A Tokyo Packing List: Do You Know How To Do It?

The first and most important thing to know is that the Japanese capital is a Westernized sophisticated city, so no-worries if you do forget to bring along something.
Shopping here is paradise, so its a good excuse.

But, there are a few unique points that set the city apart from other travel destinations in terms of what to pack.

Here they are...

The Wrong Way And The Right Way To Pack For Tokyo

Coin lockers in subway stations aren't large enough to hold big suitcases either.

Your Tokyo Packing List should be prepared with these things in mind -

• Tokyo Subway stations have endless pathways, some include stairs (and no elevators). Planning to use the underground with luggage in hand is not a good idea.
• Money
  Many stores and restaurants might not accept credit cards. It's a good idea to buy Japanese Yen in a substantial amount in cash.
• The electricity in Japan is 100 volts. If you need to bring appliances from your own country, make sure to pack an electric converter.
  American appliances can be used in Japan without an electric converter although they will have less power. If your appliances are three-pronged, you need a plug since Japanese appliances are two-pronged.
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• Shoes and socks
  Since it's a Japanese custom to take off your shoes when you're indoors, you might find yourself taking off your shoes very often. So, please no holes in socks or pantyhose.
  Throw in your Tokyo Packing List a pair of comfortable shoes that you can slip on and off easily.
  Make sure to put on your travel list comfortable shoes for walking too. You'll be doing a lot of that in Tokyo.
• A small towel
  One of the best travel list tips I got before arriving in Japan for the first time, was from a friend who lived in the city for a few years. She told me to carry a mini-towel in my bag so I could dry my hands.
  It sounded strange, but it wasn't long before I discovered most restrooms, in spite of their extreme cleanliness, do not provide paper towels. Carrying a mini towel is a very common Japanese thing to do.

What You Don't Know About Dressing Up For Tokyo Can Be Very Embarrassing!

Women mostly wear Skirts and high heels. Nothing too Revealing here. No short skirts, no low cleavage. Japanese women dress very conservatively and you're likely to feel very out of place in shorts or cleavage.

Colors-Men and women tend to dress in classic colors-black, blue, brown and gray. Shirts for men are usually blue or white. If you want to blend in the crowd, the classic colors are a safe option.
Men should avoid black ties and women should avoid an all-black look as this is the formal funeral clothing.

Seasonal Clothing For Tokyo Weather

Packing warm clothing is a must in Tokyo winter. The wind is freezing cold. Your packing lists should include Gloves, long underwear, a scarf, and a warm knitted hat.

Winter is very dry, and people with sensitive skin should take along their favorite skin lotion in abundance.

For the wet season - pack an umbrella.

In the hot and humid summer-cotton clothing is the best. Most Tokyo places are air-conditioned, so put a light jacket on your packing checklist.

Tokyo Autumn and Tokyo spring climate are perfect for sightseeing. Pack light jackets and sweaters. Evening cloths must be warmer, since night temperatures drop drastically.

Tokyo Packing List

• Visa For Japan
• Check the expiration date of your passport (for Japan - it must be at least 6 months before expiration)
• Airline Tickets
• Buy Japanese yen in cash
• Travel Insurance
• Credit and ATM cards (although there are few ATM spots in Tokyo)
• Hotel vouchers
• Flight timetables
• Photocopies of your passport and other documents
• Walking shoes
• Great socks
• Your Prescription Medicine
• A few Mini-towels
• Name and address of your Tokyo hotel in Japanese and in English
• Electric converter

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