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Japan in winter is crisp, sunny and so cozy: temple mornings, vending machine hot chocolate, Christmas lights, a Ferris wheel over Osaka and an onsen to end the day. It's also the trip where I learned, in knee braces, that I didn't have to see everything.
This is the guide I wish I'd had: my real route, rebuilt with rest days, plus everything that changed for this winter.
What's inside:
♡ Why winter, the real weather in each city, and the New Year closures to plan around
♡ Before you fly: entry, cash, apps, medication rules and the new tax-free refund system (from Nov 1, 2026)
♡ Getting around: why I'd skip the JR Pass for this route, sending your suitcase ahead, and Shinkansen luggage rules
♡ A soft-paced 15-day route with rest days built in
♡ My spots: the PEANUTS Cafe, 3D latte art, Nintendo TOKYO and OSAKA, the Snoopy Museum, Arashiyama, Kyoto Ramen Street and the HEP FIVE Ferris wheel
♡ Travelling with chronic pain or illness: my pacing rules and flare-day packing list
♡ Eating with allergies, with a Japanese allergy card to screenshot
♡ Winter packing for tall girls, onsen basics, safety numbers and a printable checklist
Good to know: instant PDF download, 16 pages. Facts checked in October 2026; prices and opening hours can change. Not medical advice. For personal use only, not for resale.
Japan in winter is crisp, sunny and so cozy: temple mornings, vending machine hot chocolate, Christmas lights, a Ferris wheel over Osaka and an onsen to end the day. It's also the trip where I learned, in knee braces, that I didn't have to see everything.
This is the guide I wish I'd had: my real route, rebuilt with rest days, plus everything that changed for this winter.
What's inside:
♡ Why winter, the real weather in each city, and the New Year closures to plan around
♡ Before you fly: entry, cash, apps, medication rules and the new tax-free refund system (from Nov 1, 2026)
♡ Getting around: why I'd skip the JR Pass for this route, sending your suitcase ahead, and Shinkansen luggage rules
♡ A soft-paced 15-day route with rest days built in
♡ My spots: the PEANUTS Cafe, 3D latte art, Nintendo TOKYO and OSAKA, the Snoopy Museum, Arashiyama, Kyoto Ramen Street and the HEP FIVE Ferris wheel
♡ Travelling with chronic pain or illness: my pacing rules and flare-day packing list
♡ Eating with allergies, with a Japanese allergy card to screenshot
♡ Winter packing for tall girls, onsen basics, safety numbers and a printable checklist
Good to know: instant PDF download, 16 pages. Facts checked in October 2026; prices and opening hours can change. Not medical advice. For personal use only, not for resale.