21 Japan Travel Tips For First-Time Visitors
Planning the holiday of a lifetime? Japan won’t disappoint. After all, it’s a land of endless adventure, possibilities, and attractions — where historical rituals come together with inventive technology. Indeed, it’s a unique destination that blends old-world charm and modern futuristic vibes. But if you’re preparing to head to the Land of Rising Sun as a first-time traveler, it’s not always easy to know where to start. Often, it feels like you’re stepping into another world, a galaxy far far away.
With our tailored travel insights, we make planning a Japan trip more than just exciting, however. We turn your journey into an experience, and moments into unforgettable memories.
Booking a Japan Tour with TokudAw Inc
At TokudAw Inc, we know that the best journeys are the ones that provide truly personal experiences. So, as your dedicated Japan travel agency, that’s why we go above and beyond to create tailored tour packages for those visiting Japan. Wondering how exactly we do this? Here, we detail how easy it is to book with us so keep reading and take one step closer to your next unforgettable adventure.
Best of Nikko, Aizu Wakamatsu, Ginzan Onsen, Tsuruoka and Niigata: An Original Itinerary Crafted For You
Travelling to Tohoku? Take a look at our bespoke and inspiring Tohoku travel guide, guaranteed to create memories that last a lifetime.
Japan Chubu and Hokuriku Adventure—6 days, 5 nights
Taste seafood freshly caught from the Sea of Japan and see the mountains of Hokuriku draped in the fiery colours of autumn.
The Hokuriku Region lies to the northwest of Tokyo along the Sea of Japan, backing on to the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Japanese Alps. This is one of Japan's most celebrated locations for seafood and gourmet dining, with Kanazawa in particular considered one of the very best places to eat in all Japan. Its majestic mountain landscapes and beautiful historic sites make it one of Japan's most popular locations for seeing the autumn colours, as do the natural thermal waters of its hot spring towns like Kaga Onsen.
An unforgettable journey into the northern mountains and beyond: experience Nikko, Fukushima and Aomori in Autumn.
An unforgettable journey into the northern mountains and beyond: experience Tohoku in Autumn.
Hotel Koo Otsu Hyakucho
Designed by architect Yoshiji Takehara, the hotel's rooms are spread across seven traditional townhouses dating back to the last century, reinterpreted and transformed into comfortable, modern spaces while losing nothing of their original soul, but providing all the facilities modern visitors expect. But the choice of its location was a fundamental part of the design. Otsu is a 20 minute drive from the overcrowded tourist hotspots of central Kyoto and is often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbour. Bringing visitors here helps to support the regions outside the tourist hotspots and reinvigorate commerce, but also to give visitors a glimpse of the hidden charm that can't be found in the over-travelled centres.