Simple, practical guides for international travelers visiting Japan. Jikan Plus focuses on reducing avoidable friction before and during your trip: getting online, leaving the airport, choosing where to stay, getting around Japan, and booking the attractions that matter most.
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Get connected in Japan
- Best eSIM for Japan: 7 Things to Check
- Japan eSIM vs Pocket Wi-Fi: Which Is Better?
- When to Install a Japan eSIM: Before-Flight Checklist
Tokyo airport & transport
- Narita to Tokyo: Train, Bus or Private Transfer?
- Haneda to Tokyo: Easiest Ways to Reach Your Hotel
- Tokyo Subway Ticket: Is It Worth It for Tourists?
Tokyo attractions
- Shibuya Sky Tickets: Should You Book in Advance?
- Tokyo Skytree Tickets: Which Deck Should You Choose?
- teamLab Planets vs Borderless: Which Should You Choose?
- Tokyo Disneyland vs DisneySea: Which Should You Choose?
- Book Japan Activities in Advance? 5 Things to Consider
Day trips from Tokyo
- Mount Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo: Tour or DIY?
- Mount Fuji vs Hakone Day Trip from Tokyo: Which Is Better?
Tokyo to Kyoto
Osaka & Kansai
- Kansai Airport to Osaka: JR Haruka or Private Transfer?
- Universal Studios Japan: Studio Pass vs Express Pass
- Osaka Amazing Pass: Is It Worth It?
- Umeda Sky Building: Is It Worth Visiting?
- Osaka Castle Tickets: Is Skip-the-Line Worth It?
Kyoto & Nara
- teamLab Biovortex Kyoto: What to Know Before You Go
- Sagano Romantic Train: Should You Book in Advance?
- Kyoto Kimono Rental: What to Know Before Booking
- Kyoto & Nara Day Trip from Osaka: Tour or DIY?
Choose where to stay in Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka
- Shinjuku vs Shibuya: Where Should You Stay in Tokyo?
- Where to Stay in Tokyo: Best Areas for First-Time Visitors
- Tokyo: Shinjuku vs Ueno — Which Area Fits Your Trip?
- Kyoto Station vs Gion — Where Should You Stay?
- Osaka: Namba vs Umeda — Which Area Is Better?
Browse bookable experiences
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Browse Kyoto activities on Klook
Browse Osaka activities on Klook
How we choose recommendations
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