Here are some tips to help you plan your trip to Japan. Before all my trips, I use a to-do list, like the one below, to ensure I have everything I need to make traveling to Japan as seamless as possible.
Japan Travel To-Do List
- Make sure your Passport is in order and review Entry Requirements. VISA maybe required.
- Make Plane Reservations.
- I have flown ANA on several occasions; it has been the best experience.
- Plan Itinerary: I use google sheets and create a calendar. Shareable with others and lets them know where you are.
- Make Hotel Reservations
- I used Expedia.com, Hotels.com to compare.
- Also, check the prices directly with the hotel. The current exchange rate might be different.
- Rent Pocket WiFi
- I use JapanWireless
- Exchange Foreign Currency
- Research Best Exchange Rates
- If you live in Los Angeles, this is my go-to: Foreign Currency Express Downtown LA (134.5 yen to USD)
- Research Best Exchange Rates
- Check on International Health Insurance
- Purchase Additional Insurance
- If you are currently taking any medications check to make you have enough for you trip.
- International Drivers Permit (Optional)
- Japan’s public transportation system it one of the best, so unless you need to be in a remote area, an International Drivers Permit may not be necessary.
- If needed, go to the Automobile Club page here.
- Fill out Application
- Get Passport Photos
- $20USD
- If needed, go to the Automobile Club page here.
- Japan’s public transportation system it one of the best, so unless you need to be in a remote area, an International Drivers Permit may not be necessary.
- Review Japan Entry Requirements.
- Get Covid Test 72 hr before departure time.