Japan Information: Best Tokyo Information Tips
Let’s have a look at some Basic Tokyo Information on Getting Ready. Sometimes its hard to know How to start planning. Here are some Tips on the Perfect Tokyo Packing Checklist, a Yen converter, Free Tokyo Subway Map and Saving with the Japan Rail Pass.
Tokyo Information: The Japanese Money And A Yen Converter
In Japan- cash is king. Japanese people mostly use cash. Shops, restaurants and Taxis charge in cash.Most department stores, hotels and major restaurants do take credit cards, but there are still many places that don't, so you'd better be prepared for that by carrying enough cash with you.
Here you'll find a yen converter courtesy of Yahoo Finance.
Did you know that there's no need to Tip in taxis, restaurants or hotels? This certainly makes things easier for tourists. Individual tipping is not part of Japans culture. In spite of that you'll get the best service you have ever experienced. It's just a part of the Japanese culture.
Tokyo Information: Tokyo Subway Map And A Free Tokyo City Map
The Tokyo subway
is what makes this city work. Narrow streets with no names, slow-moving traffic and extremely limited and expensive parking - you need a very good reason to want to drive a car here.Getting along in the city's subway system, is in fact much easier than in NYC, Sydney or London. The Tokyo subway map is in fact the most useful map for getting around in Tokyo. See More:
Free Tokyo Subway Map
Taxis are very pricey, but are a cultural experience in itself due to their lacy seats and gloved drivers. Do not count on your taxi drivers to speak English, or know the city better than you do. This sounds strange but it is because streets have no names here. Your hotel can provide you with a map. Or you can Check out this
Free Map of Tokyo.
Japan Information: Japan Rail Pass
Buying a Japan Rail Pass can help you save money. Japans train system is one of the best in the world making visiting Japan by train a pleasure. It's a Discount ticket offering unlimited travel around Japan. This special ticket is available only to Japan tourists visiting Japan as a "Temporary Visitor" - Max. 90 days for sight-seeing purposes. You'll have to purchase your Japan Rail pass in advance from the JR (Japan Railways) Official Site. See More:
Japan Rail Pass
Tokyo Information: The Perfect Packing Checklist Perhaps the most important part of Tokyo Information is what to wear. Wear comfortable walking shoes! You're going to need them for walking miles inside Tokyo subway stations.Shoes and socks are a big thing in planning for Japan, Shoes are never worn inside private homes, Tokyo restaurants and shrines. See More:
Tokyo packing checklist.
Japan Information: Visa Requirements There are many countries that have "Japanese Visa Exemption Arrangements" and therefore do not need an entry permit for a period of 6 months or 3 months.Vaccinations are not necessary for Japan. See More:
Japan Tourist Visa
Tokyo Information: Your Cell Phone In Japan The local mobile phone operators use technology that is not always compatible with international networks. Can you use an overseas cell phone in Japan? In most cases the answer is no, but the system is starting to change now. See More:
Your Cell Phone in Japan
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