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Budget & bookings

Seven-night Japan budgetThe CAD figures & editable calculator Compare hotels · Rakuten TravelRoom options for your dates · Partner Experiences · Rakuten TravelActivities & ticket availability · Partner teamLab ticketsCheck your date & experience · Partner Love hotels: Stay vs RestUnderstand the booking terms

Rail & airport arrival

JR Pass: compare your routeNationwide, regional or individual tickets JR Pass price calculatorCompare currencies & pass types Regional rail passes · JRPass.comCheck route, eligibility & dates · Partner Japan Rail Pass · JRPass.comBuy only after comparing your route · Partner Narita or Haneda → your hotelAirport routes & final connections 7 AM arrival, 3 PM check-inBags, rest & an arrival-day plan

Mobile data & Wi-Fi

Airalo · Japan eSIMCheck your device before purchase · Partner Sakura Mobile · SIM & pocket Wi-FiCompare devices, collection & returns · Partner Japan pocket Wi-Fi · JRPass.comCompare rental terms & coverage · Partner eSIM, SIM or pocket Wi-Fi?The guide to choosing your setup

Insurance, shopping & driving

Get a travel insurance quoteReview eligibility, coverage & exclusions · Partner Hospital payment checklistDirect billing & guarantee-of-payment questions Tax-free shopping: the rules nowCustoms confirmation & shop refunds Canadian IDP: documents & stepsGetting ready to drive in Japan Car rental · Rakuten TravelCompare rental options & terms · Partner

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