Wow, I was not aware of this. We usually buy the annual pass for National Parks, but this is new to me. Thanks for sharing!

This is a great idea!

If I can add my two cents, we found Japanese people to be very friendly. We speak near zero japanese (basics like excuse me, thank you, yes, no). Most places (especially in big cities) people speak a little English and the rest you can manage through pictures and pointing!

As for google maps, it worked reasonably well for…

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This is not a specifically accessible related answer but depending on how many days you will be there and how much you plan on traveling by rail, definitely consider the Japan Rail Pass as it can save you money compared to buying individual train tickets. You can only purchase it as a tourist to Japan (citizens and residents don’t qualify,…

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hi Kate:

I think you have some information already on tours. As far as hotels, it depends on where in the city you’d like to stay. I can recommend the Tokyo Station Maronuchi and Hotel Celestine Ginza. I can get along without a fully disabled room and these had separate showers (not bathtub only- which is a deal breaker for me).

It’s not…

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