⛩ for iPhone

Japan Travel Etiquette Guide

Know what to do — before you do it wrong.

95 do's, don'ts and cultural quick-answers for travelers to Japan, written and fact-checked in Japan by a local. Plus 37 survival phrases with a full-screen "show this to staff" mode. Works 100% offline.

What's inside

• Money & Tipping — why you should never tip, and what to do instead
• Trains & Transport — escalator sides, priority seats, the last-train rule
• Eating & Drinking — chopstick taboos, slurping, izakaya seat charges
• Onsen & Ryokan — the wash-first rule, tattoos, yukata left-over-right
• Shrines & Temples — how to pray at each (they're different!)
• Streets, Shopping, Homes, Emergencies & more

Support / FAQ

Q. Does the app need an internet connection?
No. Everything works fully offline — nothing is downloaded or sent.

Q. Does the app collect my data?
No. See our privacy policy — there is nothing to collect.

Q. I found a mistake or want a new tip added.
Please leave a review on the App Store with your suggestion — we read every one and ship regular content updates.