Easy Japan Compass is a practical travel guide for international visitors to Japan.
Our goal is simple: to make planning and traveling in Japan easier, clearer and less stressful.
What You’ll Find Here
We publish practical guides about transportation, destinations, itineraries, local customs, travel essentials and booking options.
Our content focuses on the questions that often confuse first-time visitors, including how to use trains, which tickets to buy, where to store luggage, how to navigate large stations and what to expect at temples, shrines, restaurants and other places in Japan.
A Local Perspective
Easy Japan Compass is created from the perspective of a Japan resident with firsthand knowledge of Japanese culture and daily life.
We currently have particular experience with Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Himeji and other destinations in the Kansai region. Whenever possible, we use firsthand observations, original photos and official primary sources.
Our Editorial Approach
We aim to make every guide clear, useful and honest.
When several travel options are available, we explain the differences in cost, convenience, advantages and disadvantages. Information such as prices, opening hours, transportation rules and booking conditions may change, so readers should also confirm important details with the relevant official source.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some pages may contain affiliate links. If you make a qualifying booking or purchase through one of these links, Easy Japan Compass may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not determine our recommendations. Our priority is helping readers choose the option that best fits their trip.