Japan Packing List
By the NanoPack team · Updated on
Japan rewards travellers who pack light and dress a touch neatly. You walk a lot, you take your shoes off often, and cash still matters. Pack for the season you are landing in, not the country in general.
Documents and money
- Passport · carry it, it is required
- Cash · still king in many places
- An IC transit card · Suica or Pasmo
- Pocket wifi or an eSIM
Clothing
- Layers for the season
- A light rain jacket or umbrella
- Slip-on shoes · you remove them often
- Neat, modest outfits for temples
Walking and tech
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A Type A power adapter
- Power bank
- A small towel · many restrooms have none
Extras
- A pocket fan for humid summers
- A small bag for rubbish · bins are rare
- Hand sanitiser
The things people forget
- Cash and an IC transit card
- A Type A power adapter
- Comfortable slip-on shoes
- A small hand towel
What travelers wish they had brought
- A pocket fan in summer
- A coin purse for all the change
- A small bag to carry your rubbish