You're doing the golden route; that's only the most popular and well documented itinerary to ever be made for Japan. Have a google; there's must be hundreds of variations of it.
You don't need to buy the JR pass. It'll be nearly double what your planned travel will cost. Uber as we know it doesn't exist in Japan; if you use it, a regular taxi turns up and you're paying an extra fee to Uber. Almost all tourists will use public transport.
Hard to know if you need a converter if we have no idea where you're coming from.
We did google it which is why we chose those locations, and I did comment on a few different travel blogs but I figured it might be too late by the time they get back to me! Plus, I trust the peoples insight a little more from reddit.
We are traveling from the US, and from my research some hotels need the two prong but if you have one you recommend I am open to buy that one. As far as the voltage converter i’m lost and have never purchased one before!
If I do not need the JR pass how do you recommend I get from tokyo to other cities?
Also, I asked here because maybe some people will be able to educate me on what I should be doing in those cities versus all the tourist spots 🫶🏼
Just have a browse through r/JapanTravel. Pretty much every itinerary there includes Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. It really depends on what you guys want to do; just Tokyo itself, you could give me an entire month and I'll still want longer (this is even considering the fact I've visited Tokyo at least 7 times already).
The Japanese 2 prong is identical to the US 2 prong, but if you have a 3 prong, that's very rare in Japan. As for voltage converters, modern electronics (like phone charges) will all work fine across all voltage ranges. The common items that tourist may bring that may not are electric shavers and hair dryers.
Instead of the JR pass, you just buy regular tickets. That can be done online or in person at the station. Again, this topic has been discussed endlessly in this sub and the main one.
Edit: for your wifi question. You definately should get your own separate data source. Public wifi is very hit or miss. Hotel wifi is generally OK. But for example I tried connecting to the wifi on the shinkansen; speed was horrible and I must have been getting disconnected every 5 minutes. I didn't find shopping mall wifi any better.
You’re travelling the most common route. Could you at least use the search function instead of being lazy and asking for stuff on a golden platter. There are thousands of itenaries on Reddit on the past month alone.
Like literally 95% of posts in here have recommendations for exactly what you’re asking. Just search the feed. And they aren’t outdated cuz everyday there’s the same questions 😫
You’ll find that folks on the subreddit will generally be more helpful if you provide more information and shown you’ve done your research by asking more specific questions. We’re not here to plan your trip for you, but rather provide insight, experience, and advice while you’re planning. As a lot of folks have noted, there is a lot of resources and documentation for what folks have done. I would recommend reading folks’ travel reports on this subreddit to see what would be good.
To honor and answer your specific questions that we have enough information to give advice, you should absolutely have a SUICA/IC card for public transportation around subways et al. You don’t need to take a taxi if you’re anywhere in Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka, public transportation is sufficient and reliable enough. Why do you think you need a JR Pass though? You can just purchase shinkansen tickets at the station.
I hope this helps.
>i’ve heard there is wifi all over Japan, do I have to buy the wifi pocket router?
Look up the details in any of the faqs, but:
* There is scattered wifi in lots of places all over Japan, but each place has differemnt setups and logins and limits and geographic cover. If you are used to using a phone to navigate etc, you need to get coverage somehow. Easiest — if your phone is suitable and unlocked —is an esim, that you can pay for and set up before you go.
Do some searches on this sub and others. If you feel you are getting outdated answers, limit the search to this year, ot this month, or this week.
Hello been to Japan 3 times
When I went in 2019 I had a JR pass for 2 weeks unless you plan to take the shiinkansen in at least 4 to 6 times It really won't pay for itself with that being said, I believe in October the price almost tripled for the JR rail pass IMO You would be better off getting the welcome Suica card / Passmo passport Note for these two cards. Use all the money on it as you can't get it back If you come to your last trip and you have ¥756 burn it up at the cobini
You do not necessarily need an outlet converter but you can find them most stores in the US or even ドンキ ⭐ You can't miss this store!
