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With so much to see, eat and experience, it’s no surprise that many first-time visitors get overwhelmed by planning a trip to Japan. From packing too much into too little time to falling into the TikTok trap, travelers often make the same missteps again and again.

In this article we're going to present both sides to you, in an honest assessment of whether you should travel on some or all of Japan’s Golden Route when visiting Japan – as well as how to make the most of your experience.

If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. Japan is one of the most rewarding places in the world to visit. And also one of the more overwhelming to plan. Find out why … and how we can help.

Social media makes Japan look like a travel dream. But the experiences that actually change people rarely show up in those viral posts, because they're harder to capture in a photo or 15-second video. Want something real? Of course you do. But how?