Sugimichi Japan Guide 2026

The Honest Japan Travel Guide

Feeling overwhelmed planning your trip to Japan? Not sure how local transport works, how to visit a temple respectfully, or how to order in an izakaya when the menu is entirely handwritten in Japanese? Worry not, this guide is here to help. Written by travellers for travellers, it covers everything you actually need to know before and during your trip: the practical stuff, the cultural stuff, and the stuff most guides end up skipping over.

Inside, you'll find:

• A brief history of Japan to help you understand what you're seeing as you travel
• Practical information on transport, money, connectivity and useful apps
• Japanese etiquette - the things that actually matter, and how to get them right
• Food, accommodation, hot springs and nature
• Where to shop, what to buy, and how to bring it home
• A Japanese language section and emergency reference guide
• Packing lists so nothing gets left behind

42 pages and an instant PDF download. And if you've got any questions left, do pop over to our instagram (@sugimichitravels) and send us a message. We'll do our best to make sure you travel with confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding than the average tourist.