r/JapanTravelTips
466k members
r/JapanTravelTips is a subreddit with 466k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses japan, tokyo, struggling, travel, and osaka, and they frequently recommend/review ryokan, esim, and esims.
Have a quick question about traveling in Japan? Want to share a tip or suggestion? Looking for broad recommendations? You've come to the right place!
Popular Themes in r/JapanTravelTips
#1
Advice Requests
: "A few Kyoto temple things I wish more visitors knew (grew up in one, pulled a rickshaw here for 3 years)"
27 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "eSIM recommendations for 10 day travel in Japan and private transportation from Narita AirPort to Airbnb in Tokyo"
1 post
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Just got back from 3 weeks in Japan, some thoughts"
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "Is $1,500 USD enough to last 6 days in Japan?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/JapanTravelTips
#1
Japan
: "Has anyone successfully shipped purchases from Japan back home instead of taking extra luggage?"
113 posts
#2
Tokyo
: "Just got back from Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone and day trips - Overview + Random tips!"
64 posts
#3
Struggling
42 posts
#4
Travel
: "Going for a rakugo show as a foreigner ?"
38 posts
#5
Osaka
: "3 Week solo trip. 4 nights Osaka, 4 Nights Kyoto, 2 weeks Tokyo"
17 posts
#6
Itinerary
: "My 12-Day Japan Itinerary (September 2026)"
13 posts
#7
Kyoto
: "3 Week solo trip. 4 nights Osaka, 4 Nights Kyoto, 2 weeks Tokyo"
10 posts
#8
Food
: "Where to eat konbini Food and Food from departmental stores?"
9 posts
#9
Onsen
9 posts
#10
Accommodation
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/JapanTravelTips
Ryokan
166 reviews
#1
Gora Hanaougi
4.6★ from 5 reviews
#2
Ryokan
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
Nishimuraya Honkan
5.0★ from 4 reviews
Esim
143 reviews
#1
Ubigi
4.3★ from 42 reviews
#2
AirAlo
4.0★ from 31 reviews
#3
Airalo
3.8★ from 11 reviews
Esims
62 reviews
#1
Ubigi
4.3★ from 24 reviews
#2
Airalo
4.7★ from 21 reviews
#3
Holafly
5.0★ from 4 reviews
Flair Used in r/JapanTravelTips
#1
Question
: "Is Nara a "must-see"?"
85 posts
#2
Recommendations
: "Has anyone successfully shipped purchases from Japan back home instead of taking extra luggage?"
55 posts
#3
Advice
: "Tips from our 11 day trip to Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka"
40 posts
#4
Quick Tips
: "Just got back from 3 weeks in Japan, some thoughts"
9 posts
Member Growth in r/JapanTravelTips
Yearly
+141k members(43.3%)
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Last updated: June 30, 2026