Japan Travel Guides and Itineraries
Planning your first trip to Japan? Below you’ll find every Japan guide on My Globe Journey: ready-made itineraries for 7 days, 10 days and 2 weeks, honest Japan trip cost breakdowns, and practical guides to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
How to Get Around Japan: A Simple Guide for First-Time Visitors
Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It in 2026? Costs, Routes and Alternatives
Tokyo to Kyoto Travel Guide Best Ways to Travel, Costs, Tickets & Tips
Best Things to Do in Tokyo 35+ Top Experiences for First-Time Visitors
How to plan your first trip to Japan
Most first-time visitors follow the same simple order: decide how many days you need in Japan, pick your season with our best time to visit Japan guide, then choose an itinerary and book where to stay.
Where to stay in Japan
Your base matters more than your hotel. Compare neighborhoods in our guides to where to stay in Tokyo, where to stay in Kyoto and where to stay in Osaka.
Getting around Japan
Japan’s trains are fast and easy once you know the basics. Start with how to get around Japan and our Japan train travel guide, check whether the Japan Rail Pass is worth it for your route, and use our Tokyo to Kyoto and Kyoto to Osaka guides.
Things to do
Build your days around the best things to do in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, and add easy day trips from Tokyo or from Kyoto. Still deciding how to split your time? Read Tokyo vs Kyoto.
New to Japan? Our Japan travel tips for first-time visitors and complete Japan travel guide cover etiquette, money, SIM cards and more.
