Japan

Travel eSIMs

10 GB of data for 30 days, set up before you fly. Prices as listed on each official page on October 26, 2026.

eSIM	Price	Good to know
GigSky	US$15.11	Shown as 10% off US$16.79
Saily	US$17.99	Connects to KDDI and SoftBank
Airalo	US$18.00	Also sells unlimited data, at US$69.00 for 30 days
Yesim	US$19.20	Shown as a discount from US$44.40

Airport transfers

Rides from Narita and Haneda airports into Tokyo, and from Kansai Airport into Osaka and Kyoto, booked before you land.

Narita Airport (NRT)

Option	Good to know
Keisei Skyliner (Klook)	Express train from Narita Airport to Ueno. From US$13.65 one way on October 26, 2026. Check the cancellation terms before you buy
Welcome Pickups	Private car. The driver meets you at Arrivals, with up to 1 hour of free waiting

Haneda Airport (HND)

Option	Good to know
Airport Limousine Bus (Klook)	Airport bus from Haneda to major parts of Tokyo, such as Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. You board by scanning the QR code from Klook
Welcome Pickups	Private car. The driver meets you in the Arrivals hall of Terminal 1, 2 or 3 with a name sign, tracks your flight and waits up to 1 hour for free

Kansai Airport (KIX)

Option	Good to know
JR Haruka (Klook)	Airport express train from Kansai Airport to Osaka and Kyoto. Only for non-Japanese passport holders entering Japan as a “Temporary Visitor”, with that stamp in the passport. The automated immigration gates don’t add the stamp, so use a staffed counter or ask an officer for it. Refund on Klook if you cancel before you redeem it
Nankai Rapi:t (Klook)	Express train from Kansai Airport to Namba in Osaka in about 34 minutes, with a reserved seat. Ticket valid for 31 days
Welcome Pickups	Private car from Kansai Airport to Osaka or Kyoto. The driver meets you in Arrivals, with up to 1 hour of free waiting

Hotels

Prices depend on your dates. Check the total and the cancellation terms before you book.

Owner’s Recommendations — Hotels I’ve Stayed At

These hotels are recommended based on the site owner’s personal stays. The notes reflect firsthand experiences, including location, comfort, facilities, and what stood out during each visit. Prices, amenities, and availability may change, so check the current details before booking.

Stayed therePersonally stayed • Firsthand experience

APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

Location: Kyoto

I’ve stayed at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi. It’s conveniently located near Kyoto Station, with easy access to buses heading toward Shijo and convenience stores nearby. My room was clean, and king-bed rooms are also available.

One small thing to watch out for: there’s another APA hotel directly opposite, so make sure you go to the correct building.

Stayed therePersonally stayed • Firsthand experience

Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier

Location: Tokyo

I found the location particularly convenient for getting around Tokyo and shopping. The breakfast buffet was delicious, and the hotel also has an on-site bathing facility. It’s a comfortable option if you want good transportation access while enjoying a few extra hotel amenities.

BYV Select — Hotels Worth Considering

Our BYV Select hotels are chosen for their strong guest ratings, substantial review counts, and convenient locations for getting around. These selections are based on Klook listing information.

Tokyo

Option	Good to know
Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake (Klook) BYV Select	About 6 minutes’ walk from Ariake Station
Hotel Keihan Tsukiji Ginza Grande (Klook) BYV Select	About 3 minutes’ walk from Tsukiji Station, near Ginza

Kyoto

Option	Good to know
Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo (Klook) BYV Select	About 7 minutes’ walk from Kyoto Station
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO (Klook) BYV Select	About 4 minutes’ walk from Gojo Station

Osaka

Option	Good to know
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA (Klook) BYV Select	About 2 minutes’ walk from Sakurajima Station
HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi (Klook) BYV Select	About 5 minutes’ walk from Shinsaibashi Station

Rail passes

JR passes for a set number of days. The Japan Rail Pass covers JR lines across Japan. The other three cover one region each, and every pass has its own list of lines and trains, with exceptions and extra charges.

