{"id":445191,"date":"2026-10-03T18:11:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T16:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/destinations\/japan\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T21:28:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T19:28:48","slug":"japan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/destinations\/japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan: Travel Guide, Tips &#038; What to See 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- LK_DEST_HERO start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest lk-dest-hero\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.62) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.15) 45%,rgba(0,0,0,.25) 100%),url(&quot;https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oman-kdy-jet-do-japonska-04-2048x1374.jpg&quot;)\"><div class=\"lk-dest-herowrap\"><div class=\"lk-dest-kicker\">A guide by travellers<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-hero-h\">Japan<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-herorule\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_HERO end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_UPDATED start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest-up\"><style>.lk-dest-up{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:6px 16px;font-family:'DM Sans',Georgia,sans-serif;background:#faf7f2;border:1px solid #eee8dc;border-left:4px solid #c39f76;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 18px;margin:0 0 1.6rem;font-size:14px;color:#3d3429}.lk-dest-up strong{color:#b0895e}.lk-dest-up .s{color:#6b5d4a;margin-left:auto}@media(max-width:560px){.lk-dest-up .s{margin-left:0;width:100%}}<\/style><span>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Updated: <strong>3. 10. 2026<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"s\"><b>6<\/b> guides<\/span><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_UPDATED end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_NAV start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-navbox\"><div class=\"lk-dest-navlab\">What are you after first?<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-nav\"><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#kdy-jet\">When to go&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#rezervovat-vcas\">What to book early&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#ubytovani\">Where to stay&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#usetrit\">How to save&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#clanky\">Our articles&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_NAV end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_FACTS start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-chiprow\"><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Capital <b>Tokyo<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udcb0 Currency <b>Japanese Yen (JPY)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Language <b>Japanese<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udd50 Time zone <b>UTC+09:00<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udcde Dialling code <b>+81<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udd0c Plug <b>A \/ B \u00b7 100 V<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udec2 Visa (CZ citizens) <b>visa-free up to 90 days<\/b><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_FACTS end -->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Japan<\/strong> has probably been on your dream list for ages \u2014 temples shrouded in mist, neon-lit Tokyo, bullet trains, ramen in a hidden alley. 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We only pick trips and tips we&#8217;d take ourselves, and we only write about places worth your time.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-how\"><div>\u270d\ufe0f <b>We build it by hand<\/b> \u2014 the two of us choose the destinations and tips, and bots help us keep the numbers up to date<\/div><div>\ud83d\udd04 <b>We refresh prices every morning<\/b> \u2014 no week-old trips or flights hanging around here<\/div><div>\ud83e\udded <b>We only recommend places we&#8217;d go ourselves<\/b> \u2014 and we&#8217;ll tell you what to skip too<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CURATOR end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"co-videt\">What to see and do in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan can be tackled on the well-trodden route first \u2014 and there&#8217;s nothing wrong with that, because the &#8220;golden route&#8221; really is worth it. Start in the capital: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/tokyo-japan-things-to-do\/\">Tokyo<\/a><\/strong> is massive, loud, and fascinating, from Sens\u014d-ji Temple to Shibuya Crossing to peaceful parks and the best street food you&#8217;ll ever taste.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then head west to the country&#8217;s ancient imperial soul. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-do-kyoto-japan\/\">Kyoto<\/a><\/strong> is a city of hundreds of temples, the geisha district of Gion, and the bamboo grove in Arashiyama \u2014 this is where you&#8217;ll fall for Japan completely. Nearby lies energetic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-see-osaka-japan\/\">Osaka<\/a><\/strong>, the gastronomic capital, from where it&#8217;s easy to hop over to feed the deer in Nara.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re planning your first trip and don&#8217;t know where to start, check out our overview of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-places-japan\/\">21 tips on where to go and what to see<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;ll show you how to piece together a route that makes sense and isn&#8217;t just hopping between train stations.