Your destination
Save the hotel name, address, check-in instructions and final walking route. A station name alone may not tell you which exit to use.
Your first journey in Japan
Land with a plan.
Travel with less guesswork.
Start with your hotel address, your arrival airport and your luggage. Get a practical arrival PDF in a language you read comfortably.
Get the free arrival PDFs25 languages · Two ZIP downloads · Read the PDF offline
Language editions vary in length and coverage.
What to save before you fly
Your luggage plan
Count the bags you will carry. Consider lifts, transfers and the final walk when comparing travel options. Keep essential items with you.
Your fallback
Keep the hotel contact details and an alternative arrival plan. Recheck transport if your flight or baggage collection is delayed.
Your arrival plan: save these four things
Make one short note that you can find without searching through your inbox after landing.
- Hotel details: the name and full address as shown in your booking, the map pin, check-in instructions and contact details. Save the Japanese address if the hotel provides one.
- Airport details: the airport and arrival terminal from your airline. Check again if your booking changes; do not assume all flights use the same terminal.
- The complete route: your departure point, destination station, any transfer and the walk to the hotel. A direct airport train may still leave you with a transfer or a long walk at the other end.
- A delayed-arrival plan: where to check current transport and how to contact the hotel if you will arrive later than planned. Check services for your actual travel date.
Travelling with bags? Compare the number of transfers, lift access and final walk before choosing. Save screenshots of the route and hotel details while you still have a connection; live maps and service updates need internet access.
Save or print your arrival checklist →Choose the language you read best
Choose your language — 26 PDF routes
EnglishItalianoPortuguês (Brasil)ČeštinaMagyarSvenskaNederlandsPolskiRomânăTürkçeBahasa IndonesiaBahasa MelayuFilipinoTiếng Việt한국어ภาษาไทย简体中文РусскийDanskSuomiNorsk bokmålΕλληνικάFrançaisEspañolDeutsch日本語
Each language link opens a guide page with its matching PDF link. The free pack covers 25 languages; the Japanese editorial review PDF is available separately.
Part 1: Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Finnish, Filipino, French, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian and Korean.
Part 2: Malay, Dutch, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese and Simplified Chinese.
Choose your ZIP and download freeAbout 64 MB and 59 MB. Extract the ZIP and open your language PDF. Six newer editions are six-page starters; other editions are longer. This is not a full translation of the paid Japan field guide.
Read here before you download
Plan the route from your airport
Narita to Tokyo with luggage
Compare useful arrival stations, confirm your terminal’s rail station and plan the final walk.
Choose a train for your hotel →Arriving at Haneda
Use the right terminal departure point and confirm your connection before boarding.
Check terminal and transport →Your saved arrival plan
Fill in one checklist for your destination, route, bags and a delayed arrival.
Save or print the checklist →Read a practical article first
Narita to Shinjuku
Start with the destination and plan the final walk with your bags.
Read the free article →Your first arrival
Prepare the decisions you will need after landing.
Read the free article →Find your next guide
Compare languages, topics and previews before choosing a longer guide.
Explore the guide directory →Before you download
Do all language editions have the same contents?
No. Length and coverage vary. Check the description and source dates in your edition. Specialist guides are not translated into all 25 languages.
How do I open the downloads on my phone?
On the Payhip download page, select the ZIP part containing your language. Save it to your device, then extract or uncompress it in your file app. Open the PDF for your language and save it somewhere easy to find. Download over Wi-Fi if you want to avoid using mobile data. If your device cannot extract ZIP files, use a computer to extract your PDF and transfer it to your phone.
Which ZIP contains my language?
The language lists above show the two parts. You only need the part containing the language you want to read. The pack is free; you do not need to buy a longer guide to use the arrival PDFs.
Can I read the guide offline?
Yes, after downloading and extracting it. External maps and operator websites need internet access.
Are tickets or bookings included?
No. These are independent travel guides, not tickets, reservations or personal travel support.
Are PDF cover images actual airport photographs?
No. The covers are AI-generated concept illustrations labelled AI Image. They do not document or reconstruct a particular airport.