Guides

Finish reading. Know what to buy.

Start with when to go, then pick connectivity and JR Pass — not a packaged tour

01 · Season

Pick the month before flights

Sakura, autumn leaves, rainy season, snow — read this first, then check live weather

Season · 6 min

Sakura, autumn leaves, rainy season, snow — pick the month before flights, then check live weather

02 · Connectivity

Match the device, set up at your home airport — no rush for a SIM at Narita

Decide · 5 min

Choose by device count and pickup — solo or family

SoftBank · 4 min

Suggested packs for 3–30 day trips with a rough budget

Setup · 4 min

iPhone / Android steps plus a pre-flight checklist

03 · Rail

Count shinkansen legs, not just days in Japan

JR Pass · 5 min

Worth it with several intercity shinkansen rides — not for one-city stays

Done reading

Guides frame the decision — then continue to product pages