Tokyo, Kyoto & bullet trains
Japan
Japan runs on precision: neon Tokyo, temple-filled Kyoto, hot spring towns and bullet trains that make a two-week loop effortless.
Overview
Japan runs on precision: neon Tokyo, temple-filled Kyoto, hot spring towns and bullet trains that make a two-week loop effortless.
Best time to visit
Late March to April for cherry blossom and October to November for autumn colours. Summer is humid; winter is excellent for skiing.
Currency info
Japanese Yen (JPY). Cards are widely accepted but keep cash for small restaurants, shrines and rural areas.
Flights
One-stop flights from Casablanca to Tokyo (HND/NRT) via the Gulf or Istanbul, about 18–20 hours.
Hotels
Business and design hotels in Shinjuku and Ginza, machiya townhouses in Kyoto, and ryokan with onsen in Hakone.
Visa
Visa-free for many nationalities; others apply for a tourist visa with itinerary and proof of funds. We prepare the supporting documents.
Things to do
- Shibuya, Asakusa and teamLab in Tokyo
- Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto
- Day trip to Nara deer park
- Mount Fuji and Hakone onsen
- Osaka street food in Dotonbori
- Shinkansen ride to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Packages
- 7 nights Tokyo + Kyoto with rail pass
- 10 nights Golden Route: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka
- 14 nights cherry blossom grand tour
Estimated budget
- Economy: from 20,000 MAD per person (7 nights, 3★)
- Comfort: from 30,000 MAD per person (4★, rail pass)
- Luxury: from 50,000 MAD per person (5★, ryokan, private guide)
Travel tips
- Buy the rail pass before arrival if your route is long
- Carry a coin purse and an IC transport card
- Book cherry blossom season 6+ months ahead
- Luggage forwarding between hotels is cheap and reliable
FAQs
Is Japan expensive?
Flights and hotels cost more, but food and transport are good value.
Do people speak English?
Enough in cities; signage is bilingual.
Best first itinerary?
Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka over ten nights.