🇯🇵 3,900+ places, every one visited in person

The Japan
locals know.

A curated platform built on years of living, eating, exploring, and guiding across Japan. Every listing visited in person. Every recommendation earned.

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Discover Japan

Four ways in. Pick your kind of trip.

Temples & Shrines

Sacred Japan

Thousands of temples and shrines across the country, from mountaintop monasteries to neighborhood sanctuaries.

Food & Dining

Eat Like a Local

From Michelin-starred kaiseki to standing ramen bars. Every restaurant on JapanPass has been visited in person.

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Nature & Outdoors

Beyond the Cities

Alpine ski resorts, volcanic hot springs, flower fields, and national parks spanning from Okinawa to Hokkaido.

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Hotels & Ryokan

Where to Stay

Forbes-rated luxury, traditional ryokan, and boutique stays. Curated by someone who has been to each one.

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Why JapanPass

1

Verified in Person

Every listing, hotel, and restaurant has been personally visited. No paid placements. No algorithms deciding what you see.

2

Local Guides

GuidePass™ connects you with verified independent local guides who live in the places you visit. Launching across Japan soon.

3

All of Japan

Not just Tokyo and Kyoto. From Okinawa's beaches to Hokkaido's powder snow, our directory covers the entire country.

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No Hidden Agenda

Built by people who live here. Not a corporation optimizing ad revenue. Honest recommendations from real experience.

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