Travel Guide – Japan
Description
Note: this guide is available in Spanish only.
Our Japan travel guide PDF is designed for a first trip through Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo: a 14-day itinerary, our favorite cafés, restaurants, hotels and shops in all three cities, and the practical info you need to arrive with no surprises. It's made to read on your phone and includes a Google Maps list with 200+ saved spots.
What's inside the guide
- A 14-day itinerary: Osaka (days 1–3, with an optional day trip to Nara), Kyoto (4–7, with a day trip to Uji, Lake Biwa or Nagoya) and Tokyo (8–14, with a day trip to Kamakura, Nikko or Lake Kawaguchiko to see Mount Fuji).
- A bucket list and Japan's regions, from Hokkaidō to Okinawa, with what to see in each one.
- Cafés and matcha spots, restaurants and hotels in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
- Clothing and home decor shops in all three cities.
- Practical info: passport and visa, Visit Japan Web, the weather in each season, eSIMs, apps (Suica, GO, NAVITIME), money and vaccines.
- History, art and culture, plus etiquette to respect (like not entering the private alleys of Gion).
- The plans we'd do ourselves: staying in a ryokan, an open-air onsen, temples first thing in the morning or a night at a temple in Koyasan.
Who it's for
For first-timers in Japan who want a two-week route that's already planned out, for anyone who wants to find great cafés, restaurants and shops without spending hours searching, and for anyone who'd rather have everything on their phone during the trip.
FAQ
How do I get it? By email, instantly, with your order confirmation.
Is it up to date? Yes, we reviewed it in October 2026.
Do I need a visa for Japan? If you're an EU citizen visiting as a tourist for less than 90 days, no: they'll stamp your passport when you arrive. Before you fly, fill out Visit Japan Web (it's free) to get your immigration and customs QR code.
Want to see what our guides look like inside first? Download our free Asia travel guide PDF, which includes a route through Japan and South Korea.
Digital guides are sent automatically with your order confirmation. As a digital product, it can't be returned.
