Five best apps to download before you go to Japan

Five best apps to download before you go to Japan

Traveling in Japan can be challenging if you’re not fluent in Japanese, or don’t understand the language at all. Despite being everyone’s favorite destination, English is not common in Japan, and many travelers struggle to get around as there are not so many multilingual explanations or signages in Japan.

However, as technology has evolved, there are many travel apps we can download to avoid some hassles when traveling, and this feature will introduce five apps to download on your phone before you fly to Japan!

Index : Five best apps to download before you go to Japan

1. Ecbo Cloak
2. Japan Travel by Navitime
3. Ramen Beast
4. Sushi Translator
5. Japan Official Travel App by JNTO

1. Ecbo Cloak

Finding coin lockers to store your luggage while traveling can be challenging in Japan, especially during the holiday rush in Japan. Coin lockers are very popular among both Japanese and foreigners, and finding an empty spot to store your items is usually difficult.

Ecbo Cloak is an app that allows you to find and reserve a luggage storage spot nearby. You can reserve your storage space ahead of time by paying online with your credit card. The fee is charged daily, and the rate varies depending on the size of your luggage.

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2. Japan Travel by Navitime

Japan Travel by Navitime is a comprehensive travel app that allows you to plan your trip in Japan through its map function. The map function allows you to navigate yourself from point A to point B. Furthermore, It can find free Wi-Fi spots when offline also.

The app also has contents that give you insights into nearby events and activities. The itinerary and coupon function will also make your trip more memorable with discount deals offered exclusively through this app.

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3. Ramen Beast

Finding great ramen shops in Japan can be challenging, but with the help of local experts from Ramen Beast, you’ll be able to find your favorite ramen shop in Japan easily.

Ramen Beast started off as a ramen review website, but now it has a handy app that helps people looking for a bowl of ramen. The app has a map function that will locate a ramen shop nearby you. If you click one of the pins, you’ll see more detailed information about the ramen shop and a review about the ramen there.

For example, one of our favorite ramen shops in Shibuya is called USAGI, and apparently, they’re rated 3.5 by Ramen Beast.

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4. Sushi Translator

Sushi Translator is a paid app that allows you to translate a sushi menu just by scanning the words with your camera. The app translates the menu instantly into English, and it also has a mini dictionary filled with sushi-related terms, providing you definitions for each term in English.

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5. Japan Official Travel App by JNTO

Japan Official Travel App is a travel app created by JNTO, the national travel organization of Japan. The app is very comprehensive, as it provides content that helps you plan your trip in Japan, as well as a map function that helps you navigate yourself when you’re in Japan.

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