Precautions for self guided travel in Japan, precautions for traveling to Japan

The most important thing to go to Japan is to pay attention to safety, after all, you are playing, first go to the Internet to see the guide, familiar with the customs and taboos of Japan, if you want to worry about it, you can find a custom travel agency to help you plan a trip, there is a unique trip to Japan to do a very in-depth trip, their customizers can design a very personalized itinerary for you, and can also help you arrange all the details of the ticket, hotel, and on the way, and will also design a very detailed itinerary plan for you, If you want to go on a self-guided tour of Japan, you can ask them to plan and try it.

1. Be careful not to bring liquids and lighters on the plane, the time difference in Japan is one hour faster than in China, remember to adjust the time.

2. Only 3G mobile phones can be used in Japan in China, and there is no limit to SIM. First of all, call the mobile to open international roaming, the so-called 3G, that is, smartphones such as Nokia E71 E63 are available. If that doesn't work, communicate with the local tour guide intelligently, buy a mobile phone card from him or borrow a mobile phone.

3. Since I don't know your travel route, I can't recommend specific shopping spots. In short, Osaka is cheaper than Kyoto, and Kyoto is cheaper than Tokyo. However, there are some things that you still have to start quickly when you see them, and you may not be able to touch them later in the trip.

1.Precautions for entering Japan: Personal belongings that you bring with you only need to declare them verbally.

If the content and quantity are deemed reasonable by the customs officer, the personal belongings carried by the passenger will not be taxed. Duty-free items and their limits are: 500 grams of tobacco; 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars; 3 bottles of wine (760cc); In addition to the above-mentioned duty-free items, the total actual amount of goods purchased** for two-ounce perfumes does not exceed 200,000 yen and is not subject to tax.

2.It is not convenient to exchange money in Japan, so it must be exchanged at a foreign currency exchange bank or other legal currency exchange office. Also, a passport must be presented.

However, Bank of Japan exchange operations are only conducted between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. In addition, the bank is in the week.

6. Closed all day on Sundays and major holidays. So the money can only be exchanged at the hotel, but it is slightly more expensive than the bank exchange. 3.

Pay attention to etiquette: 1) Don't litter and spit (Japan is very clean) 2) Don't run a red light 3) After shopping, the waiter will say thank you, and you can respond, but at least smile and nod. Most Japanese people believe in Shinto and Buddhism.

They don't like purple and think it's a sad color. The most taboo is green, which is considered unlucky. It is also taboo for three people to "take pictures" together.

They believe that being caught between two people is a bad omen. The Japanese taboo lotus flowers, believing them to be funeral flowers. Camellias, light yellow and white flowers are forbidden when visiting patients.

The Japanese are reluctant to accept things or gifts with chrysanthemums or chrysanthemum motifs because it is a symbol of the royal family. Japanese people like motifs such as pine, bamboo, plum, duck, turtle, etc. The Japanese have many language taboos, such as "bitter", "death", and even some homophonic words are taboo.

For example, the number "4" is pronounced the same as death, and "42" is pronounced as a dead verb, so hospitals generally do not set up rooms and beds for 4 and 42. Users are also forbidden to use "42" on their phones, and prisons generally do not have cell 4. "13" is also a taboo number.

Many hotels do not have "13" floors and "13" rooms, and Haneda Airport does not have a "13" apron. On festive occasions such as weddings, avoid saying unlucky and unlucky words such as going, returning, leaving, breaking, thin, cold, shallow, ruined, heavy, broken again, and broken. One store opened, one new one was completed, and it was forbidden to speak fireworks, closures, closures, tilts, losses, declines, and fire-related language.

In conversation, do not talk about people's physical defects, do not say things such as big, short, fat, bald, pockmarked, blind, deaf, mute, etc., but call people with disabilities as physically disabled, blind people with infree eyes, and deaf people with unfree ears.

The main things to note when traveling to Japan:

1. In Japan in winter, the wind is cold, if you don't pay attention to keeping warm, it is easy to get cold, it is recommended to bring thick clothes to keep warm.

2. The voltage in Japan is 110 volts. If you want to use Chinese-made electrical products, you need to be greeted by the hotel's main desk.

3. To travel in Japan, it is recommended to take the subway, because Japan's subway is well-developed and cheap, while other means of transportation are more expensive.

4. If you don't know Japanese in Japan, it is recommended to take a business card for staying in a hotel, or bring a pen, which is very helpful when you get lost, because kanji is more popular in Japan and many Japanese people can understand it.

1. Preparation before departure

1.Travel documents: Please be sure to bring your ID card, and if you have a new passport, please bring your old passport with you for inspection.

2.Baggage: The airline stipulates that the weight of checked baggage for economy class passengers should not exceed 20 kg, and excess weight will be charged. Please tear off the old baggage tag before checking in your baggage to prevent misunderstandings when checking in your baggage, resulting in your luggage being transported to the wrong place.

3.Dress: Prepare your clothes according to the season, Japan's climate averages 5 degrees Celsius in winter and 29 degrees Celsius in summer, with a temperature difference of about 10 degrees in the morning and evening, so visitors should dress lightly and comfortably.

4.Time difference: +1 hour time difference between Japan and China (ex:

Japan 13:00 = Beijing 12:00); What to bring:

Please bring your own dental kit and slippers when leaving the tour, as most Japanese hotels are not equipped with such disposable items, mainly for environmental protection and personal hygiene. Please also bring your own daily necessities such as umbrellas, film, sunglasses, skin care products, etc., which are very expensive abroad. In accordance with the relevant regulations of the Capital Airport, it is carried with hand luggage.

Liquids must be less than 100ml in size, and can only be checked in.

5.Bring your own medicines: Medications must be prescribed by a doctor at pharmacies in Japan, and medical expenses are expensive, so please bring your own medicines for the common ones you need.

2. Japanese customs and taboos

1.When entering a Japanese residence, you must remove your shoes.

2.In Japan, it is rude to peek into the kitchen when visiting someone's home.

3.Keep your voice low and don't make loud noises in restaurants, hotels or other public places.

4.When entering a Japanese house, you must remove your shoes.

5.When eating or drinking soup, do not put the rice bowl or soup bowl on the table, and use your hands to pick up the bowl to eat.

3. ** and shopping

1.In Japan, there are public utilities everywhere**. Most of these machines are green or gray in color.

The direct dial method to Beijing is 001+86+10+the other party's number, which can be 40% cheaper from 11:00 p.m. to 08:00 a.m. the next day.

Japan's mobile phone system** is not interchangeable with other countries' mobile phone systems. Therefore, with the exception of some special types of phones (satellite**), your phone cannot be used in Japan.

2.Shopping: Prices are usually clearly marked in Japanese stores, and bargaining is usually not done. General stores and shopping malls in Japan are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays.

6. It is also open on Sundays and national holidays. Department stores are closed on one day of the week, and the days off vary from department store to department store. Some stores are closed on Sundays and national holidays.

In addition, department stores close an hour earlier than other stores (7 p.m.). When buying electrical or electronic appliances, make sure that the voltage can be adjusted so that you can use it in your home country. The video recording mechanism varies from country to country, so please check whether the format is correct.