r/JapanTravel is a subreddit with 3.5M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses japan, itinerary, tokyo, trip, and kyoto, and they frequently recommend/review ryokan, hostel recommendations, and hotel recommendations.
Got questions? Need advice? Overwhelmed with your itinerary? Want to share your travel tips and experiences in Japan? Then this is the place for you! /r/JapanTravel is for any and all looking to visit Japan as a tourist — including those who have already been.
Popular Themes in r/JapanTravel
#1
Advice Requests
: "How it actually went: Fukuoka, Okayama, Kurashiki, Kojima"
17 posts
Popular Topics in r/JapanTravel
#1
Japan
: "18 Days in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kawaguchiko) — Full Trip Report with Costs"
96 posts
#2
Itinerary
: "Itinerary Review (with Rankings & Stories!)"
79 posts
#3
Tokyo
: "Our 2 week trip to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hakone"
72 posts
#4
Trip
: "18 Days in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kawaguchiko) — Full Trip Report with Costs"
50 posts
#5
Kyoto
: "Our 2 week trip to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hakone"
38 posts
#6
Struggling With
33 posts
#7
Struggling
29 posts
#8
Struggle
28 posts
#9
Osaka
: "18 Days in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kawaguchiko) — Full Trip Report with Costs"
24 posts
#10
Help
: "Help with niche interest"
17 posts
Products Discussed in r/JapanTravel
Ryokan
79 reviews
#1
Yama No Chaya
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Rakuten Travel
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Ryokan Tanabe
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Hostel Recommendations
9 reviews
#1
Sotetsu Fresa Inn
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Villa Fontaine
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
K's House
5.0★ from 1 review
Hotel Recommendations
5 reviews
#1
Tokyu Stay
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Mimaru
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Knot Hotel
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/JapanTravel
#1
Itinerary
: "Itinerary Review (with Rankings & Stories!)"
33 posts
#2
Trip Report
: "Our 2 week trip to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hakone"
20 posts
#3
Recommendations
: "2-week trip recap - some tips for those who are planning their first trip"
4 posts
#4
Question
: "Help with niche interest"
4 posts
#5
Advice
: "Shin-etsu trail with a toddler"
2 posts
#6
Weekly Discussion Thread
: "Weekly Japan Travel Information and Discussion Thread - June 05, 2026"
2 posts
#7
Travel Alert
: "Tsunami advisory issued for coastal areas of Japan."
1 post
#8
Help!
: "Japan Itinerary feedback - 21 days please"
1 post
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+67k members(1.9%)
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Last updated: June 16, 2026