Things to prepare before traveling to Japan/short stay

When traveling independently, you can have peace of mind by preparing in advance the communications, payments, and transportation you will need upon arrival.

This page not only provides general information, but also organizes the order and points to check when actually preparing. For people coming to Japan from overseas, it is important to proceed with plenty of time, as each procedure can take time due to differences in language and systems.

ensure communication

We will prepare methods such as eSIM and SIM that can be used immediately after arrival.

Conditions vary depending on the person and company. The most efficient way to proceed is to organize your purpose, timing, budget, and necessary language support, and then check only the parts you don't understand with a specialist.

Distribute payment methods

Prepare not only your card but also a small amount of cash.

If you compare only based on price, you may find out later that there are additional costs and differences in terms and conditions. It's a good idea to separate what is one-time costs and what is monthly/yearly costs and have them confirmed in writing.

Check from the airport to the hotel

If you have a lot of luggage, consider options that require fewer transfers.

Conditions vary depending on the person and company. The most efficient way to proceed is to organize your purpose, timing, budget, and necessary language support, and then check only the parts you don't understand with a specialist.

Verify insurance and medical information

Organize travel insurance and chronic disease information.

When considering the lifestyle of not only the person but also the entire family, the place they live and how they spend their time will also change. It will be easier to reduce the burden after daily life if you use the facilities that you frequently use and the trips you make every day as your criteria.

Save emergency contact information

Save public contact, accommodation, and family contact information.

Conditions vary depending on the person and company. The most efficient way to proceed is to organize your purpose, timing, budget, and necessary language support, and then check only the parts you don't understand with a specialist.

Don't schedule too much

While transportation is convenient when staying in Japan, it can sometimes take longer than planned due to things like navigating through train stations, crowds, and weather. Leaving free time will make it easier to deal with sudden changes or illness. Especially when visiting a region for the first time, limiting the number of places you visit in one day will give you more time to enjoy the area.

One source of information during your stay

It's a good idea to organize your accommodation, transportation, reservation number, insurance, emergency contacts, etc. without relying solely on your smartphone. Sharing this information with your family and companions and deciding who should check what in case of a problem will speed up your response.

What I would like you to tell me when consulting with JCBO

If you would like to consult individually about "things to prepare before traveling to Japan/short-term stay," please let us know your current situation, desired time, location, budget, and what you have already decided and what you have not decided yet. JCBO organizes the consultation contents and guides you through what can be resolved with general information and what needs to be dealt with by corporate services or qualified experts.