Answer a few quick questions to get a clear “buy / skip / maybe” recommendation — plus regional pass alternatives.
Tip: If you plan to buy via the official reservation site, you choose your desired start date at purchase. Exchange Orders set the start date when you exchange/pick up in Japan.
We’re building more planning tools (budget, season & crowd planning, and itinerary builders). In the meantime, our blog has exact itineraries and real cost breakdowns.