Info about Japan
Japan – Traveling Tips to Keep in Mind
Japan is and has always been a really nice country that people love to visit. This nation is famous for its excellent services around the globe and the scenic spots that it offers simply never end. Apart from this, I would need the attention of all the hot spring fans; Japan is surely one of those nations that you cannot miss at any cost. However, keeping all the major attractions of Japan aside; your trip to this nation can turn out to be a disaster if you do not prepare for it properly.
If your Japan trip is more than a week long and you plan to go further than Tokyo to explore more destinations of this beautiful country; in order to do so make sure you acquire a JR Pass. A JR Pass needs to be purchased and it allows you to avail as many bullet trains (shinkansen) as you want including JR trains as well all throughout your trip in Japan. If you take into consideration a single trip starting from Tokyo to Osaka on a shinkansen ride; it would cost you above 10000 yens for this. Buying a JR Pass at this point is surely the wisest thing to do. Also, normal JR trains would make sure that you move around easily.
Another important tip to keep in mind is never getting into a taxi. When you are at the airport and you need to get to your destination; avoid getting a taxi until and unless you have a lot of money. If you simply consider the distance between Narita Airport all the way to Tokyo City; a taxi ride would cost you something between 660 yens all the way up to around 200USD. It is pretty expensive so be careful at this point otherwise you will stay amazed when the taxi driver would ask for the money upon arrival.
If you want to travel easy and free on your trip than make sure that you only carry your backpack with you and keep a light overall luggage. Also, whenever you roam around at malls and in the cities; only keep enough money with you so you can eat and shop lightly. Usually shopping malls would accept credit cards so heavy shopping can be done through cards. It is just to be on the safe side and avoid losing money; you have to be extra careful when you are in a stranger nation.