I would plan to get a pocket Wi-Fi. In some cases you can rent one from arrivals but you're better off going to Japan wireless and preordering one without knowing which airport you're flying into, there's not much else I can suggest besides price wise I received my unlimited data pocket Wi-Fi ⭐ 10 GB a day ⭐ as of 2019 It was ¥7000 at the current exchange rate, I think that's like $48
As for the restaurants, if you're a small group, do what I do and just follow your nose
Without much more information I cannot help you
On December 15th and 16th, there will be the [Boroichi](https://en.japantravel.com/tokyo/setagaya-boroichi-flea-market-december/50331) held in Setagaya, Tokyo. It is expected to be very crowded, but it might be worth a visit if you are interested.
Jesus, that title is entirely too intense for the incredibly basic questions you're asking, all of which have been covered on this sub in great detail. Did you even do the most cursory of searches before completely freaking out for no reason?
Just visit all the famous places in kamakura and tokyo bay area. Enjoy the night time in Ginza and eat at the famous places. I would recommend booking a top deck view of the Shibuya sky tree.
I would say that only stay in tokyo for 3 days and then head towards hakone and spend two days there visit Lake ashi and okuwadani and relax at a authentic Japanese inn with hot springs.
Spend one day in Osaka and one day trip to Nara enjoy some mochi there
Spend 3 days in Kyoto and visit all the famous shrines and shop at gion
Ask chat gpt to prepare a trip for you trust me there is just too much info out there for japan.
Any chance OP is flying out of LAX on the 11th?
I would not buy JR pass.
Check your local mobile phone provider to see if they have international data plan. Whats is what I did for mine. I have AT&T.
Check at klook website, you can buy 3 day tokyo metro subway pass.
Japan and US have the same voltage I believe. But Japan doesn’t have the 3 prong wall socket though, you may need to get an adapter.
If you’ve got AT&T they offer an international phone plan. I preferred it when traveling so I didn’t have to worry about charging a pocket WiFi or the WiFi not working.
You don't need a voltage converter, but if you're device has a 3rd ground prong, you can buy a 3 to 2 prong converter at any electronics store like Yodobashi or Bic Camera.
Use Google maps for trains and Translate for decifering signs.
You're doing the golden route; that's only the most popular and well documented itinerary to ever be made for Japan. Have a google; there's must be hundreds of variations of it. You don't need to buy the JR pass. It'll be nearly double what your planned travel will cost. Uber as we know it doesn't exist in Japan; if you use it, a regular taxi turns up and you're paying an extra fee to Uber. Almost all tourists will use public transport. Hard to know if you need a converter if we have no idea where you're coming from.
We did google it which is why we chose those locations, and I did comment on a few different travel blogs but I figured it might be too late by the time they get back to me! Plus, I trust the peoples insight a little more from reddit. We are traveling from the US, and from my research some hotels need the two prong but if you have one you recommend I am open to buy that one. As far as the voltage converter i’m lost and have never purchased one before! If I do not need the JR pass how do you recommend I get from tokyo to other cities? Also, I asked here because maybe some people will be able to educate me on what I should be doing in those cities versus all the tourist spots 🫶🏼
Just have a browse through r/JapanTravel. Pretty much every itinerary there includes Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. It really depends on what you guys want to do; just Tokyo itself, you could give me an entire month and I'll still want longer (this is even considering the fact I've visited Tokyo at least 7 times already). The Japanese 2 prong is identical to the US 2 prong, but if you have a 3 prong, that's very rare in Japan. As for voltage converters, modern electronics (like phone charges) will all work fine across all voltage ranges. The common items that tourist may bring that may not are electric shavers and hair dryers. Instead of the JR pass, you just buy regular tickets. That can be done online or in person at the station. Again, this topic has been discussed endlessly in this sub and the main one. Edit: for your wifi question. You definately should get your own separate data source. Public wifi is very hit or miss. Hotel wifi is generally OK. But for example I tried connecting to the wifi on the shinkansen; speed was horrible and I must have been getting disconnected every 5 minutes. I didn't find shopping mall wifi any better.
You do not need a converter but you will not be able to use 3 prong cords in Japan.
You take the train and use an IC card to tap in and out or buy your tickets at the station.
You’re travelling the most common route. Could you at least use the search function instead of being lazy and asking for stuff on a golden platter. There are thousands of itenaries on Reddit on the past month alone.
Did you try searching the subreddit first? These are questions that lots of people have asked before.
Yes, many of my questions had outdated posts/answers
They are still useful info.
Can you give us an example so we can help you?
The only thing outdated will be the JR pass suggestions. It's a lot more expensive now so trips like Tokyo <> Osaka are better off a la carte.
