Newbie things to know
- 7 Things OK in Japan but NOT in your Home Countries!
- Unique things about Japan
- Why Oh Why? Questions Answered for Newbies Heading to Japan!
Spending Money
£400-600 for 2 weeks. This can vary depending on how much of a spender you are, this is an estimation that includes buying souvenirs, eating out and transportation around cities or towns.
Japanese Level
I recommend at least an N5 level. You should be able to say basic greetings and a few sentences especially when out of tourist spots. It is possible to get around with a few words but most Japanese people will not speak to you in your native language as often as you think.
Sightseeing
The nearest station is next to the place to visit.
Kyoto
- Fushimi-Inari Taisha (Fushimi-Inari)
- Gion (Gion-Shijo)
- Kyoto Handicraft Center (Jingu-Marutamachi)
- Yasaka Shrine (Gion-Shijo)
Nara
- Nara Park (Kintetsu-Nara)
Osaka
- Amerimura (Shinsaibashi/Yotsubashi/Namba)
- Cup Noodle Museum (Ikeda)
- Dōtonbori Food District (Dōtonbori)
- Osaka Castle (Ōsakajōkōen)
- Shinsekai (Dobutsuen-Mae)
- Universal Studios (Sakurajima)
Tokyo
- Fish Market (Toyosu)
- Ghibli Museum (Mitaka)
- Imperial Palace (Otemachi/Tokyo/Takebashi depending on the gate entrance)
- Meiji Jingu (Harajuku)
- Senso-ji (Asakusa)
- Shibuya 109 (Shibuya)
- Takeshita Street (Harajuku)
- Tokyo Skytree (Oshiage)
- Tokyo Tower (Onarimon)
Food
Easy on the tastebuds. Links are in English or Japanese.
- Buffets – Shakey’s, Sweets Paradise
- Burgers – Freshness Burger, Cafe & Diner KHB, J.S Burgers Cafe, Schmatz
- Curry – CoCo Ichibanya, GO GO CURRY
- Donburi/Gyuudon – Matsuya, Nakau, Sukiya, Yoshinoya
- Fast food chains – Lotteria, Mos Burger, First Kitchen
- Matcha – Kyo Hayashiya, Tsujiri, nana’s green tea
- Omurice – Pomme-no-ki
- Ramen – Ichiran, Hidakaya
- Soba – Nadai Fuji Soba