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Travelling to Japan

What to know before going to Japan, where to land, what to pack and how to get around, with what Traypass shows for it.

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  1. Japan6 min read

    Tokyo to Kyoto bullet train: times, prices, seats and luggage

    Tokyo to Kyoto bullet train: about 2 h 15 and ¥13,970 ($89) on a Nozomi. Compare Hikari and Kodama, then the Rail Pass rule, seat E for Fuji and big bags.

  2. Japan7 min read

    What to know before traveling to Japan: visa, yen, tax-free, tipping

    What to know before traveling to Japan in 2026: 90 days without a visa, cash and the yen, the new tax-free refunds from November 1, tipping, plugs and manners.