Planning
Arrival Day in Japan: Plan Jetlag, Luggage and First Transport
Make the first day easier by choosing the right hotel area, luggage strategy, meal level and pace before the flight lands in Japan.
Make arrival day reduce friction
Arrival day should be easy, not impressive. Choose a hotel and transport plan that protect the rest of the trip.
Hotel first
Pick the first hotel by arrival route, not only by the best neighborhood for later days.
Luggage plan
Decide whether bags travel with you or are forwarded. Keep one overnight kit with you.
Food and pace
Keep dinner close, flexible and low risk. Save demanding sightseeing for day two.
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