A little help
Good questions.
Simple answers.
The things you might wonder before heading out.
Where should I start on my first night?
Choose the city you are already visiting, then plan one meal and a clear route home. Our city guides help you narrow the evening to a manageable area.
Do trains run all night?
Do not assume so. Check the final useful journey to your actual destination, including every transfer. Start with our evening transport guide.
Should I bring cash?
Carry a payment backup and ask the restaurant what it accepts before ordering. Read cash or card for the practical checks.
Can I order without speaking Japanese?
Use a clear menu or a short translated question and confirm your order with staff. Our ordering guide includes a few useful phrases.
Do I need to tip?
Tipping is not customary for ordinary restaurant, café and taxi service in Japan. See JNTO’s tipping guidance.
What if the weather changes?
Keep an indoor meal as your main plan and an outdoor walk optional. Fukuoka’s yatai may not open in poor weather; see the rainy-evening alternative.
Can I book a restaurant through this site?
This is a reading guide. Check availability and make bookings directly through the restaurant’s own website or contact method.
Are the guides available in other languages?
This edition is written in English. Japanese phrases appear where they help with a real travel situation.