Guides
Everything you need
to know before you go.
Deep-dive guides on Japan entry rules, transport, and the things that trip people up. All verified for 2026.
Restricted & Prohibited Items
What you cannot bring into Japan — Sudafed, ADHD medication, fresh meat, certain knives, and more. The most common customs mistake for tourists.
Is the JR Pass Worth It in 2026?
After a 70% price increase in 2023, the JR Pass is no longer an automatic yes. Real numbers, itinerary examples, and a break-even calculator.
Tokyo Haneda (HND) Transport Guide
Monorail, Keikyu Line, limousine bus, and taxi options — with prices, platform numbers, and step-by-step directions into the city.
Tokyo Narita (NRT) Transport Guide
N'EX, Skyliner, Keisei Line, and bus options — real prices and which one to take depending on your destination and arrival time.
Osaka Kansai (KIX) Transport Guide
Nankai Rapi:t, Haruka, airport bus, and taxi. Includes the Suica vs. ICOCA distinction — important for KIX travelers.
More guides in progress
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