🧳 Your Final Pre-Trip Checklist

πŸ“„ Documents (You can keep digital copies on your phone.)

☐ Passport (Keep a photo or scan of your passport as well, just in case. Having a copy can be helpful if you lose your passport while in Japan.)
☐ Flight information
☐ Hotel reservations
☐ Travel insurance information
☐ Important reservation confirmations
☐ International driver license if you rent a car or street car experience in Japan

πŸ’΄ Money

☐ Credit card
☐ Backup credit card
☐ Some Japanese yen
☐ Debit card (for ATM withdrawals, if you have)

πŸ‘‰ Please check here for more details: https://www.japanplannedtours.com/japan-planned-travel-resources/before-you-go

πŸ“± Phone

☐ International roaming or eSIM arranged
☐ Phone unlocked, if using a SIM/eSIM
☐ Google Maps
☐ Google Translate

πŸš† Transportation

☐ IC card or Welcome Suica Mobile, if you have iPhones
☐ Airport transportation, if needed
☐ Train reservations, if needed
☐ Shinkansen reservations, if needed

🎟️ Reservations

☐ Restaurants
☐ Activities and experiences
☐ Attraction tickets
☐ Special requests confirmed
☐ Any reservations that require advance payment checked

🧳 Packing

☐ Comfortable walking shoes (must!)
☐ Weather-appropriate clothing
☐ Medications
☐ Toiletries
☐ Chargers (You can use your regular chargers in Japan without any problems. You’ll also find plenty of USB-C and Type-C charging options.)
☐ Power adapter, if needed

 Don’t worry too much about forgetting something! You can buy pretty much anything you need in Japan.
Also, hotels in Japan usually have great amenities. In addition to toothpaste, toothbrushes, sleppers, and makeup remover, some hotels even provide pajamas!

🌸 You’re Ready!

You don’t need to have every single detail figured out before you arrive in Japan.

That’s part of the fun!

But taking care of these basics ahead of time means you can spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying your trip once you get here.

Have a wonderful trip, and enjoy Japan! πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅

Miharu
Founder & Trip Planner, Tour Director
JAPAN PLANNED

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