Japan Free Travel 20 17 Detailed Introduction

Japan is a highly modernized country, a world economic power, and its citizens are of good quality. Perfect protection of the natural environment, ancient buildings and traditional culture and crafts. The following is a detailed introduction to Japan Freetravel 20 17.

Speaking of traveling abroad, I believe most people will choose to go to Japan. First, because of the close geographical distance, it is convenient and time-consuming to travel; Second, there are many cultural similarities between China and Japan, which are easy to adapt to, especially as countries that also use Chinese characters, which makes us feel closer. Japan is a country with unique natural and cultural characteristics. So what do you need to pay attention to when you are free? Here is a brief introduction to the relevant strategies. Mainly from the following aspects:

Before going out

1. visa

Prepare for travel

Accommodation reservation

luggage

consistent

pay

Basic application program

Embark on a journey

1. Transportation

go shopping

prescribe a diet

stay behind

Pay special attention.

Let me explain it in detail first.

First of all, before the trip

1. visa

Japan does not accept direct applications from individuals and must entrust a travel agency. There is no need for face-to-face interviews, and there is also the possibility of telephone spot checks. Paper visa issuance. When applying for a visa, you need to provide a set of paper materials. The general processing time is 10 to 12 working days. If there is a holiday, it will be delayed. If it's urgent, it will take 7 to 8 working days at the earliest. Therefore, you must make a good schedule in advance. Basic visa materials: The list of commonly used materials includes the original passport, photos (4.5*4.5), visa application to Japan, personal information processing consent, original employment certificate, asset certificate, copy of ID card and household registration book. Among them, the proof of assets is what everyone is most concerned about. Different visa types (once, three years and five years) require different conditions. Although different travel agencies require different materials, these are

Single visa: 654.38+ millions of banks a year;

Three-year signing: 200,000 bank flows a year, and a visit to Japan can provide 65,438+10,000 bank flows a year;

Five-year contract: 500,000 bank cars or houses a year.

(Deposits, wealth management, securities, real estate and automobile production are all supporting assets and can also be used as supporting materials. )

The visa is actually very simple. Just remember one thing: keep in touch and communicate with the travel agency/customer service! Ask questions in time and the staff will answer them patiently. It is very convenient to handle it online now. Just go to Taobao. Of course, if you really don't feel at ease, you can go to the travel agency store.

Prepare for travel

reserve a room

Generally speaking, there are two ways of accommodation in Japan: hotels and host families. Hotels are mainly convenient, and homestays can experience authentic local culture. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, and you can choose according to your personal situation.

Hotels booked in Japan are mainly recommended. This is the largest hotel reservation website in Japan, with a Chinese page: /japan_hotels_ryokan/, which is very convenient. In addition, you can also use websites such as booking tickets to make an appointment. It should be noted that most hotels in Japan are priced according to the head. Whether it is a double room, a triple room or a room tatami, the cost needs to be summarized.

Needless to say, many homestays need to be booked in advance. As far as my personal experience is concerned, staying in a homestay is not as convenient as staying in a hotel (such as the host's schedule). If you are determined to stay in a hotel, you'd better know Japanese yourself (for example, my host in Kyoto is an old lady, so don't expect others to speak English to you). In addition, when choosing a homestay, you must look at the comments of netizens to prevent being cheated.

Necessary luggage

Many people are always struggling when they go abroad to play and prepare things before departure. They also want to take them away. In fact, if you go to Japan, you only need to focus on checking: cash, bank cards, passports, completely OK! You don't have to worry so much about daily necessities in Japan, because Japan is a country where life is particularly convenient. You can see the convenience store within walking distance, and it is also convenient to buy common things (unless you just don't want to spend money to take them all).

Check the weather and prepare clothes before going out, travel as lightly as possible, and leave more room for boxes, in case there is not enough packaging when you come back (don't ask me how to pack them. ). You can bring two if necessary:)

Generally speaking, countries don't know how to make phone calls, mainly through the Internet. There are two ways to surf the Internet: renting wifi and buying calling cards. Taobao can solve it.

If you rent wifi, you need to buy it online in advance, and then pick it up at the airport wifi rental office on the day of departure (remember to return to China); If you buy Japanese calling cards, there are docomo, Softbank (just search for keywords) and so on. When you buy them, pay attention to carefully choose the day when you use them. Personally, I prefer to buy a phone card, and the rented wifi is sometimes unstable.

pay

Cash, Alipay, bank card.

