Highly recommend purchasing JR Pass in Japan if you want to visit more than 1 city. This pass is available for: Osaka, Kansai Airport, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and more.

This pass is available for: Tokyo, Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Nagano, Hakuba, Kanazawa, Matsumoto, Kyoto, Osaka, Kansai Airport. I think its an all around Japan for first timers pass.

This pass is for visiting the best of winter in Japan. Cities covered: Tokyo, Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Karuizawa, Nagano, Yamagata (Ginzan Onsen), Fukushima, Sendai, Niigata, Akita, Aomori, etc

Avoid weekends and public holidays in Japan when visiting. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are usually the days with fewer visitors, but since it’s Japan, expect it to still be crowded.

Potterheads needs to come here!

Very unique experience that you can only get in Japan!

You do need an international driving permit to do this, but it’s also a lot of fun. I think nighttime would be even more fun because the city lights up and looks really cool at night.

Make sure to book 1-2 weeks in advanced because it might be sold out!