If I go to Japan during the holidays from Christmas to New Year’s Day, will the attractions and shops be closed? What should I pay attention to when traveling to Japan during this period?

The following are the travel precautions for traveling in Japan. For the above questions, I suggest that you consult the relevant personnel of the travel agency! Have a nice trip!

Things to note when traveling in Japan:

1. Don’t forget to take off your shoes

In Japan, do as the Romans do when in Japan, whether entering a hotel room or visiting a Japanese house When you are a guest at home, or when you enter a conference room or office, you have to change your slippers whenever you enter the house, sometimes twice. The custom of changing into slippers is not allowed in Japan. Don't forget to take off your shoes before entering the house.

2. Always bring an umbrella when going out

Bring an umbrella when going out. Japan has a maritime climate with unpredictable weather, so bring an umbrella to be prepared. Bring a folding umbrella when traveling, but it’s best to bring a long gentleman’s umbrella when going on business or visiting relatives. Because in Japan, there is an umbrella basket in front of most shops or even private houses. Umbrellas with long handles can stand in the basket, but folding umbrellas cannot be placed in the basket.

3. Don’t tip when spending money

Japan, like many Asian countries, does not have the habit of tipping. Because a service charge of 10% to 15% has been added to the bill of a large hotel or restaurant. If there is no special service in a taxi, there is no need to tip. As for consumption in beauty salons, barber shops, bars and nightclubs, there is no need to tip.

4. Drink tap water when you are thirsty

Tap water in Japan can be drank directly. Stations and large public places have tap water spouts. Large hotels and restaurants all provide mineral water for guests to drink.

5. It won’t work if you bring your own mobile phone

You don’t need to bring a mobile phone to Japan. Due to the different standards, it is impossible to use your own mobile phone there. In addition, the voltage in Japan is 110 volts (mainly two-pin flat plugs), so if the battery charger for your own camera, video recorder, etc. is not compatible with 110-240 volts, you cannot use it.

6. What to buy and what not to buy

The quality of small household appliances in Japanese duty-free shops is very good and the prices are very cheap. It is generous and affordable to bring some back as gifts to relatives and friends. It is not cost-effective to buy small boutique toys, clothes, shoes, etc. Most of them are made in China and are shockingly expensive. In addition, film and camera-specific lithium batteries are more expensive in Japan than in China, so you can bring more when going abroad. Department stores and shops in Japan close around 7pm (only a few are open until 9pm), so shopping at the mall at night is almost impossible.

7. The subway is convenient and cheap

If you want to go shopping by yourself in Japan, it is best to take the subway because it is the cheapest. Japan's subway transportation is very developed. The subway lines are as dense as a spider web. The subway stations go directly to the bottom of high-rise buildings, giving you a lot of room for travel choices. Consumption in Japan is very high, so taxis are of course very expensive. If you have to pay for it yourself, it’s better to go out and take the subway. In addition, when traveling and staying in a hotel, if you don’t speak Japanese and go out on your own, it’s best to bring a business card from the hotel so you can get a ride back if you get lost.

8. Currency exchange is inconvenient

In Japan, currency must be exchanged at a foreign currency exchange bank or other legal currency exchange place. In addition, you must show your passport. However, Japanese bank exchange services are only available from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. In addition, banks are closed all day on Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays. Therefore, money can generally only be exchanged in hotels, but it is slightly more expensive than bank exchange.

9. Make a call

Red and pink phones: suitable for making domestic calls in Japan, only ten yen coins (ten yuan and three cents) are accepted. Green and gold phones: International long distance calls are available, and phone cards or ten-yen or one-hundred-yen coins are accepted. Of course it is best to buy an IP phone card.

10. Things that guests need to prepare

There are few toothbrushes and toothpastes in Japanese hotel rooms. It is best to bring your own slippers. It is difficult to be on time for meals during the trip, because the local living index in Japan is relatively low. High, it is best to bring some snacks so that you have something to eat when you are hungry. For example, it is best to wear a mask when going in spring. If it snows in winter, you should also wear sunglasses and a hat. Do not wear high heels. There are many hot springs in Japan. If you want to enjoy them, it is best to bring your own related supplies.