Before you buy, check who can use the pass (your passport and the status you enter Japan with), which lines and trains it covers, whether you need to reserve seats, what costs extra, and how and where you exchange or collect it in Japan. If a pass needs a “Temporary Visitor” stamp in your passport, note that the automated immigration gates don’t add one: use a staffed counter or ask an officer for the stamp. Compare the pass price with the tickets for the trips you plan.

Option	Good to know
Japan Rail Pass (Klook)	Nationwide JR pass, with exceptions: Nozomi and Mizuho Shinkansen trains need a separate ticket, and private railways are not covered. For non-Japanese passport holders entering Japan as a “Temporary Visitor”, and some Japanese nationals who live abroad (conditions apply). Klook mails a paper Exchange Order, which you exchange for the pass in Japan within 90 days of purchase. You can book up to 180 days ahead
JR EAST PASS (Klook)	JR East lines from Tokyo, including Shinkansen, to the Tohoku, Nagano and Niigata areas. Not valid on the Tokaido Shinkansen. For anyone with a non-Japanese passport, whatever their visa or residence status. Some trains are reserved-seat only, and Green Cars cost extra. You collect the pass at major JR East stations
JR Kansai Wide Area Pass (Klook)	5 days on JR West trains around Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Himeji, including Kansai Airport, and on the Sanyo Shinkansen only between Shin-Osaka and Okayama. Not valid on the Tokaido Shinkansen. For non-Japanese passport holders entering Japan as a “Temporary Visitor”. To sit in a reserved seat, book it before you board. You redeem it at JR West machines in Japan
JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass (Klook)	5 days around Kansai and Hiroshima, including the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hiroshima (not beyond Hiroshima), the Haruka and the Miyajima ferry. Not valid on the Tokaido Shinkansen. For non-Japanese passport holders entering Japan as a “Temporary Visitor”. To sit in a reserved seat, book it before you board. The pass includes the JR West Miyajima Ferry, but the ¥100 Miyajima Visitor Tax is payable separately.

Things to do & tours

Entry tickets, day trips and tours you can book online. Check the meeting point, what is included and the cancellation terms before you book.

Tokyo

Option	Good to know
SHIBUYA SKY (Klook)	Open-air rooftop observation deck 229 m above Shibuya. Tickets go on sale two weeks before the visit date. Bring your passport, as IDs may be checked at entry
teamLab Borderless (Klook)	Digital art museum at Azabudai Hills. On busy days, numbered tickets for some artworks are issued in the teamLab app, so download it before your visit
TOKYO SKYTREE (Klook)	Japan’s tallest tower, 634 m, with the Tembo Deck at 350 m. You can upgrade to add the Tembo Galleria at 450 m
Mt. Fuji day tour (Klook)	Small-group day tour from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji viewpoints such as Lake Kawaguchi and Oshino Hakkai. Whether you see Mt. Fuji depends on the weather, and the operator notes visibility is usually lower in summer

Kyoto and Osaka

Option	Good to know
Kyoto and Nara day tour (Klook)	Group day tour from Osaka or Kyoto to Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Taisha and Arashiyama, with an option that adds the Sagano Scenic Railway
teamLab Biovortex Kyoto (Klook)	Digital art museum in Kyoto with more than 50 artworks
Universal Studios Japan (Klook)	Studio Pass for the theme park in Osaka. Some packages include timed entry to Super Nintendo World

Luggage storage

Places to leave your bags for a few hours or a day.

Option	Good to know
Radical Storage (Tokyo)	475+ locations in Tokyo. Prices start at ¥270 per bag per day
Radical Storage (Kyoto)	19+ locations in Kyoto, from ¥750 a day
Radical Storage (Osaka)	90+ locations in Osaka, such as Namba and Umeda. Prices start at ¥270 a day

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Good to know

• Prices change. Check the total and the cancellation terms on the booking page before you pay.
• We list what each company states. We haven’t tested these services.