As a result I had easy access to all booking information and our providers were able to email me with any questions or changes. Gmail App — Android — iOS. Whatsapp messenger is great for instant messaging and sharing photos with both your travel companions and also family and friends at home. You can set up separate groups for each to enable messaging to go to the right people.
Make sure you set up Whatsapp and activate at home before departing, as you need to be able to receive an activation code using your phone number — and if you plan to purchase a pre-paid sim card for use in Japan you will not have an activation code option. Whatsapp App — Android — iOS. My major social media is Facebook so as we travelled I periodically shared photos with my family and friends, and also used Facebook to stay in touch.
Ensure that you have your preferred social media app loaded onto your smart phone. I use my cell phone camera extensively to take photos while I travel. Ensure that you clear out your phone memory before you depart to ensure that you have space for your new photos, and also purchase a new large micro sim card to store your photos. Dropbox App — Android — iOS. If you prefer to use Google Drive you can also set it up to automatically back up your photos and videos.
This article has more information on how to set it up to automatically back up. I use the internet extensively to research information both before and while I am on any trip.
I look up attractions information — including opening times, location, cost, etc. I also keep track of the news, weather etc. If you are planning to visit either the Disneyland or Disneysea resorts then download the WaitTimes TDR app before you go to provide current wait time and Fast Pass information.
Note that you cannot purchase a Fast Pass, you have to get them at each ride once you are in the park. The best option to pre-purchase your tickets to Disneyland and Disneysea Tokyo are through the Klook website. If you want to skip the queue at USJ you need to pre-purchase both a standard entry ticket and an Express Pass — the Express Passes regualrly sell out prior to the day of entry. I also load my cell phone with entertainment — for me that means my Kindle account, videos, music and games to while away time as required.
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If you make friends in Japan you will want to have this app. The Line Camera comes with highly customisable filters to adjust your complexion, sparkly eyes, white teeth and thicker lips. Did you enjoy this article? It is easy to sign-up just click here, and enter your email.
Impress and educate your kids with some Shinkansen Bullet Train Trivia on your family trip. Your email address will not be published. Yes, add me to your mailing list. Masks must be worn by all students and visitors in the Best Living Japan Studio and Tokyo Art Gallery regardless of vaccination status. Thank you for your support. All these apps are free and very easy to use. Starting from which train to take to choosing a local restaurant for dinner. Here are our personal recommendations as someone who has lived in Japan for over 5 years.
You need internet to survive traveling in Japan as a tourist. We wrote an article about the best pocket WiFi in Japan. Download links: Android device iOS device. We love this app! It also has real-time updates like train delays. So if you are traveling to Japan without a plan on buying any type of pass and just want to get to your destination fast, then this app is perfect. The interface is also very simple and user-friendly. Google Maps also shows fares.
It is the most helpful app in cases of travel emergencies when you need to ask for directions or explain something to the police. The app would only suggest train routes covered by that ticket which are all Tokyo Metro lines. The Tokyo Metro Pass is a great option for tourists who only travel to the Tokyo area.
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