from Tokyo to Nikko, Kamakura, and Hakone Tokyo has several day-trip destinations, and three draw most independent travelers. Read guide Japan · Things to do How to Climb Mount Fuji Mount Fuji is a 3,776-meter volcano west of Tokyo. Most independent travelers climb it in summer. Read guide Japan · Practicalities Power Plugs and Voltage in Japan Japan uses one supply voltage nationwide, so the voltage does not change on a trip from Tokyo to Osaka. Read guide Japan · Practicalities Choosing eSIM, SIM Cards, or Pocket Wi-Fi in Japan Visitors to Japan have three ways to get mobile data. An eSIM is built into the phone and activated by scanning a code, so you add a plan without swapping cards. Read guide Japan · Itineraries Day Trips from Kyoto Kyoto sits in western Japan's Kansai region, and three of its best-known neighbors make easy day trips: Nara, Osaka, and Himeji. Read guide Japan · When to go Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Cherry blossoms, called sakura in Japanese, open from late winter in the south to late spring in the north. Read guide Japan · Things to do Luggage Rules on the Shinkansen Shinkansen bullet trains limit luggage by size. Most suitcases ride free in the overhead racks and at your feet. Read guide Japan · Culture and customs Onsen Etiquette in Japan An onsen is a hot spring bath. You will most often find one in resort towns, rural areas, and large hotels. Read guide Japan · Money and costs Using Cash and Cards in Japan Japan accepts cards at most hotels, restaurants, and larger shops in cities, but independent travelers still need yen (¥) for a good part of everyday spending. Read guide Japan · Money and costs Tipping in Japan and How to Show Thanks Japan does not expect tips at restaurants, taxis, bars, or most hotels. Read guide Japan · Getting around Getting From Kansai Airport to Kyoto and Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) serves both Kyoto and Osaka. Read guide Japan · Getting around Haneda Airport to Tokyo by Train, Bus, or Taxi Haneda Airport is on the south side of Tokyo, and four options take you into the city: the Keikyu Line train, the Tokyo Monorail, the Airport Limousine bus, and a taxi. Read guide