Ichikawa Chiba, Japan Travel Guide
Navigation, public transport routes, walking directions, and identifying nearby attractions. Its public transport feature in Japan shines.
Dedicated apps for detailed train schedules, routes, and fare information. Highly recommended for train navigation.
Translation. Download the offline Japanese language pack. The camera translation feature helps with menus and signs.
The most popular messaging app within Japan. Use this to communicate with local contacts or some travel agencies.
Provided by JNTO, this app presents tourist information, articles, Wi-Fi hotspot locators, and critical emergency details.
A comprehensive English-language travel guide for Japan, offering detailed information on destinations, itineraries, culture, and practical tips.
The official tourism website for Japan, providing authoritative information on destinations, events, and travel advice.
Check this website for local information, news, and event listings. Look for English sections.
For regional information on attractions, events, and activities within Chiba Prefecture.
A web-based version of the train transit planner, valuable for desktop planning.
Lonely Planet Japan, Rough Guide to Japan, Fodor's Essential Japan provide comprehensive information on destinations, history, culture, and practicalities. Pick up free tourist maps of Ichikawa and Tokyo at air terminals or information centers.
Books on Japanese history, culture, and contemporary society deepen your understanding. Examples: `Japan Story` by Christopher Harding or `Inventing Japan` by Ian Buruma. Fiction by authors like Natsume Soseki or Yukio Mishima has cultural context, even if not Ichikawa-specific.
Free tourist maps and brochures are available at airports, train stations, and tourist information centers. These often contain up-to-date event listings and local insights. Local event guides (often in Japanese) be present at community centers or Ichikawa City Hall.
Report loss to police immediately to obtain a loss report, then contact your embassy for replacement.
Contact the airline or train company for reissuance or advice on new purchases.
Call your bank's international fraud line to cancel and arrange for emergency card delivery.
Before your trip, save critical phone numbers (embassy, insurance, accommodation) to your phone and write them down on a physical card to carry in your wallet.
Keep your country's embassy or consulate contact information accessible.
Report lost passports or visas to the nearest police box.
Familiarize yourself with natural disaster protocols.
Write down critical numbers on a physical card.
Carry this card in your wallet as a backup.
This safeguards against phone loss or battery drain.
Lock all windows and doors for home security.
Turn off what you don't need lights and electronics. Adjust thermostat settings.
Arrange for mail to be held or picked up during your absence.
Digital and physical copies of all important documents (passport, visa, insurance, prescriptions) belong in a separate location from the originals to safeguard against loss.