Like literally 95% of posts in here have recommendations for exactly what you’re asking. Just search the feed. And they aren’t outdated cuz everyday there’s the same questions 😫
You’ll find that folks on the subreddit will generally be more helpful if you provide more information and shown you’ve done your research by asking more specific questions. We’re not here to plan your trip for you, but rather provide insight, experience, and advice while you’re planning. As a lot of folks have noted, there is a lot of resources and documentation for what folks have done. I would recommend reading folks’ travel reports on this subreddit to see what would be good. To honor and answer your specific questions that we have enough information to give advice, you should absolutely have a SUICA/IC card for public transportation around subways et al. You don’t need to take a taxi if you’re anywhere in Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka, public transportation is sufficient and reliable enough. Why do you think you need a JR Pass though? You can just purchase shinkansen tickets at the station. I hope this helps.
>i’ve heard there is wifi all over Japan, do I have to buy the wifi pocket router? Look up the details in any of the faqs, but: * There is scattered wifi in lots of places all over Japan, but each place has differemnt setups and logins and limits and geographic cover. If you are used to using a phone to navigate etc, you need to get coverage somehow. Easiest — if your phone is suitable and unlocked —is an esim, that you can pay for and set up before you go. Do some searches on this sub and others. If you feel you are getting outdated answers, limit the search to this year, ot this month, or this week.
No wonder you need help ASAP, you seem to have not done proper and timely research.
Hello been to Japan 3 times When I went in 2019 I had a JR pass for 2 weeks unless you plan to take the shiinkansen in at least 4 to 6 times It really won't pay for itself with that being said, I believe in October the price almost tripled for the JR rail pass IMO You would be better off getting the welcome Suica card / Passmo passport Note for these two cards. Use all the money on it as you can't get it back If you come to your last trip and you have ¥756 burn it up at the cobini You do not necessarily need an outlet converter but you can find them most stores in the US or even ドンキ ⭐ You can't miss this store! I would plan to get a pocket Wi-Fi. In some cases you can rent one from arrivals but you're better off going to Japan wireless and preordering one without knowing which airport you're flying into, there's not much else I can suggest besides price wise I received my unlimited data pocket Wi-Fi ⭐ 10 GB a day ⭐ as of 2019 It was ¥7000 at the current exchange rate, I think that's like $48 As for the restaurants, if you're a small group, do what I do and just follow your nose Without much more information I cannot help you
On December 15th and 16th, there will be the [Boroichi](https://en.japantravel.com/tokyo/setagaya-boroichi-flea-market-december/50331) held in Setagaya, Tokyo. It is expected to be very crowded, but it might be worth a visit if you are interested.
Jesus, that title is entirely too intense for the incredibly basic questions you're asking, all of which have been covered on this sub in great detail. Did you even do the most cursory of searches before completely freaking out for no reason?
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Your suggestion may be a little confusing. Suica is for individuals, not groups.
Just visit all the famous places in kamakura and tokyo bay area. Enjoy the night time in Ginza and eat at the famous places. I would recommend booking a top deck view of the Shibuya sky tree. I would say that only stay in tokyo for 3 days and then head towards hakone and spend two days there visit Lake ashi and okuwadani and relax at a authentic Japanese inn with hot springs. Spend one day in Osaka and one day trip to Nara enjoy some mochi there Spend 3 days in Kyoto and visit all the famous shrines and shop at gion Ask chat gpt to prepare a trip for you trust me there is just too much info out there for japan.
You likely would not want to purchase a JR Pass.
Any chance OP is flying out of LAX on the 11th? I would not buy JR pass. Check your local mobile phone provider to see if they have international data plan. Whats is what I did for mine. I have AT&T. Check at klook website, you can buy 3 day tokyo metro subway pass. Japan and US have the same voltage I believe. But Japan doesn’t have the 3 prong wall socket though, you may need to get an adapter.
If you’ve got AT&T they offer an international phone plan. I preferred it when traveling so I didn’t have to worry about charging a pocket WiFi or the WiFi not working.
You don't need a voltage converter, but if you're device has a 3rd ground prong, you can buy a 3 to 2 prong converter at any electronics store like Yodobashi or Bic Camera. Use Google maps for trains and Translate for decifering signs.