Japan Local Guide

Travel Japan like locals do.

Local transport rules, restaurant booking, hotels and travel tips — explained for travelers by people who know Japan.

Where are you going?

  • Osaka

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    Build a simple 3-day plan from the places you want to visit.

    Explore Osaka
  • Yasaka-dori street and Hokan-ji pagoda, Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Coming soon

    Temples, buses, reservations and local travel rules.

  • Shibuya Crossing seen from above, Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Coming soon

    Train lines, neighborhoods, reservations and local travel rules.

Travel Japan without the guesswork.

Short, practical answers to the things visitors usually find out too late.

Getting around
IC cards · Shinkansen · Bus rules
Osaka transport basics
Restaurants
Reservations · Tabelog · English booking
What to eat in Osaka Osaka restaurants
Hotels & onsen
Amenities · Private baths · Luggage
Where to stay in Osaka Osaka stays & onsen
My Shiori
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What Japanese travelers check that visitors often miss

  • Restaurants

    Google Maps+Tabelog

    Japanese travelers often check both before deciding.

  • Transport

    Google Maps+Local rules

    The route may be clear even when boarding and payment rules are not.

  • Booking

    Global OTA+Japanese booking sites

    Local platforms can show options international travelers may miss.

Start with Osaka

Tap the places you like. Nearby spots end up on the same day.

  • Osaka Castle, Osaka

    Osaka Castle

    Central Osaka · About 2 hrs

  • Dotonbori, Osaka

    Dotonbori

    Minami · About 2 hrs

  • Kuromon Market, Osaka

    Kuromon Market

    Minami · About 1.5 hrs

  • Shinsekai, Osaka

    Shinsekai

    Tennoji · About 1.5 hrs

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