Plan your Japan trip without
the overwhelm
How to Avoid Missing Japan’s Incredible Hidden Gems: The Ultimate Travel Hack
Planning a trip to Japan often feels exciting at first, then overwhelming. Too many tabs open, too many saved videos, and still the fear of missing something special. This happens to most travelers. Japan is easy to travel once you are there, but surprisingly hard to plan properly.
Here is a simple travel hack that helps you experience both famous places and lesser known ones, without the stress.
Japan is easy to travel, but hard to plan
Japan is safe, clean, and extremely efficient. Trains run on time, cities are well connected, and traveling itself is smooth. The difficulty comes before you leave.
You start with the main spots, then discover hidden shrines, local neighborhoods, quiet villages, and suddenly your itinerary feels incomplete. You are not sure what fits in a day, what is realistic, or what is actually worth your time.
From too much research to one clear system
When planning a trip, it is easy to get lost between blogs, videos, social media maps, and forums. You gather information, but it stays scattered. Even after hours of research, important places still get missed.
That frustration is exactly what led to the creation of Tabimawari. The goal was simple: stop planning from scratch every time and create a system that actually works on the ground.
The travel hack: a ready-to-use map
Instead of rigid itineraries or endless lists, the solution sits in between.
A curated interactive map with over 1,000 spots across Japan, organized by area and theme. Everything is designed to help you plan day by day, without pressure.
What the map includes
-Major sights and lesser known local places
-Spots grouped logically by neighborhood
-Clear transport access
-Offline access
-Suggestions by theme such as temples, cafés, viewpoints, anime, and nature
-Seasonal tips, food ideas, and accommodation guidance
This is not a fixed plan. It is a planning tool that adapts to your rhythm while making sure you do not miss what matters.
Why this works, even for first-time travelers
You do not need deep knowledge of Japan. The guide helps you reduce decision fatigue and avoid random scrolling.
It allows you to
-Build days that actually make sense geographically
-Travel at your own pace, slow or packed
-Discover places beyond tourist checklists
-Stay independent while still being guided
Who this is for
First-time travelers who want everything in one place
People who love Japan but dislike logistics
Travelers tired of switching between TikTok, Reddit, and outdated blogs
Anyone who wants to go beyond the usual tourist route
Travel should be about memories, not research overload.
A clear system saves time, reduces stress, and lets you enjoy Japan with confidence.
Who this is for
First-time travelers who want everything in one place
People who love Japan but dislike logistics
Travelers tired of switching between TikTok, Reddit, and outdated blogs
Anyone who wants to go beyond the usual tourist route
Travel should be about memories, not research overload.
A clear system saves time, reduces stress, and lets you enjoy Japan with confidence.
Plan Your Japan Trip More Easily
If you're going to Jpaan you're probably facing :
Too much information
How to organize
Don’t know where to go
Train system feels confusing
Afraid of missing places
Planning a trip to Japan usually breaks at the same point: you save a lot of places, but don’t know how to turn them into a realistic route. Cities are large, distances are not intuitive, and it’s hard to know what actually fits in one day.
This guide was created to solve that. It helps you understand how places connect, how many days make sense per area, and how to build an itinerary that flows.
With the interactive map, you can explore curated spots across Japan, follow ready-made itineraries and day trips, mix my routes with your own, and adapt everything to your pac
I created my Japan Travel Guide to help you organize your trip in a clear, realistic way.
Details on what you'll have
Best of both world : touristy & off the beaten path places
+ 1000 things to do, filterable by category & tags
Lifetime access to my itinerary and all future updates.
10 to 30 days curated itineraries, fully customizable
Kanto (Tokyo & surroundings) Day by Day customizable Itinerary (10 to 15 days)
Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Nara...) Day by day Itinerary customizable (13 to 15 days)
Tokyo Guide by Neighborhood (23 special ward)
15+ additional day trips detailed for exploring nearby destinations from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto.
Interactive map with all key spots marked & filterable by category & tags
Benefit from in-depth practical advice (navigation, accomodation, restaurants, cultural experiences)
PDF & Excel sheets (with less updates than online version)
What it looks like on the app :
If you prefer something fully tailored, I also offer a 100% custom travel planning service.
I design a day-by-day itinerary based on your dates, interests, budget, travel pace, and priorities. You simply follow the plan and enjoy your trip.
And if you like flexible, editable itineraries, you can also find my ready-made itineraries on Holicay.
They’re ideal if you want a solid base you can customize with your travel companions.
Marie creator behind @Tabimawari
Hi, I’m Marie, the creator behind @tabimawari.
I lived in Kyoto, learned Japanese, and keep returning to explore Japan beyond the obvious.
Planning a trip to Japan usually breaks at the same point: you save a lot of places, but don’t know how to turn them into a realistic route. Cities are large, distances are not intuitive, and it’s hard to know what actually fits in one day.
This guide was created to solve that. It helps you understand how places connect, how many days make sense per area, and how to build an itinerary that flows.
With the interactive map, you can explore curated spots across Japan, follow ready-made itineraries and day trips, mix my routes with your own, and adapt everything to your pace.
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Marie creator behind @Tabimawari
Hi, I’m Marie.
French islander from Reunion island, Japan lover, and travel planner behind Tabimawari.
I spent a year living in Kyoto, learning Japanese and falling in love with the culture. Since then, I’ve kept going back, exploring every corner from Tokyo to the tiniest hidden towns.
I created these guides after spending months planning, testing, and fine-tuning every detail so you don’t have to. Inside, you’ll find:
✅ Interactive maps
✅ Step-by-step directions
✅ Local spots + travel tips
✅ Offline use
Each guide is made with care, based on real-life travel, not generic blog advice.
This is what I wish I had on my first trip to Japan and now it’s yours.
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