# Any tips for Japan? **URL:** \ **Category:** Japan\ **Tags:** japan\ **Created:** [February 19, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/any-tips-for-japan/38854 "2026-02-19T20:54:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AssertiveChile](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.tourradar.com/assertivechile/32/5928_2.png) [@AssertiveChile](https://community.tourradar.com/u/AssertiveChile)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/any-tips-for-japan/38854/1 "2026-02-19T20:54:41Z")
We are heading to Japan next month and ive read so many tips and hints that it feels a little overwhelming! any do’s or dont’s or helpful hints and tips we would be very grateful. We are starting in Tokyo, going to Hakone for a night then 2 nights in Kyoto, 2 nights in Hiroshima and 3 nights in Osaka. Thanks in advance:) ---
**Author:** ![TravelNotes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.tourradar.com/travelnotes/32/4492_2.png) [@TravelNotes](https://community.tourradar.com/u/TravelNotes)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/any-tips-for-japan/38854/2 "2026-02-19T22:35:36Z")
You won’t need two nights in Hiroshima; not even one. Probably shave a night off Osaka as well and discover more of Japan. Just my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![traveler\_929903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9d8465/32.png) [@traveler\_929903](https://community.tourradar.com/u/traveler_929903)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2026, 4:55am UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/any-tips-for-japan/38854/3 "2026-02-20T04:55:44Z")
Japan is wonderful. 2 nights in Hiroshima would be a bit much, instead see if you can do a day trip to Mount Fuji. Some helpful tips are here: - Public Transport is amazing. Don’t bother taking cabs. Use trains, buses wherever you can. - Get a Suica card from one of the vending machines at the airport. You can use it for everything in Japan - Public transport, stores etc. - In Osaka, I would recommend going for a food tour. - Pack light, there are laundry machines in most hotels. - Most hotels/inns provide sleep wear. You can skip packing yours. - Kyoto is quite crowded with tourists. Try visiting the sites either very early and late evening for a comparatively lesser crowd experience. - English is not very common, respect that and use Google Translate to communicate with locals. ---
**Author:** ![DomiTravelini](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.tourradar.com/domitravelini/32/2002_2.png) [@DomiTravelini](https://community.tourradar.com/u/DomiTravelini)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/any-tips-for-japan/38854/4 "2026-02-23T08:23:35Z")
@AssertiveChile - I was in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka around this time last year, and it was amazing. You can find my travel tips here: [Best time to visit Japan for cherry blossom season? 🌸 - #6 by DomiTravelini](https://community.tourradar.com/t/best-time-to-visit-japan-for-cherry-blossom-season/36036/6) Have a good trip! ---
**Author:** ![AssertiveChile](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.tourradar.com/assertivechile/32/5928_2.png) [@AssertiveChile](https://community.tourradar.com/u/AssertiveChile)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/any-tips-for-japan/38854/5 "2026-02-23T11:41:41Z")
heya - my apologies, we have one night booked in HIroshima and one in Himeji! ---
**Author:** ![Alberto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea5d25/32.png) [@Alberto](https://community.tourradar.com/u/Alberto)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/any-tips-for-japan/38854/6 "2026-02-23T15:13:49Z")
If you are travelling to multiple destinations, get a [JR Rail Pass beforehand](https://japanrailpass.net/en/), you can only get it before your trip. You will save a lot of money on trains (incl. the bullet train)