The Land of the Rising Sun – Japan, is a country filled with everything you can imagine, even if it is just a dream. Filled with people who will never hesitate to do something that will benefit everyone, most people from around the world are looking forward just to see a glimpse of the country that has a lot to offer. And everyone knows, Japan has things that are quite different from other countries that you need to learn before making it there. Here are some useful tips to know first before traveling to Japan.
Best time to visit – The months between September to November and March until May are the best time of the year to visit the country. Other months have unpredictable weather and the periods wherein lots of tourists come and want to see the place, particularly during their national holidays.
Getting a pass – It is advisable for tourists that are traveling around Japan to get their own Japan Railways Rail Pass.
Learn the basic language – while it is not necessary for you to learn Japanese if you are only staying for a few days, locals will highly appreciate and will even applaud you for trying hard to communicate with them. It will also help the locals guide you to someone who can help you better.
Food trips – one of the best things about traveling to Japan is food! The country considered to be on par with the food capital of Europe, Japan has a lot of cuisine to offer aside from their local ones. You can even find fusion of local and international, which is made to suit the taste of the locals. Whether or not the food is not familiar to you, you will never regret trying them out. Be adventurous!
These are just some of the many tips that you must know before traveling to Japan. If you do make a mistake, don't worry about it. The locals are very forgiving as you are a foreigner not knowing about the local customs, manners and traditions they practice. Well, you would never want to miss the opportunity to travel in Japan, because aside from nice people, industry and cuisines, they also have tourist attractions that you would love to visit like mount fuji, meiji shrine, imperial palace in Tokyo, Senso-ji, Hiroshima memorial, and a lot more. And don’t forget to visit their popular Disney Land.