Helpful Resources
Helpful websites and resources to help you research, plan and book for your vacation. We are not paid, nor sponsored by any of these links.
Updated travel guide to Japan, including festivals and culture related activities.
Travel destinations broken down by region.
Live Japan is another excellent guide- this specifically links to their article detailing day trips from Tokyo.
Don't be fooled by third-party websites, this is the official website of the JR pass, which enables you to reserve tickets online in advance.
Official website to reserve Shinkansen and other train tickets up to 30-days in advance, they also have an app. This is a must-have for us while traveling, again don't trust third-party imitations here.
Booking site for experiences, tours and other services in Japan.