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_PHOTO start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><figure class=\"lk-dest-photo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oman-japonsko-prakticky-10-2048x1374.jpg\" alt=\"Japan for First-Timers: JR Pass, Prices &amp; Practical Tips for 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><figcaption>From our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/japan-first-time-tips\/\">Japan for First-Timers: JR Pass, Prices &amp; Practical Tips for 2026 \u2192<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_PHOTO end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_WEATHER start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Weather and best time: Japan<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-weather\"><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">1\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:23px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jan<\/span><span class=\"p\">88<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">3\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:26px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Feb<\/span><span class=\"p\">88<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">9\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:36px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Mar<\/span><span class=\"p\">113<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">13\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:42px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Apr<\/span><span class=\"p\">129<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">18\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:52px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">May<\/span><span class=\"p\">138<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">21\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:58px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jun<\/span><span class=\"p\">185<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">24\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:63px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jul<\/span><span class=\"p\">250<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">27\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:68px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Aug<\/span><span class=\"p\">138<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">23\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:60px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Sep<\/span><span class=\"p\">131<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">15\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:47px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Oct<\/span><span class=\"p\">140<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">10\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:39px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Nov<\/span><span class=\"p\">65<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">4\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:28px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Dec<\/span><span class=\"p\">98<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wleg\">Bar = average daily high (\u00b0C), number below = precipitation (mm\/month). Warmest: <b>Jul, Aug, Sep<\/b>. Source: Open-Meteo, 2019\u20132023 normals.<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_WEATHER end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kdy-jet\">When to visit Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most beautiful \u2014 and most sought-after \u2014 windows in Japan are two. In spring around <strong>late March and the first half of April<\/strong>, the cherry blossoms bloom and the country turns pink; in fall in <strong>November<\/strong>, the maples blaze red. Both periods are stunning, but expect company \u2014 transportation and accommodation fill up and get pricier at peak times.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer tends to be hot and humid, June brings the rainy season, and Tokyo in August is quite the test. Winter, on the other hand, is quieter and cheaper, plus excellent if skiing or hot springs in snowy landscapes appeal to you. Among tour departure months, you&#8217;ll find <strong>January, February, March, April, May, July, September, and October<\/strong>, so you can choose based on budget and mood.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to plan your timing precisely around weather and blossoms, check out our detailed breakdown of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/when-to-visit-japan\/\">when to go to Japan<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 with months, temperatures, and tips on avoiding the biggest crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_TIPS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_TIPS end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_GYG start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_GYG end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_MAP start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Map: Japan<\/div><div id=\"lk-dest-map-japonsko\" class=\"lk-dest-lmap\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-mapcap\">\ud83d\udccd 3 places from our articles \u2014 click a point \u00b7 \u00a9 OpenStreetMap<\/div><script>(function(){function init(){var el=document.getElementById('lk-dest-map-japonsko');if(!el||el._lk)return;el._lk=1;var map=L.map(el).setView([36.5,138.0],5);L.tileLayer('https:\/\/{s}.tile.openstreetmap.org\/{z}\/{x}\/{y}.png',{attribution:'\u00a9 OpenStreetMap',maxZoom:18}).addTo(map);var ic=L.icon({iconUrl:'https:\/\/unpkg.com\/leaflet@1.9.4\/dist\/images\/marker-icon.png',iconRetinaUrl:'https:\/\/unpkg.com\/leaflet@1.9.4\/dist\/images\/marker-icon-2x.png',shadowUrl:'https:\/\/unpkg.com\/leaflet@1.9.4\/dist\/images\/marker-shadow.png',iconSize:[25,41],iconAnchor:[12,41],popupAnchor:[1,-34],shadowSize:[41,41]});var M=[{\"lat\": 35.01158, \"lng\": 135.76814, \"t\": \"Kyoto, Japan\", \"u\": \"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-do-kyoto-japan\/\", \"i\": \"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oman-kjoto-06-768x534.jpg\"}, {\"lat\": 34.69376, \"lng\": 135.50145, \"t\": \"Osaka, Japan\", \"u\": \"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-see-osaka-japan\/\", \"i\": \"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oman-osaka-06-768x511.jpg\"}, {\"lat\": 35.67686, \"lng\": 139.76389, \"t\": \"Tokyo, Japan\", \"u\": \"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/tokyo-japan-things-to-do\/\", \"i\": \"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oman-tokio-13-768x576.jpg\"}];var g=[];M.forEach(function(p){var mk=L.marker([p.lat,p.lng],{icon:ic}).addTo(map);var d=document.createElement('div');d.className='lk-mpop';if(p.i){var im=document.createElement('img');im.src=p.i;im.alt=p.t;im.loading='lazy';d.appendChild(im);}var h=document.createElement('div');h.className='lk-mpop-t';h.textContent=p.t;d.appendChild(h);if(p.u){var