Attractions
The things worth booking.
Beyond the festivals: the museums, towers, theme parks and experiences people build a Japan trip around, city by city. The lists are built from what Klook and Trip.com actually sell most of in each place, with honest notes on how each one is really booked, and a booking button wherever buying through this site costs you nothing extra.
Before you go
eSIM and pocket WiFi
Data from the moment you land: maps, translation, train times and the calendar in your pocket.
How to book: An eSIM installs before departure and works on landing; pocket WiFi collects at the airport and suits groups sharing one connection.
Luggage forwarding
Send the big bags from the airport or your hotel to the next hotel, and ride the trains with a day bag. Japan runs on this service.
How to book: Booked at airport counters, hotel desks and convenience stores; bags usually arrive the next day, so keep one night's things with you.
Airport transfers
Limousine buses, shared shuttles and private cars from Narita, Haneda, Kansai and the regional airports into town.
How to book: Buses are bought at the airport or online; a pre-booked car earns its money after a late arrival or with ski bags.