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 · 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 · Itineraries Japan Itinerary for Two Weeks A first two-week trip to Japan works best as a single line along the main rail corridor: Tokyo first, then Kyoto and Osaka, then a western extension to Hiroshima and Miyajima if time allows. Read guide