Nihon: Japan Travel Tips

Planning a trip to Japan? Getting overstimulated with Instagram reels and TikTok suggestions that all recommend the same viral spots?

Tips for Japan cuts through the noise. This is your pocket travel companion packed with 60+ essential tips, curated itineraries, a coffee guide, and Japanese phrases — all designed to help you navigate Japan like a local.

Every recommendation is curated from Reddit threads, Substacks, and conversations with locals — then validated by the developer travelling through Japan firsthand. No sponsored content, no ads, just real tips that actually work.

Whether it's your first time or you're a returning visitor, this app covers everything from pre-trip preparation to cultural etiquette, shopping hacks, transportation tips, and more.

WHAT'S INSIDE:

Travel Tips — 18 categories covering everything you need to know: • Before You Travel — booking, eSIM, Visit Japan Web • Packing Tips — travel light, shop heavy • Transportation — trains, subway tickets, JR Pass • Cultural Etiquette — dos and don'ts • Money & Payment — no tipping, cash tips, credit cards • Shopping — where to find the best deals • Convenience Stores — konbini culture and must-try items • Food Tips — local gems over TikTok trends • And much more

Day-by-Day Itineraries — a 5-day Tokyo & Kyoto plan with recommended stops, restaurants, and activities for each day. Swipe through the timeline to see where to go from morning to night.

Coffee Guide — handpicked cafés in Tokyo and Kyoto, from Blue Bottle and Fuglen to hidden machiya gems. Each spot includes a photo, neighbourhood, description, and a must-try recommendation.

Japanese Phrases — 50+ essential phrases organized by situation: basics, restaurants, shopping, getting around, emergencies, and numbers. Each phrase shows Japanese characters, romaji pronunciation, and English meaning.

KEY FEATURES: • Works completely offline — no internet needed • Dark glassmorphism design • Swipeable tip cards • Location thumbnails for itinerary stops • Lightweight and fast • No ads, no tracking, no sign-up required

COMING SOON: • Osaka city guide • Solo traveller itinerary • Family trip itinerary • Pet-friendly travel guide

Built by a traveller who got tired of scrolling through endless reels. Download now and start planning your perfect Japan trip.