Why Japan Should Be Your Next Travel Destination in 2025 – A Guide for Indian Travellers

✈️ Getting There: Flights Are Cheaper in 2025 Thanks to new airline routes and budget carriers, return flights from India to Tokyo or Osaka now start at ₹28,000–₹35,000 if booked early.

🔁 Pro Tip: Book 60 days in advance and avoid peak Sakura season (late March–early April) to save even more. 📍Top Cities You MUST Visit 🏙️ Tokyo – For High-Tech Culture Explore Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku, and Akihabara Don’t miss teamLab Borderless (a surreal digital art museum) Shop anime, gadgets, and fashion like never before!

🏯 Kyoto – For Peace & Temples Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine (the red torii gates) Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony Rent a kimono and stroll Gion district

🏞️ Hakone or Mt. Fuji – For Nature + Hot Springs Relax in an onsen (hot spring) Catch views of Mt. Fuji from Lake Ashi Perfect for couples and solo travelers alike

🍱 Food for the Soul Worried about food? Japan’s got you covered. ✔️ Indian restaurants in every major city ✔️ Vegetarian and seafood options ✔️ Must-try: Ramen, Sushi, Okonomiyaki, and Japanese curry 🍛 Vegetarian tip: Look for the “shojin ryori” — Buddhist-style vegetarian food available in Kyoto temples. 

💸 Budget Tips for Indians in Japan (Yes, It’s Possible!) Item Approx. Cost (₹) Local train rides ₹80–₹250 Capsule hotel ₹1,500–₹2,500/night Meals ₹400–₹700 Japan Rail Pass ₹20,000 for 7 days unlimited travel 🎟️ Buy a JR Pass before you fly — it’ll save you thousands on long-distance trains! 🛂 Visa & Travel Essentials Tourist visa fee: Around ₹500 Easy online appointment & documentation Processing time: 3–5 working days Indian passport holders get multiple entry if you’ve traveled to developed countries before (like Schengen, US, etc.)

🎎 Final Thoughts: Japan is clean, safe, welcoming, and incredibly unique. Whether you want to experience a high-tech future or live a day in ancient tradition — no country blends both better than Japan. 👉 Go for the cherry blossoms. Stay for the vending machines, temples, and silent bullet trains.