A selection of websites for booking your trip
Are you planning a trip to Japan ? Here are some links of our partners to help you for your reservations.
Airline tickets
Flight comparison sites are very handy for easily searching for flights to Japan, finding the best prices, and seeing when fares are the most affordable. Here are the ones we use—they’re simple and effective:
Airport Transfers (bus or train)
Airports are sometimes quite far from cities, so you can book some convenient transportation options below.
Tokyo
From Narita and Haneda Airports to Tokyo by bus
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From Narita Airport to Tokyo by Skyliner train
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Kyoto
From Kansai Airport to Kyoto
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Osaka
From Kansai Airport to Osaka – by bus
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From Kansai Airport to Osaka – by train
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Train and subway
Prepaid cards
Purchase your PASMO or SUICA transit card in advance.
> Pre-loaded with 1,500 yen and ready to use
> Can be used on public transportation in Tokyo and all other major Japanese cities
> Can be easily reloaded at machines in train stations
> Can be used as an electronic wallet
Japan Rail PASS
The Japan Rail Pass allows you to ride any train on the Japan Rail network throughout Japan as often as you like.
The Japan Rail Pass (National) is available in 7-, 14-, or 21-day versions. (Regional versions are also available.)
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Train tickets
Japan Experience now offers train and Shinkansen tickets for numerous destinations throughout Japan, including Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, as well as Hiroshima, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Kinosaki Onsen, Hakone, and Kanazawa…
It’s a great way to plan your itinerary without wasting time buying tickets once you arrive!
Order your train tickets
City pass
Super convenient passes for getting around cities hassle-free and saving money !
Tokyo subway pass
1, 2 or 3 days
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Kyoto bus pass
1 day
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Kansai transportation Pass
(Kyoto Osaka Nara …)
3 days
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Osaka subway and bus Pass
1 or 2 days
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Car rental
A car is a mode of transportation that lets you venture off the beaten path.
To drive in Japan, you will need an official translation of your driver’s license.
To rent a car, you can make a reservation on the Rental Cars website, which offers a wide selection of vehicles throughout Japan.
Accommodations in Japan
Hôtels
There are now a wide variety of hotels—from the most traditional to the most budget-friendly—available for booking on sites like Booking or Hotellook. By booking in advance, you’ll get great rates.
Rental houses
Renting a house in Japan can be a great option if you’re traveling with a group or your family: you’ll be able to experience daily life in a Japanese residential neighborhood, cook your own meals, and enjoy more space than you would in a hotel…
Pocket WIFI and SIM cards
Pocket WiFi
Renting a Pocket WiFi device gives you unlimited high-speed internet access. It allows you to connect up to 5 devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.) to the internet at the same time.
SIM Card or e-SIM
You can also order a data SIM card to insert into your smartphone or an e-SIM that can be activated with a code sent via email. It will provide you with unlimited, 24/7 high-speed internet access.
Currency exchange and purchase
In Japan, cash is still widely used: for example, you may sometimes have to pay for hotels in cash!
Even though more and more establishments accept credit cards, it’s often much more cost-effective to exchange your money in advance, as this will help you avoid bank fees on withdrawals or payments abroad.
Keep an eye on the yen exchange rate and any flash sales that may be offered on currency exchange websites.
The CCOPERA website generally offers competitive exchange rates and secure delivery of currency to your home.
Museums, amusement parks, guided tours…
To book admission tickets for museums, observatories, amusement parks, guided tours, and more…
