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Onsen, Japan

All about Onsen in Japan

Onsen (温泉) are hot springs that have a long tradition and are considered an integral part of Japanese culture. Find out all you need to know about these natural thermal baths.

Jigokudani Yaen-koen

Bathing Snow Monkeys at Jigokudani Yaen-koen near Nagano

How to get your ticket for the trip from Nagano, the walk to the park and all the rules of conduct. Plus insider tips for your visit to the monkey park

Japan Vending Machines

Budget Japan Trip – Money Saving Tips

A Japan vacation doesn't have to cost a fortune! Make your Budget Japan Trip a reality with these tips for flights, food, and hotels.

Hakone Vulcano, Japan

Day trip to Hakone from Tokyo

Hakone is located in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and is perfect for day trips thanks to its good transportation connections to Tokyo.

Drone

Flying a drone in Japan – Update 2026

Drone shots of blooming cherry blossoms or the picturesque Okinawa Islands? Here's what you need to consider if you want to fly in Japan.

Mobile Navigation

Internet in Japan – SIM card or eSIM?

The easiest way to access the internet on your smartphone in Japan is with a foreign SIM card or eSIM. This is how you get and install a SIM.

Welcome Suica Mobile App auf dem iPhone mit 13.800 Yen Guthaben in einem Zug in Japan

Japan Prepaid Cards 2025 – The Welcome Suica Mobile App

All the benefits, features, and whether the digital Suica prepaid card is worth it for your trip to Japan.

Japan Railway

Japan Rail Pass for tourists

Is the Japan Rail Pass the best choice for traveling through Japan? Find all the information about ordering, costs, and procedures here.

Kura Sushi Japan

Kura Sushi – Running Sushi in Japan and USA

Delicious Running Sushi, huge selection & a fun plate game! Find out how to make reservations and avoid long wait times.

Kyūshū, Japan

Kyūshū Road Trip on Japan’s Third Largest Island

Kyūshū Road Trip: all the stops with Fukuoka, Beppu, Mount Aso and Kumamoto in one week, including an onsen highlight

Luggage

Luggage service in Japan

Travel comfortably around without having to constantly carry your heavy suitcase. That's what the luggage service does for you.

7-Eleven Gepäckaufbewahrung in Japan

Luggage storage at 7-Eleven in Japan

No free lockers? 7-Eleven now offers luggage storage in Japan via app booking. Secure, affordable, and available 24/7.

Kurokawa Onsen

Most beautiful Onsen in Japan

Discover the most beautiful Onsen in Japan: From idyllic mountain villages to hidden river springs – incl. access tips.

Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki – Japanese soul food for your home

Discover Okonomiyaki, the savory soul food from Japan! Here's how you can easily make this Japanese classic at home. Perfect for foodies!

Panstar Miracle

Panstar Cruise Ferry from South Korea to Japan

Panstar Cruise ferry overnight from Busan to Osaka: fares, money-saving tips, getting there & check-in and what you can discover on board.

Japan Yen Cash

Pay in Japan

In Japan, cash is still the preferred payment method, especially in rural areas. In Tokyo, it’s a different story. Here, almost everything can be paid for with a card.

City Mobile Photography

Portable power bank on the go – ChargeSPOT

Out exploring the city and your phone battery dies. That's exactly what ChargeSPOT is here to fix – a really clever solution!

Ramen Festival

Ramen Festival in Tokyo: Ramen from all over Japan in one place

Twelve ramen stalls from all over Japan across five days. All about the ramen, dates, tickets and how to get to the Ramen Festival in Tokyo.

Tokyo Subway

Subway travel in Tokyo

The subway is the fastest and most convenient way to navigate through Tokyo. It is relatively easy to get around the city and reach the main tourist attractions.

Prepaid Suica Pasmo, Japan

Suica, PASMO and ICOCA – Prepaid cards in Japan

Suica, PASMO, and ICOCA are prepaid cards used in Japan for public transportation as well as for payments in stores and vending machines.

Tokyo Taxi

Taking a taxi in Tokyo

Taking a taxi in Tokyo: Prices, booking with the GO App, alternatives, and essential tips for a stress-free ride – Especially after midnight!

Tokyo Bus

Taking the bus in Japan

Bus travel in Japan is a widespread transportation option used in urban areas as well as in rural regions.

Japan Mount Fuji

The first time in Japan

I can already tell you, it won't be your last time in Japan, because once you've traveled to Japan, you will come back again.

Tokio 2025 - Takanawa Gateway City

Tokyo 2025 – Cutting-Edge Technology in Takanawa Gateway City

Experience cutting-edge technology and unwind on rooftop gardens – a must for every Japan traveler.

Tokyo Shibuya Crossing

Top 5 Must See in Tokyo

The bustling metropolis of Tokyo combines historic temples and shrines with skyscrapers and futuristic technologies, creating a fascinating cultural diversity.

Shinkansen Japan

Traveling through Japan with the Shinkansen

Traveling through Japan on the high-speed Shinkansen train is a highlight. Here you'll find all the information about ticket purchase and riding the Bullet Train.

Laundry Japan

Washing clothes on your Japan trip

Washing clothes in Japan – Don’t worry, you don’t have to pack your entire wardrobe for the trip! Here’s what you need to know.

Yamagata, Japan

Yamagata – Ginzan Onsen and 1,000 Steps to Ryūshaku-ji

Discover Ginzan Onsen, 1,000 steps to Ryūshaku-ji, the 5 storey cedar wood pagoda, snow monsters at Zao and a jellyfish aquarium