Japan is the hottest travel ticket in the world right now. Here are my personal Japan travel tips & tricks, the places I take my friends when they come to town, and the inside scoop on what once-a-year festivals and events might be happening while you’re there!
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A-Z destinations • Festivals & events, by month • Flower extravaganzas • Travel how-to
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Here are my trip planning tips & tricks:
1: Before you go
Decisions to make, apps to download, supplies to bring with you
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2: The fun part! Planning your trip
If you’d like to see a beautiful Japanese garden (for example) but don’t know which beautiful garden, here are lists of all my favorite things to do in Tokyo, with photos and links to help you decide:
Or, you can check out my Seven Perfect Days in Tokyo
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If you’d prefer to DIY, click here for in-depth links to individual destinations. Some of these are big magnet attractions, others are neighborhoods that have major attractions plus fun things to walk around and see nearby.
I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t include the ten most overrated things to do in Tokyo (and what you should do instead)…
And here are links to some destinations outside of Tokyo I’d highly recommend:
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3: When should you go?
Every month there are festivals and events you can only see once a year. Here are some of the biggies, by month:
And you don’t need to go to Japan during cherry blossom season to see incredible flower displays! I bet none of your friends have instagrammed THESE…
Here a some additional seasonal delights you might enjoy during your stay:
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3: Practical advice for after you arrive
How to do basic stuff, especially if you don’t speak Japanese
I hope this gets you off to a great start, and I look forward to hearing about your adventures when you get back!
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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had
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