r/JapanTravel is a subreddit with 3.5M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses tokyo, trip, japan, struggling with, and itinerary, 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
: "A Change of Heart About Kyoto"
10 posts
Popular Topics in r/JapanTravel
#1
Tokyo
: "Itinerary including Osaka, Suzuka circuit for super formula round 12, Kyoto, Tokyo (will add post trip report when back to see how much changed, what worked and didn't when I return)"
48 posts
#2
Trip
: "First Trip itinerary check - Art/Museum/Architecture and Tech/Craft Shopping focused - thank you!!"
36 posts
#3
Japan
35 posts
#4
Struggling With
33 posts
#5
Itinerary
: "First Time Japan - a Solotravelers One Month Japan (Sep-Oct 27) Itinerary Check"
30 posts
#6
Struggling
29 posts
#7
Struggle
28 posts
#8
Kyoto
: "A Change of Heart About Kyoto"
18 posts
#9
Looking For
16 posts
#10
Help
16 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
: "20 days honeymoon"
9 posts
#2
Trip Report
: "A Change of Heart About Kyoto"
3 posts
#3
Recommendations
: "First Trip to Japan! 14-Day Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka & Mt. Fuji Itinerary. Is This Too Much?"
1 post
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Last updated: November 5, 2026