Good To Know
●Wakayama Cycling Map Ⅰ Wakayama Cycling Map Ⅱ
●"Nature & Experience Campaign ~Naturally Japan, Naturally Kochi~"
"Nature & Experience Campaign ~Naturally Japan, Naturally Kochi~" is campaigning until December 31.
●SHORYUDO (The Dragon Route) BUS PASS
This pass will be renewed in April 2019. Use range spreads over Noto Peninsula.
●Hiroshima 1night 2days (YouTube)
●Experience Japanese Culture in Miyajima (YouTube)
PASMO is a smart card that can be used in place of a train ticket or cash, helping to make your travel experience smoother and more convenient.Take your passport to the purchase locations. After confirming your identity as a foreign visitor, the card will be sold to you in a special holder.
●52 Places to Go in 2019 by NY TIMES
”Setouchi” was selected for 52 Places to Go in 2019.(With reference to No.7)
●Overview of National Parks of Japan
Information on the National Park of Japan.
●Narita Airport Transit & Stay Program
If you have a layover of several hours at Narita Airport, if you are staying at a hotel in the Narita area and are looking for a way to spend a half-day, you are able to be enjoy Japanese cultural experiences, sightseeing tours.
A airport bus operators alliance in JAPAN.
JNTO’s list of tourist information centers that can assist foreign travelers in English and other languages.
●NAVITIME Japan Journey Planner
Plan your travel routing by train, bus, car, airline, or walking tours. For PCs, also available as an app and in 18 languages. Set your preference from top right of page.
●Japan Automobile Federation (JAF)
Everything you need to know about driving in Japan as a resident or tourist. In English and Japanese.
●Japan Bus Lines (JBL)
Purchase a bus pass good for 3 days, 5 days or 7 days of unlimited travel on express buses running on 93 different routes. Passes are valid for 60 days from the purchase date. In English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.
There are 9 UNESCO Global Geoparks and 35 Japanese Geoparks in Japan.
There are about a thousand or so michi-no-eki (roadside stations) located throughout Japan. Look for souvenirs and grab a quick bite to eat at a michi-no-eki near your travels.
Guide to secluded hot springs and hideaways compiled by (none other than) the Japan Association of Secluded Hot Spring Inns. Search by area and make reservations online in English or Japanese.
Reference Online
●Useful website and application
Useful tools to offer information to international visitors when disasters occur.
JNTO’s list of tourist information centers that can assist foreign travelers in English and other languages.
First things first: Get JNTO’s free app for comprehensive, on-time information to travel safely and comfortably throughout Japan. In English, Chinese and Korean.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs government website in 43 languages.
Press releases and in-depth articles from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Good academic stuff to study before you go.
●Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan’s official tourism website provides comprehensive travel information in multiple languages. Scroll to the very bottom for language settings.
JNTO’s page where you can sign up for newsletters in your native language.
More about Japan from JNTO in English, German and French.
Ministry of Environment’s official guide to national parks in English and Japanese.
General information provided by Ministry of Environment in English and Japanese.
Online bookings managed by Japan’s largest and prestigious Japan Travel Bureau (JTB). Change language settings from the top of the screen.
LIVE JAPAN provide real-time information for the stay convenient and luxuriant.
Multilingual travel app with coupons and useful information. Change language settings at the top of the screen.
Plan your trip by destination or by interest in English and Chinese. Scroll down to the very bottom to change language settings.
Multilingual travel agency offering a range of services from group tours to personal concierge. Articles sharing experiences are written by travelers like you. Select language from top right of screen.
Boutique-style agency founded by transplanted New Yorker specializing in personalized tours. Guide “ninjas” from different countries currently live in Japan.
Have someone else transport your luggage within Japan while you travel. Book online. Select language from top right of screen.
Restaurant guide searchable by area; information on Japanese cuisine, types of food, table etiquette, chefs. In English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese.
Guide to secluded hot springs and hideaways compiled by (none other than) the Japan Association of Secluded Hot Spring Inns. Search by area and make reservations online in English or Japanese.
Tour Kyoto in a private car with an English-speaking chauffeur.
Search train routes, transfer points and routing options, Rail Pass and Tokyo Subway Ticket information. Select from 13 languages under SETTING & LANGUAGE.
Train and bus navigation site with timetables and schedules. Search by date, time, departure and destination points. In Japanese, English, Chinese.
●NAVITIME Japan Journey Planner
Plan your travel routing by train, bus, car, airline, or walking tours. For PCs, also available as an app and in 18 languages. Set your preference from top right of page.
Quick link to navigation app for English users. Do spot searches, plan route options, read travel guides. Compatible with iOS and Android. Also available in 17 other languages.
Free app for iOS users to find the best train route.
Must-read information on rules of the road in Japan, traffic safety and tips for tourists provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in multiple languages. Click on MULTILINGUAL at the top of the page to select language preference.
●Japan Visitor Telephone Numbers
A list of important phone numbers for travelers, courtesy of Japan Air Lines.
NHK, Japan’s public television, streams news and programs online in English. In the event of an emergency, NHK World will provide updates in 18 languages. Also available as an app.
How to contact local police and tips for tourists provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in multiple languages. Click on MULTILINGUAL at the top of the page to select language preference.
Guide for when you are feeling ill.
MOBILe phone and Convenient service
●Keep your luggage like a coin locker → Ecbo cloak
●The Guide matching service that connects travelers and guides → Trip Partner
Contact a private tour guide to plan your Miyagi itinerary.
●Mobile phone rental locations at Haneda Airport → Haneda Airport
●Mobile phone rental locations at Narita Airport → Narita Airport
In the Countryside
●Japan’s 100 Remarkable Waters
There are many famous springs in Japan. These are among the meisui (famous spring water) that can be enjoyed during your visit.
There are about a thousand or so michi-no-eki (roadside stations) located throughout Japan. Look for souvenirs and grab a quick bite to eat at a michi-no-eki near your travels.