AJAPANTRIP guides

Explore Japan like you live here

Practical, honest guides from people who drive visitors around Japan for a living.

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Getting around

JR Pass — is it worth it in 2026?

The Japan Rail Pass got much pricier. Here is when it still pays off and when point-to-point tickets are cheaper.

What other readers have opened over the last two weeks.

Getting around

Trains, buses, JR passes, and renting a car or bike.

Travel cheap

Money-saving hacks, cheap eats, budget stays, SIM & wifi.

Where to eat

Restaurants by cuisine — Japanese, Indian, vegan, Korean, Chinese.

Sample itineraries

Route ideas by car, by train and by bike.

Data-only SIM, eSIM, or a rental pocket wifi? A quick decision guide.

3 Sept 2026

Fuji & Hakone

Mt. Fuji, the five lakes, Hakone and the Izu coast.

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