Japan
Getting Around
- JR Pass if traveling between least at 3 cities within a given time frame (e.g. Tokyo, Kyoto, Nagano) – best to get the 7 day pass and compress travel
- Take Shinkansen as much as possible to get the most value out of JR Pass — learn to use the machines so you don’t need to talk to a taller every time
- Within Tokyo, if taking subway 4 trips or less a day, just tap using Apple Pay – otherwise get one of the foreigner unlimited passes
Eating
Tokyo
- Ebisu Endo (sushi)
- Kagari (special ramen)
- Hannosuke (tempura)
- Katsukara (pork cutlet)
Kyoto
- Gion Nishikawa (kaiseki)
Lodging
- Aim for $100/night – many deals on different sites and Airbnb
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