Your pocket etiquette buddy for Japan 🇯🇵
Don’t Be THAT Tourist in Japan
113 essential tips so you don’t accidentally insult anyone 😅
Most Important Rules
The hits that save you from the classic tourist “wait, I did what?!”—tap any row for the full story.
- Queue neatly and let others exit before you board Transport
- Remove shoes when entering homes, ryokan rooms, and some restaurants Daily Life
- Wash and rinse at the stool before entering the shared bath Onsen & Stay
- Do not tip—good service is expected without extra payment Food & Dining
- Keep calls brief and devices quiet on trains and buses Transport
- Purify at the water pavilion before approaching a shrine Shrines & Temples
Browse by Category
Choose your adventure—each bucket is packed with “ohhh, that makes sense” moments for travelers.
Restaurants, izakaya, convenience meals, and table manners.
Transport 15 tipsTrains, buses, taxis, and moving politely in crowded spaces.
Daily Life 16 tipsShoes, trash, noise, and everyday habits in shared spaces.
Onsen & Stay 11 tipsBaths, ryokan etiquette, and hotel courtesy.
Shrines & Temples 10 tipsPurification, offerings, and respectful visits.
Shopping 9 tipsStores, tax-free counters, and trying items with care.
Social 10 tipsGreetings, gifts, and polite distance in conversation.
Photography 8 tipsWhere photos are welcome—and where they are not.
Seasonal 8 tipsFestivals, hanami, and busy travel seasons.
Survival Tips 10 tipsCash, ATMs, emergencies, and getting unstuck politely.
Stay Connected in Japan
Get an eSIM before you land — no more hunting for WiFi