Japan – Between floating cherry blossoms and shimmering neon lights

Japan is a country of fascinating contrasts: here centuries-old traditions meet hypermodern technology, silent Zen gardens on pulsating metropolises. A journey into the land of the rising sun is an adventure for all senses. This guide will show you how to get the most out of your Japan trip.

🌸 Japan – Highlights: What you cannot miss

Cherry Blossom Season: Schedule & Best Spots

flowering forecast (Sakura-Zensen):

  • Tokyo: 22-30. March
  • Kyoto: 27. March – April 4th
  • Hokkaido: Beginning of May

Top Hanami Spots:

  • Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo: More than 1,000 cherry trees
  • Philosophenweg, Kyoto: Romantic channel path
  • Hirosaki Park, Aomori: Japanese castle with sea of flowers

New attractions

Tokyo:

  • Azabudai Hills: New skyline with public roof garden
  • TeamLab Borderless: Reopening in Toranomon
  • Ghibli Park: Complete opening of all zones

Kyoto:

  • NEVERLAND Kyoto: Digital Art Museum
  • Sagano Romantic Train: Renewed wagons

🗾 The perfect Japan route for 14 days

Classic Golden Route (for first visitors)

1. Tokyo (5 days)

  • Shibuya Crossing & Shinjuku at night
  • Tsukiji Fish Market & TeamLab Planets
  • Secret tip: Yanaka – traditional Tokyo

Two. Hakone (2 days)

  • Fuji view from Lake Ashi
  • Onsen (hot sources) with Ryokan contempt
  • New: Open Air Museum Digital Expansion

3. Kyoto (4 days)

  • Fushimi Inari with a thousand red arches
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (early in the morning!)
  • Secret tip: Kurama-dera temple in the mountains

4. Osaka (2 days)

  • Street Food in Dotonbori
  • Osaka Castle at night lighting
  • Universal Studios Japan

Five. Nara (1 day)

  • Free-run Sikahirsche in the park
  • Great Buddha in the Todai-ji Temple

🍣 Japanese cuisine: More than Sushi

Must-Try

  • Grandmakase: Chef’s Choice Sushi Experience (from 100€)
  • Ramen Tour: From Tonkotsu to Tsukemen
  • Izakaya: Japanese inns with atmosphere

Budget tips

  • Convenience Stores: 7-Eleven & FamilyMart for quality snacks
  • Depachika: Food departments in department stores
  • Bento boxes: From 500 Yen in stations

🚄 Practical tips: How to travel like a professional

Japan Rail Pass

  • Price increase: From October 2023 (+65%)
  • Is it still worth it? For Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka routes: Yes!
  • Alternative: Regional passports (e.g. JR East Pass)

Label tips

  • Metro: Telephoneing prohibited, eating uncommon
  • Temple: Remove shoes, photograph only where allowed
  • Money: Credit cards accepted, but cash king

Technology

  • Suica/Pasmo: Touch-Payment for everything (integratable by iPhone)
  • Google Translate: Camera function for menus
  • Japan Official Travel App: Offline maps & navigation

🏮 Seasonal Highlights

Spring (March-May)

  • Cherry blossom (Sakura)
  • Green foam (Shincha) Tea harvest

Summer (June-August)

  • Fireworks Festivals (Hanabi)
  • Fuji ascent (1-10). July official season)

Autumn (September-November)

  • Laubcolouration (Koyo) in Kyoto
  • Harvest Festivals

Winter (December-February)

  • Snow festival Sapporo
  • Onsen im Schnee (Hakone, Nozawa)

💴 Budget planning

Daily costs (per person)

  • Budget: 70-100€ (Gästehaus, Convenience-Food)
  • Medium class: 150-200€ (Business Hotel, Restaurant)
  • Luxury: 300€+ (Ryokan, Fine Dining)

Save money

  • Flights: 3-6 months before booking (from Frankfurt approx. 700€)
  • Accommodation: Business Hotels > Tourist Hotels
  • Food: Lunch menus (Teishoku) are cheaper

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