a=document.createElement('a');a.href=p.u;a.target='_blank';a.rel='noopener';a.className='lk-mpop-b';a.textContent='Read \u2192';d.appendChild(a);}mk.bindPopup(d,{minWidth:222,maxWidth:240});g.push(mk);});if(g.length){map.fitBounds(L.featureGroup(g).getBounds().pad(0.25),{maxZoom:9});}setTimeout(function(){map.invalidateSize();},350);}if(window.L){init();return;}var c=document.createElement('link');c.rel='stylesheet';c.href='https:\/\/unpkg.com\/leaflet@1.9.4\/dist\/leaflet.css';document.head.appendChild(c);var s=document.createElement('script');s.src='https:\/\/unpkg.com\/leaflet@1.9.4\/dist\/leaflet.js';s.onload=init;document.head.appendChild(s);})();<\/script><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_MAP end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_ITINER start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_ITINER end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_REGIONS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_REGIONS end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_ARTICLES start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\" id=\"clanky\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Guides and tips: Japan<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-arts\">\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/japan-first-time-tips\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-aphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oman-japonsko-prakticky-10-768x515.jpg\" alt=\"Japan for First-Timers: JR Pass, Prices &amp; Practical Tips for 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Japan for First-Timers: JR Pass, Prices &amp; Practical Tips for 2026<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Heading to Japan for the first time? Find out whether the pricey JR Pass is even worth it in 2026, how to pay easily\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/when-to-visit-japan\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-aphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oman-kdy-jet-do-japonska-04-768x515.jpg\" alt=\"When to Visit Japan: Weather, Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Maples 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">When to Visit Japan: Weather, Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Maples 2026<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Planning a trip to Japan and not sure when to go? Discover everything about the weather, cherry blossom dates, autumn\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-places-japan\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-aphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oman-dovolena-japonsko-10-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Japan Holiday: 21 Best Places to Visit in 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Japan Holiday: 21 Best Places to Visit in 2026<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Planning a trip to Japan? Discover 21 of the best places to visit, from neon-lit Tokyo to traditional temples, plus h\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-do-kyoto-japan\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-aphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oman-kjoto-06-768x534.jpg\" alt=\"Kyoto, Japan: 18 Things to See and Do in 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Kyoto, Japan: 18 Things to See and Do in 2026<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Discover the 18 most beautiful places in Kyoto, from the thousands of red gates at Fushimi Inari and the mysterious l\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-see-osaka-japan\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-aphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oman-osaka-06-768x511.jpg\" alt=\"Osaka, Japan: 14 Things to See + a Day Trip to Nara in 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Osaka, Japan: 14 Things to See + a Day Trip to Nara in 2026<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Discover vibrant Osaka, Japan with us: from the neon-lit Dotonbori street to a trip to see the sacred deer in nearby\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/tokyo-japan-things-to-do\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-aphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/oman-tokio-13-768x576.jpg\" alt=\"Tokyo, Japan: 25 Things to Do and See in 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Tokyo, Japan: 25 Things to Do and See in 2026<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Discover the 25 best things to do in Tokyo, Japan, from the neon Shibuya Crossing to quiet Zen gardens, and learn how\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">Read \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_ARTICLES end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"doprava\">How to get to Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the Czech Republic to Japan, you always fly with a connection \u2014 there&#8217;s no direct flight from Prague. You&#8217;ll most often transfer at one of the major European or Middle Eastern hubs and land in Tokyo, which has <strong>two main airports, Narita and Haneda<\/strong>. Total travel time including layover runs around <strong>14 to 18 hours<\/strong>, depending on the connection.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re heading straight to the west of the country, consider arriving in <strong>Osaka (Kansai Airport)<\/strong> \u2014 you&#8217;ll save yourself the trek across all of Honshu. You can&#8217;t realistically get from the Czech Republic to Japan by car or ferry, so flying is the only sensible option. We break down the practical details, including the JR Pass and getting around on the ground, in our article <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/japan-first-time-tips\/\">Japan for the first time<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_FLIGHTS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_FLIGHTS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"auto\">Renting a car<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the classic Tokyo\u2013Kyoto\u2013Osaka route, you <strong>don&#8217;t need a car in Japan and it&#8217;ll mostly be a hassle<\/strong> \u2014 trains and metro are faster, city parking is expensive, and you drive on the left. A car, however, pays off outside the main corridor: in rural Tohoku, on Hokkaido, on Shikoku, or on islands where public transport is sparse and you want freedom.