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japan backpacker adventure
13 Days / 12 Nights
Departures: February – November 2023
Visit: Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka
From $4,474 AUD
Go Group
japan backpacker adventure
13 Days / 12 Nights
Departures: February – November 2023
Visit: Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka
From $4,474 AUD
Go Group
FAQ
1. Do I really need to validate my train ticket?
If you’re using a paper regional train ticket, yes — those little green/white boxes on the platform aren’t decoration.
Failing to validate = instant fine, and the inspectors do not negotiate.
E-tickets don’t need validation.
2. Why do restaurants charge a “coperto”?
It’s not a scam — it covers bread, service, and the privilege of sitting down.
Touristy areas charge more; local trattorias charge less.
3. How do Italians eat dinner so late?
Dinner between 8–10 pm is normal.
This is why “aperitivo hour” exists — cocktails + endless snacks between 6–8 pm to keep your soul alive until dinner.
4. Is it true that ordering a cappuccino after 11 am is “wrong”?
Locals only drink milky coffee in the morning.
After lunch: espresso or macchiato.
(If you don’t care… order whatever makes your heart purr.)
5. How reliable are ferries to places like Capri, Positano, or Sicily?
Summer = smooth sailing.
Spring/fall = possible wind cancellations.
Winter = unpredictable — islands often run reduced schedules.
6. What should I wear to enter churches, the Vatican, or historic sites?
Shoulders and knees covered is the safest bet — especially for places like the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Florence’s Duomo.
A light scarf solves 99% of the outfit drama.