Anyone been to Japan?

Myself and my friend are looking at going to Japan in the summer for ten days to up to 14 days; preferably Tokyo but not too fussy. Has anyone been? What were your experiences and do you have any advice?

OMG I am looking to go to Japan this Summer too!

! It doesn't seem too expensive actually for what it is

My only fear is being refused entry.

Why do think you'll be refused entry?

Because I get nervous at explaining things very easily.

Tokyo is a very big city with lots to do, so there will be plenty to keep you occupied for 2 weeks. I'd recommend doing day trips to other nearby places like Kamakura or Mt Fuji if you can, because as interesting as Tokyo is, it's still a modern city, and being able to escape a couple of times to see a more traditional/natural side to Japan would give you a nice break! Trains are the most convenient form of transport, and central Tokyo also has a very extensive (and confusing!) subway system. Transport isn't particularly expensive unless you're travelling long distances. If you are planning on doing long distance trips to see other cities, then I'd suggest getting a JR Rail Card, as it gives you unlimited travel on all JR trains (Japanese Rail) within 1, 2 or 3 weeks. Definitely worth it considering a return to Osaka on the bullet train costs about the same as a week pass.

If you're going to Tokyo there shouldn't be too much of a problem with you not speaking Japanese, but I'd still suggest to at least learn some basic phrases because very few Japanese people speak English, even in tourist places. Summer is very hot (and humid) so be prepared for that too!

Can't really think of anything else. I live in Japan, so feel free to ask if you have any questions 😜

Hi there,

I did a 2 week trip to Japan with a friend last September/October, and had an absolutely amazing time! Our itinerary was Tokyo (day trips to Nikko and Fuji)-Kyoto-Koyasan-Osaka (day trip to Nara)-Miyajima (day trip to Himeji Castle on the way)-back to Tokyo (stop off in Hiroshima on the way).

They might give you some ideas of places to start looking at, but if you had any other questions then just drop me a PM

Thanks, buddy! How much did it cost you?

Hard to say, as I wasn't really keeping track of what I was spending. I'd say maybe around the £1500 mark including flights? Sorry I don't have a more definite answer for you!

What I would say is that I definitely spent most of my money on travel and accommodation. Eating out could be done cheaply, and most of the attractions were either free or fairly cheap. Hope that helps a bit!

Thanks mate! Who did you fly with?

@TelAviv, @TheTechN1304, etc: what's the money situation like for a two week stay?

They're basically like well educated children. They can do a of calculations and put on a good performance but in terms of maturity and understanding anything they are desperately lacking. A huge number of even 30 year olds lack the sort of initiative skills you would find in a 15/16 y/o brit/aus/yank. They have a conformist 2D rigid mindset that stifles creativity and so naturally they have a total inability to handle a multicultural society; widespread revulsion to immigration in JP when migrant levels have rarely ever been above 1%.