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Book ahead through a rental comparison site<\/strong> \u2014 in spring and fall, cars sell out and on-site rentals are expensive.<\/li><li>You&#8217;ll need an <strong>International Driving Permit<\/strong> in addition to your Czech license \u2014 without it, they won&#8217;t rent to you.<\/li><li>Watch the terms for <strong>insurance and deposit amounts<\/strong>, and factor in toll roads (ETC card) and ferry fees between islands.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_CAR start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=lukaskonecny&amp;chan=hub&amp;data1=japonsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Compare car rental prices (DiscoverCars) \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CAR end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ubytovani\">Where to stay in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accommodation in Japan is reliably clean and safe across all price ranges. In cities, you can go for business hotels (small but practical rooms), hostels, and capsule hotels for budget travel, or upscale designer hotels. We recommend experiencing at least one night in a <strong>traditional ryokan with tatami mats, futons, and an onsen hot spring bath<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s an experience in itself.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tokyo<\/strong> \u2014 stay near the Yamanote line (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno) to have the whole city within reach.<\/li><li><strong>Kyoto<\/strong> \u2014 the area around the station is most practical for connections; the Gion district is better for atmosphere.<\/li><li><strong>Osaka<\/strong> \u2014 Namba and Umeda are excellent for food, nightlife, and connections to Nara and Kyoto.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_STAY start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Our accommodation picks<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-stays\"><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=kjoto&amp;hotelname=Yuzuya%20Ryokan%20Gion&amp;address=Kj%C3%B3to%2C%20Japonsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">Gion, Kj\u00f3to<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">Yuzuya Ryokan Gion<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">Traditional ryokan right in the historic quarter, sleeping on futons, kaiseki dinner and a bath scented with yuzu.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=tokio&amp;hotelname=Hoshinoya%20Tokyo&amp;address=Tokio%2C%20Japonsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">Tokyo Station<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">Hoshinoya Tokyo<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">Beautiful modern city ryokan just steps from Tokyo Station, with its own rooftop onsen fed by hot springs.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=osaka&amp;hotelname=Cross%20Hotel%20Osaka&amp;address=%C3%93saka%2C%20Japonsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">Dotonbori, \u00d3saka<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">Cross Hotel Osaka<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">Modern and spacious rooms (by Japanese standards) right on Dotonbori Street, everything&#x27;s walkable and the reviews are excellent.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Japan&#038;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Find accommodation in Japan \u2192<\/a><div class=\"lk-dest-disc\">Based on our articles. Links are affiliate \u2014 they don&#8217;t change your price, they help us run the site.<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_STAY end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cestovka-vs-sam\">Package tour or independent travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan works both ways \u2014 it depends on how much energy you want to put into planning and how much the language barrier bothers you.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A tour makes sense when\u2026<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you&#8217;re going to Japan for the first time and want transport and accommodation sorted for you;<\/li><li>the language puts you off and you want a guide and Czech speakers on hand;<\/li><li>you have little time and want to see the highlights in a few days without logistics.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Go solo when\u2026<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you want the freedom to change plans and stay where you like;<\/li><li>you enjoy planning routes, accommodation, and finding food on your own terms;<\/li><li>you want to save money and navigating Japanese transport doesn&#8217;t faze you (it&#8217;s brilliantly organized, by the way).<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We two are solo travelers at heart \u2014 Japan is surprisingly welcoming despite all the concerns, and independent travel gives you more experiences. But honestly: if it&#8217;s your first time and you only have a few days, <strong>a well-structured tour will save you loads of stress<\/strong> and there&#8217;s absolutely no shame in it.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_TRIPS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_TRIPS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rozpocet\">Budget: daily costs in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan isn&#8217;t as expensive today as its reputation suggests \u2014 especially when you know your way around cheap street food and local transportation. The following figures are <strong>rough daily budgets per person<\/strong> and don&#8217;t include airfare or the JR Pass.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"lk-dest-budget\"><thead><tr><th>Level<\/th><th>Accommodation<\/th><th>Food<\/th><th>Transport &#038; activities<\/th><th>Total\/day<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Backpacker<\/td><td>600\u20131,000 K\u010d (hostel, capsule)<\/td><td>400\u2013600 K\u010d<\/td><td>300\u2013500 K\u010d<\/td><td>approx. 1,300\u20132,100 K\u010d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard<\/td><td>1,500\u20132,500 K\u010d (business hotel)<\/td><td>700\u20131,100 K\u010d<\/td><td>600\u20131,000 K\u010d<\/td><td>approx. 2,800\u20134,600 K\u010d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comfort<\/td><td>4,000 K\u010d+ (hotel, ryokan)<\/td><td>1,500 K\u010d+<\/td><td>1,500 K\u010d+<\/td><td>approx. 