Category "japan"

Bike parking in Kyoto

If I rent a bike for sightseeing, is there any parking space to leave it near temples, shrines, markets, etc. (Kinkakuji, Fushimi Inari, Nishiki, Gion...)? Is i

Japanese tourist visa for Chinese national with UK permanent residence

My girlfriend has a Chinese passport, but lives in the UK and has permanent residence here. We are going on a holiday to Japan for 30 days so she needs a touris

Does Japan charge an extra departure tax if you depart from a different airport than your arrival?

I'm a Turkish citizen. I'm planning to visit Korea and Japan in 2018 with tourist visa. My most likely route will be Seoul - Osaka- Tokyo - Istanbul. I was tol

Transfering between terminals at Tokyo Narita as an arriving international passenger [closed]

We arrive in Narita Airport at Terminal 1. We haven't arranged any SIM card for our iPhones and would like to get hold of one at the airport.

Sending a package to a post office in Japan from overseas [closed]

I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but I wasn't sure which stackexchange site I should post this too. I currently

How to reserve a seat with Japan Railways (JR)?

Especially for all-reserved trains, but also for others, one sometimes needs or wants to reserve a seat on a JR train, even with a rail pass. When and how can o

Can I bring flowers on plane from the EU to Japan?

I'm planning to travel from Amsterdam Schiphol to Tokyo Narita in August 2018. I was wondering, can I buy fresh cut flowers (for example, tulips) outside of the

How to get a tourist visa to Korea? [duplicate]

I’m a Nepali citizen currently living in Japan. Can I get a tourist visa from Japan to Korea? If it’s possible, how to do it?

Does a new passport number mean new records?

And let me explain why I ask this. In the last few years I have been travelling too many times to Japan as a tourist (visa free) due to my girlfriend living the

Traveling from San Francisco to Tokyo with a peculiar medical condition

I have a peculiar medical condition. I can stand and walk around fine, but that is exactly the extent of physical movements I can make; I cannot sit for a long

Late night arrival in Narita on a Sunday

I arrive into Narita Terminal 1 at 9:10pm next Sunday, 1st July. I need to check in to my hotel (Hotel Gracery Shinjuku) before midnight. I have a JR Pass but

Can I transit in Japan as a non-revenue passenger? [closed]

I am a Filipino citizen residing in Virginia. I am planning to visit the Philippines as a non-revenue passenger from Dallas to Japan, but I al

Can person take a toothpick from a restaurant in Japan?

It's kind of strange question but let's give it a try. Several times after paying a bill in a restaurant in Japan, my friend was going to take a toothpick to ca

Beijing to Boston, layover in Japan. Arrive in Haneda and leave from Narita. How about my check-in luggage?

I may need to layover in Japan for my trip from Beijing to Boston. Also I need to change airports from Haneda airport to Narita airport. The layover is about 5

What is the reason for differential treatment between foreign and local customers at Sukiyabashi Jiro? [closed]

Background: I have watched the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" and like many others have thought about making the pilgrimage to visit the

Is it possible to cycle from Kansai Airport to Central Osaka?

I may arrive in Osaka soon with my bicycle to Kansai Airport. Is it possible to cycle from the airport to central Osaka for free?

Is there a SIM card in Japan that provides slow (128 kb/s or so) but cheap Internet service?

Is there a SIM card in Japan that provides slow (128 kb/s or so) but cheap Internet service? I will go to Osaka soon. I am looking for a SIM card that can prov

Are there any mountain towns or villages near Osaka with cooler weather than Osaka itself (5-10 degrees C cooler)?

I am going to Osaka soon and the weather is hot now. Are there any mountain towns or villages nearby with cooler weather by 5 or 10 degrees or so? I know abou

Japanese Ema and Omamori Shrine Charm Guide

I was wondering if there is an online resource that posts pictures about which ema, omamori, and omikuji each Japanese shrine has. (Not a guide that talks about

Is there anywhere near central Osaka where I can swim for free?

Is there anywhere near central Osaka where I can swim for free? I am in central Osaka at the moment and I'm trying to find a free place to swim if available. M