Itineraries Accommodation Budgeting Visas & Entry Itineraries When is peak travel season? Do you have any recommendations for first-time visitors to Japan? I would like to hire a personal guide. Which tour operators specialise in Japan? When is the best time to visit Japan? Accommodation Is it necessary for overseas visitors to show their passport upon checking in at accommodations? How can I find accommodations/hotels and reserve a room? What kind of accommodation is available in Japan? Is there such a thing as home-stay accommodation? What are the stays in a ryokan like? Budgeting Is Japan expensive? Are credit cards widely accepted? Would you recommend bringing cash or credit cards? Do I need to take yen with me when I depart my country? Visas & Entry Do I need a visa to enter Japan? What can I bring through Customs? Do I need any vaccinations before coming to Japan? Can I bring my e-cigarette and vape liquid? Is a biometric passport necessary? What can I import into Japan?