7,000 K\u010d+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"usetrit\">How to save when planning<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Book flights 3\u20136 months in advance.<\/strong> Connections to Japan fill up during spring and fall peaks and rarely drop in price at the last minute. <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cheap-flights\/\">Search for flights in our finder.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Tours make sense to book early bird<\/strong> for spring and fall when dates are most in demand \u2014 off-season sometimes throws up a good last-minute deal, though. Check out <a href=\"#zajezdy\">current tours<\/a> and compare.<\/li><li><strong>Book accommodation before booking cherry blossom flights<\/strong> \u2014 good hotels in Kyoto disappear months ahead. Find inspiration in the <a href=\"#ubytovani\">our accommodation tips<\/a> section.<\/li><li><strong>You overpay most on transport without a plan.<\/strong> The JR Pass only pays off on longer trips \u2014 calculate it beforehand so you don&#8217;t buy it unnecessarily.<\/li><li><strong>Book popular experiences ahead<\/strong>; some sell out weeks in advance. We summarize what to book early in <a href=\"#rezervovat-vcas\">what to book early<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prakticke\">Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Language:<\/strong> you&#8217;ll get by in English at train stations and tourist spots; elsewhere, a translation app on your phone and friendly gestures help \u2014 the Japanese are helpful.<\/li><li><strong>Payments:<\/strong> cards are commonly accepted in cities, but <strong>you still need cash<\/strong> for smaller establishments and rural areas. Withdraw from 7-Eleven ATMs; they accept foreign cards.<\/li><li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> most practical is an <strong>eSIM<\/strong> activated before departure \u2014 you&#8217;ll have data right when you land and skip hunting for a SIM at the airport.<\/li><li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> Japan ranks among the safest countries in the world; crime is minimal. Watch out more for typhoon season in summer and fall.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One small tip to close: get a <strong>Suica or ICOCA chip card<\/strong> for city transport and vending machines \u2014 it&#8217;ll save you endless ticket purchases and it&#8217;s just convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_CROSS start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Before you go<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-prac\"><a class=\"lk-dest-ptile\" href=\"https:\/\/lk-sim.com\/regions\/asia?ref=loudavymkrokem&#038;lng=cs&#038;utm_source=loudavymkrokem&#038;utm_medium=portal&#038;utm_campaign=destinace&#038;utm_content=japonsko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udcf6<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Data eSIM for Japan<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Mobile data the moment you land, no roaming. from&nbsp;<b>3&nbsp;\u20ac<\/b> \u00b7 27 bundles covering Japan<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pgo\">Choose eSIM \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-ptile\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/safetywing-nomad-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Travel insurance<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Covers medical costs and cancellation \u2014 set it up online in minutes.<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pgo\">Compare insurance \u2192<\/span><\/a><div class=\"lk-dest-ptile\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udcb1<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Currency and rate<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Current rate: 1&nbsp;\u20ac \u2248 24.46&nbsp;CZK (CNB). In Japan you can pay by card almost everywhere.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CROSS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lk-lm-faqwrap\"><style>.lk-lm-faq{border:1px solid #e3e8e7;border-radius:9px;margin:8px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fbfcfc}.lk-lm-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;list-style:none}.lk-lm-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.lk-lm-faq summary:before{content:'+';color:#1a7a6b;font-weight:700;margin-right:8px}.lk-lm-faq[open] summary:before{content:'\\2212'}.lk-lm-faq>div{padding:0 0 14px;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.6}<\/style>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Do I need a visa for Japan?<\/summary><div>Czech citizens don&#8217;t need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days; a valid passport is sufficient. Always verify current entry requirements before travel, as they can change.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>How much does a week in Japan cost without flights?<\/summary><div>Depends on your travel style. Backpackers spend roughly 1,300\u20132,100 K\u010d per day, standard travel runs 2,800\u20134,600 K\u010d, and comfort starts from 7,000 K\u010d up. Add in your flight and possibly a JR Pass.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Is the JR Pass worth it for me?<\/summary><div>Only for longer trips between distant cities, like Tokyo\u2013Kyoto\u2013Hiroshima and back. For a short route or staying mostly in one city, it&#8217;s not worth it. Calculate individual tickets beforehand and compare.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>When&#x27;s the best time to go to Japan?<\/summary><div>Most beautiful are late March and the first half of April for cherry blossoms, and November for fall maple colors. But both periods are the most sought-after and priciest. Winter is quieter and cheaper.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Will I get by with English in Japan?<\/summary><div>At train stations, airports, and tourist sites yes, though often limited. Beyond those, a translation app on your phone helps. The Japanese are very helpful and try to assist even without words.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Can I pay by card in Japan?<\/summary><div>Commonly yes in cities, but you still need cash for smaller establishments, vending machines, and rural areas. Foreign cards reliably work at ATMs in 7-Eleven stores.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Is Japan safe?<\/summary><div>It ranks among the safest countries in the world; crime is minimal. 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