Japan

Temples at dawn, neon at midnight and the best meal of your life somewhere in between. Here’s how to see Japan, from India, the right way.

Why Japan

Where a thousand-year-old shrine sits two train stops from the future.

01
Old and new, side by side
Walk through ten thousand torii gates in Kyoto in the morning and ride a bullet train to Tokyo’s neon by dinner.
02
Effortless to get around
Trains run to the minute, streets are spotless and safe, and a rail pass makes moving between cities simple.
03
Food worth flying for
Ramen alleys, sushi counters and festival street food, with vegetarian options that are easy to find once you know where to look.

Seasons

Four seasons, four different Japans

Where to go

Experiences

Good to know

Visa: Required for Indian passportsWe help with documents and the application as part of your trip.
Getting there: Direct flights from Delhi & MumbaiRoughly 8–10 hours, depending on route and airline.
Currency: Japanese Yen (¥)Cards work widely, but carry some cash for small shops and temples.
Time: IST + 3 hrs 30 minWhen it’s noon in Mumbai, it’s 3:30 pm in Tokyo.
Vegetarian food: Possible with a little planningWe share veg-friendly restaurants and can arrange Indian meals on group tours.
Getting around: Trains, trains, trainsBullet trains between cities and metro lines within them.
Power: 100V, Type A plugsPack a universal adapter for Indian plugs.
Language: JapaneseEnglish signage is common in cities and on trains; a translation app helps.