TRAVEL RESOURCES
All you need for your perfect trip to Japan!
FINDING GREAT ACCOMMODATION
Booking.com is great, as it is easy to use has plenty of inventory, and often gives you the option to cancel for free (up to a certain date). They are also great for last-minute bookings, which often lets you snag an even better price!
Probably the biggest player in the vacation rental market. It is a great alternative to staying in a Hotel. For bullet prove bookings always keep an eye out for 5* reviews and get a special discount with this link.
Tripadvisor is great because you get to see real traveler pictures. I often use it to double-check what rooms or food options really look like, especially when the photos on a Hotels homepage are limited.
FOR GREAT TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Arigato Japan is a local tour company offering amazing tours, often within a certain area. Which gives you both just sightseeing, but also local food, stories, and access to places you would normally not be able to access.
JAPAN WONDER TOURS – Small or Private Tours
Great small tours in Tokyo and Kyoto, they are fun and local. I have been on a Food tour with them and loved it! You can also experience Sumo wrestling, I highly recommend that one too.
KLOOK – Activities and Tickets
I love this site as they have great activities, but even better you can get tickets to Japan’s hottest attractions online and on an English platform, yay!
AIRBNB EXPERIENCES – Tours and Activities
Great to meet locals and let them show you off-the-beaten-path place as well as real insights into the culture. You can find a variety of tours and experiences often at a great price and offering exclusive insights. And, you can get a discount when using my affiliate link 🙂
VIATOR – For Tours & Activities
Similar to Klook, they have great activities and tours. Whether you are looking for a few hours to pass or a few days, this i s a great place to have a browse.
TRANSPORTATION
Only available for tourists this is a great way to travel within Japan and save money, especially on Shinkansen trips.
BOOKINGBUDDY – For flights/hotels/Car rental
A great tool to compare flights and hotels across different sites. I like to also use it to check availability, as sometimes a hotel might be unavailable on one platform but not on another.
SKYSCANNER – For Flights
Skyscanner is a comprehensive flight search site, that will save you a lot of time and money as it is easy to use. Also, its “everywhere” destination option is perfect for those who want to see what is possible. Furthermore, Skyscanner lets you search per Country and shows you all airports and prices. Great for discovering new places…
