5 Tips for Traveling in Japan!
Traveling to Japan might seem intimidating at first - you have to navigate through a foreign country, and you might also need to handle a language barrier. How do you even begin to plan? Here are some tips that my partner and I learned from our recent trip to Japan. 1. Japan Rail Pass: This handy pass is worth it if you're planning on traveling long distances by train, and it allows for free seat reservation for the trains as well as the Shinkansen. Just visit the JR ticket booth at the train station, and an agent will help you make a reservation. It even works for same day reservations! Additionally, if you're planning on visiting Miyajima, the JR pass will let you ride the JR ferry out to Miyajima for free. 2. Train Station Lockers: Trains stations generally have a set of coin lockers available for storing your luggage. These lockers come in different sizes and are priced accordingly. Rather than carting your luggage around all day, put it in one of these lockers