Flight Booking Information

When is the best time to book cheap air tickets? Compare off-season and peak-season fares, understand the difference between low-cost and full-service airlines, and check TourCast’s practical booking tips.

Hotels in Japan

A complete guide to essential tips before booking hotels in Japan! It covers semi-double room basics, check-in tips, deposit policies, accommodation tax and bathing tax, and practical advice for apartments and guesthouses.

Travel Preparation

A must-check packing checklist for Japan before you go! TourCast covers practical tips for passports, minor travel consent forms, travel insurance, data roaming, voltage and plug adapters, travel cards, and currency exchange.

Essential Apps for Japan Travel

A must-have app list for Japan travel! From emergency support apps by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consular Call Center to Google Maps, Japan Travel, and Papago, this guide covers transport, translation, and urgent help in one place.

Best Restaurants & Dining Culture in Japan

From how to find reliable restaurants in Japan to izakaya basics like otoshi, all-you-can-drink nomihodai, and how to use Tabelog—TourCast’s practical tips to enjoy local dining with confidence.

Pre-Departure Checklist & Entering Japan

A complete Japan travel checklist to confirm before departure! TourCast covers baggage rules, power bank carry-on limits, city airport check-in, automated immigration, and Japan entry procedures for quarantine, immigration, and customs.

Immigration

Compare Japan’s entry procedures as of 2025! This guide explains the differences between paper forms, Visit Japan Web ((VJW), and the Joint Kiosk system, including pros and cons, how to fill out customs forms, and how to register and use QR codes before arrival.

Consumption Tax / Tax-Free / Customs Duty and Declaration

A complete guide to Japan taxes you must know during your trip: consumption tax differences, tax-free rules, and customs declaration. Learn how to get tax-free benefits, important rules for tax-free items, and customs limits when entering Japan.

Important Things to Know for Japan Travel

Essential cautions to know before traveling to Japan! A practical checklist based on real traveler experiences, including passport carrying rules, spam messages, smoking regulations, onsen etiquette, trash disposal, women-only train cars, and more.

Traditional Ryokan

A complete guide to a traditional ryokan stay in Japan you should not miss! Check ryokan types, in-room hot spring baths, kaiseki meals, shuttle pick-up, and private family baths before booking.

Japan Transport System

A complete guide to transport in Japan for first-time travelers! It explains public transport fares, IC card types and how to use them, the difference between Shinkansen, limited express, and local trains, and how to use city buses and taxis in a simple, easy-to-follow way.

JR Pass / Discount Train Reservations

The JR Pass is a transport pass that lets you ride JR trains across Japan or within specific regions with unlimited travel. We provide a complete guide to each regional pass (JR East, West, Central, Kyushu, and more), including pass types, prices, how to use them, and recommended routes.

Intercity Travel in Japan

The JR Pass is a transport pass that allows unlimited travel on JR trains across Japan or within specific regions. This guide covers regional passes such as JR East, West, Central, and Kyushu, including types, prices, how to use, and recommended routes.

Rental Car Preparation

Essential checks before renting a car in Japan! Prepare an International Driving Permit, understand insurance options, learn traffic rules and parking tips, and use the expressway ETC system. A complete Japan driving guide for first-time drivers.

Bicycle Rental

This guide explains the traffic rules you must know to ride a bicycle safely and legally in Japan. It covers road riding, two-step right turns, sidewalk rules, bicycle lanes, stop lines, signals, and penalties for violations.