Japan · Where to stay
Best area to stay in Osaka: 5 neighborhoods compared
Namba, Umeda, Honmachi, Tennoji or the Universal Studios area? Each compared on airport trains, the bullet train, Kyoto day trips and price, with hotel picks.
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Where to stay, what to book
Practical guides for planning the trip once you know when to go: which area to stay in, how to get in from the airport, and which passes, eSIMs and day trips are worth it.
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Japan · Where to stayBest area to stay in Kyoto: 4 neighborhoods compared
Higashiyama, Kyoto Station, central Kyoto or Arashiyama? Each compared on the airport train, the bullet train, temples on foot and price, with hotel picks.
Japan · Staying connectedBest eSIM for Japan: Airalo vs Yesim vs Saily prices compared
Japan eSIM prices from Airalo, Yesim and Saily side by side, fixed and unlimited, with the best pick for each kind of trip and how to set it up.
Japan · Where to stayBest area to stay in Tokyo: 6 neighborhoods compared
Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Asakusa, Ueno or Tokyo Bay? Each area compared on airport trains, rail links, hotel prices and who it suits, with hotel picks.
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