If you are going to a big city, you can basically swipe your bank card (remember to tell the cashier when you pay: "UnionPay." If you can't speak Japanese, just point to the UnionPay icon on the card. Now many stores support Alipay, so don't worry too much. Of course, it doesn't mean that you don't need cash at all, you can take less.

If you are going to a small place or the countryside: buy small souvenirs at some tourist attractions and special products at some old shops, and only support cash payment. Please be sure to bring some cash (I usually prepare 80,000 to 65,438+10,000 yen for my weekly trip). If the cash is not enough, you can also withdraw it at big stations and convenience stores (the whole family). Remember to have a coin purse ready, because there are really many coins.

Tips: J fans, please note that if you want to buy a store, you must bring a lot of cash! Kim.

Basic application program

Name: box changing (free) function and use: railway transportation practicability: high! Tall! Tall! Recommended reason: Out! All right! Will. Get ready! From private railways, national railways to Shinkansen, specifically to the departure time/arrival time of each line, which platform, fare conversion, etc. Make your journey accurate to minutes.

Name: Yahoo! Digang (free) function uses: the map is practical: highly recommended reason: you will know it after using it.

Name: (free) function and use: food practicality: high recommendation reason: equivalent to public comment. You can find nearby food anytime, anywhere, read reviews, take photos, compare prices, and help you find more jobs.

Name: (Free) Function and Usage: Food Stamp Utility: Strongly Recommended Reason: The nature is slightly similar to the food introduced earlier, but the advantage of this software is that it can obtain all kinds of food stamps and also

Name: Hujiang Little D Function: Word Search/Translation Practicality: Highly recommended reason: Hujiang Little D Dictionary supports Chinese-Japanese bilingual translation and is equipped with pronunciation. Words you don't know when traveling can be searched everywhere, and short sentence translation is also supported.

Second, tourism.

1. Transportation

As we all know, the transportation in Japan is very convenient and developed, and the transportation structure is very different from that in China. In Japan, the main means of transportation are trams, subways and Shinkansen.

Tram railway

In Japan, in addition to the state-owned company JR, there are also private railways. The tram network is very developed and the running time is very accurate. It is an important means of transportation for Japanese to go to work and school. Trams can be divided into stop, quasi-urgent, urgent, fast commuting, extra urgent and so on. According to their running speed and stopping time. When taking a bus, in addition to the bus ticket, some people need to buy additional tickets, such as express tickets, designated seat tickets, chief tickets (first class cars) and so on.

"underground" subway

In Japan, besides trams, another important means of transportation is the subway, which runs in parallel with private railways.

* * * bus

This bus route covers areas beyond the reach of the railway. Some fares are the same fare in the line, and some increase step by step according to the driving distance, which is slightly different from place to place. There are also some different forms of tickets. Some get on at the back door and get off at the front door, and some get on at the front door and get off at the back door. The payment is also divided up and down, which seems more complicated. In fact, just observe what the Japanese do and follow suit.

Taxi company

According to the size of the vehicle, it is divided into large, medium and small, and the passenger capacity is different. The starting price varies from place to place. In short, you are not advised to take a taxi unless there is an emergency. Because it is expensive.

Shinkansen shinkansen

Shinkansen is a high-speed trunk railway connecting major cities. If you want to travel across counties, it is recommended to take the Shinkansen (which is also more expensive). There are so many tools and so many dazzling

The first is to buy tickets. There are two forms: one-way ticket and transportation card.

One-way ticket: There is a ticket machine next to it (transfer to Zagreb). The number above the ticket vending machine shows all the fares from this station to all available platforms. Pay attention to the fare, which is different from the stations we are used to seeing in China, such as Shanghai subway. After confirming the price, put the corresponding money into the payment port.

