In Japan,Let’s use the website of “JNTO” for tourism！
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) was established by the government to promote and market tourism in Japan.
The JNTO’s website is designed to communicate the tourist information on Travel Japan in friendly English by native English editors to convey the nuances of the English used by Travel Japan.
We have translated the information into Japanese to convey the nuances of the English used on Travel Japan.
Due to the nature of our global website, which is available in multiple languages, some parts of the site are written in English.
Structure of the homepage
This homepage is largely divided into “By Destination” and “By Experience”.
In the “By Destination” section, you can search for sightseeing contents by keywords of cities and regions you want to visit in your trip to Japan.
In the “By Experience” section, you can search for sightseeing contents by season or category.
＜Destination＞
・You can search all 47 prefectures by popular prefectures and maps.
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hokkaido, Okinawa, Nagano, etc.
・You can also search for popular sightseeing cities.
Hakone, Nikko, Sapporo, Chiba, Yamaguchi, Fukuoka, etc.
・You can also search by region.
Kanto, Kansai, Tohoku, Hokuriku, Shinetsu, Shikoku, Chugoku, Tokai, Kyushu, etc.
＜Experience＞
・You can search by existing events.
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
・You can search by what you want to experience.
Attractions, Japanese Culture, Shopping, Art, History, Nature, Festivals, Gourmet, etc.
How to use the website
Japan has four seasons.
And because Japan is a long country stretching from north to south, the climate differs from region to region even during the same season.
Therefore, there are as many ways to enjoy Japan as there are combinations of destinations and seasons.
The season you can visit Japan may be determined by your work situation.
However, there are various ways to enjoy Japan in terms of region x season, so you can enjoy Japan when you can.
So, search the JNTO website for tourism content using the keywords of the season you can come to Japan.
You should be able to find areas and events that match the season.
Also, if there is a city or region you are interested in, search for that destination as a keyword.
You will be able to find events that you can only experience during that season, in addition to the events you were aiming for.
Japan Official Travel App
JNTO’s official smartphone application provides up-to-date information for safe and comfortable travel to Japan.
The app is available in four languages: Chinese (simplified/traditional), English and Korean.
＜Route Search Function＞
Route Search covers all public transport including JR, subway, airline, taxi and ferry services.
Route Search is compatible with JR Pass.
Traffic delays and transport service outage information is provided along with alternative route suggestions.
＜Discovery Function＞
Articles and information on Japan attractions are updated regularly.
Find places to go and things to do.
Users can search for different spots by keywords such as ATMs, luggage storage, free Wi-Fi service, hospitals, etc.
Facilities near the user’s current location can be easily found on the map.
＜Security Support Function＞
There are alert notifications to warn you of natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, and other emergencies.
Useful information on what to do in an emergency is also provided, including directions to emergency shelters, where to get medical assistance, contact information for embassies, and communication cards with useful phrases for those who do not speak Japanese.
These are the recommended JNTO websites.
Please make use of it when you come to Japan.
