Day 1: Departure to Tokyo
📍 Tokyo Narita Airport
Arriving in Japan after the long flight from the US
A personal travel journal capturing moments, places, and memories from my adventure across Japan
View from Shibuya
Naganos historic temple
Plan your trip with our detailed day-by-day schedules and map locations
Consider buying the Japan Rail Pass for unlimited train travel across the country.
Use ICOCA or Suica cards for trains, buses, and convenience stores everywhere.
Some restaurants have etiquette. Ask if chopsticks are allowed in rice bowls.
Japanese trains are punctual. Arrive 5-10 minutes early at stations.