Transportation card: There are many kinds of transportation cards in Japan. You just need to remember: Kanto watermelon card (Suica) and Kansai ICOCA. At present, these two cards basically support national use. If it is the first time to apply, it depends on whether you are in Tokyo or Osaka. When you travel to Japan for the first time, you usually go to these two big cities first. If there is, there is a special machine counter, and each station also has a place to recharge, which is very convenient. It doesn't matter if you can't find it. Find the staff! I suggest you do it as soon as you get out of the airport, where there are staff from China. Of course, many cities also have many convenient and affordable bus tickets for foreign tourists, such as PASS cards for foreigners (booking tickets online in advance can be discounted, and you can get them directly in Japan), as well as one-day tickets for various places. How to buy it is the same as asking the staff for help. Be sure to explain your needs in case you don't need them after buying them. How to find your own bus route after buying a ticket and replacing the card? Be sure to skillfully use "in the case" (as mentioned above) and follow the above instructions to take the corresponding route! The route is too complicated to understand. I need help to find the station staff again! They are easy to find, but those who wear uniforms can basically communicate in English. Of course, it is best to communicate in Japanese. Therefore, I suggest you learn Japanese.

go shopping

Of course, you can't avoid buying in buy buy when you go to Japan. Generally speaking, people like to go to Japan to buy some small things, such as cosmeceuticals, daily necessities, clothes and shoes, besides going to large shopping malls (grabbing toilet seats and rice cookers).

Know what to buy? Then wander around! Trust me, before you know it, you will fill the basket.

Matters needing attention in buying clothes:

It is common sense for girls to wear masks when trying on clothes in the shop (see photo). One is to prevent clothes from getting dirty, and the other is to protect guests' hairstyles and makeup. This measure is also to strengthen the trust between customers and shops.

There are some small rules for buying clothes in Japan, such as taking off your shoes when you enter the fitting room.

In addition, it is difficult to buy clothes, and you can always find someone! There is a word in Japanese called employee, which means ace employee. They not only have first-class service attitude, but also can understand the eyes of the guests and their needs, and will know what style of goods you need to buy at the first time.

Japanese shop assistants will of course follow the guests with suggestions, but if you exude an atmosphere far away from me and I just want to see it, they can read it instantly.

Tax refund: When shopping in Japan, the goods that can be refunded are electrical appliances, luxury goods, cosmetics, cigarettes and so on. You can apply for a tax refund if you buy 5000 yen/store.

However, once the tax refund procedure is completed, the store will use special packaging to prevent passengers from using the goods during their stay in Japan. It is best not to open it in case it is checked. (Note: Not all goods in shopping malls involve tax refund)

prescribe a diet

There are many delicious things in Japan. Going to the famous century-old sushi restaurant in Japan, roadside stalls and eating are also one of the key goals of tourism! How to eat? What to eat? Please make full use of (the above introduction) to choose the ideal store!

Of course, I personally think that besides sushi, barbecue, seafood and other common meals, I especially recommend going to izakaya! Eating mutton kebabs, drinking a little wine, chatting with uncles next door at will, enjoying the most grounded culture and feeling this kind of comfort.

There are also some things you must pay attention to when enjoying food in Japan:

Many shops need to make an appointment in advance!

Japanese restaurants don't serve hot water! It is also ice water in winter, so comfortable. Pay attention to friends with bad stomachs. You can bring your own warm water cup when you go out.

Pay the bill and go to the cashier yourself. After eating in a Japanese restaurant, you need to take your own bill to the cashier (in most cases). Saying "Thank you for your hospitality ()" is also basic dining etiquette.

stay behind

Check-in time is mostly in the afternoon and check-out time is in the morning.

Hotels in Japan usually check in in the afternoon (14: 00, 15: 00, 16: 00) and check out in the morning (10: 00). If you arrive at the hotel before the check-in time, you can check your luggage first (subject to the hotel); For those who get up late in the morning, you can book an accommodation plan with delayed check-out time (subject to the hotel).

Also note that many hotels/homestays need to give their keys to the front desk when they go out.

Three. Pay special attention to

Although there are many cultural similarities between Japan and China, there are also many differences. Some things that we are used to in China need special attention when we arrive in Japan. Here are some typical examples:

Garbage should be sorted. The garbage classification in Japan is quite strict. There are separate requirements for what kind of garbage to throw in which trash can, so be sure to pay attention. And there are very few trash cans on the streets of Japan! Remember to take a plastic bag with garbage before you go out.

Please keep quiet in the car. When you take the tram, subway and Shinkansen in Japan, you will generally see the following sentence: Don't make noise in the car, and keep your voice down when you need to speak. Don't shout!

Throw the toilet paper into the toilet and flush it. Ordinary toilet paper can be washed directly with water. Special items for girls' physiological period are thrown into the trash can.

Tap water can be drunk directly.

When you leave home, please always remember that you are from China and pay attention to your image.

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