No Entry to Farmland
Proper Tourism
Enjoy the scenery from designated tourist spots and viewpoints.
Entering Private Farms
Do not enter private farms without permission. You may damage crops.
Public Transportation Etiquette
Luggage Placement
Place large luggage at the end and avoid blocking other passengers.
Priority Seats
Keep priority seats available for elderly and disabled passengers.
Loud Conversations
Keep quiet in the train and avoid disturbing other passengers.
Cutting in Line
Follow the order and do not cut in line.
Shrine & Temple Etiquette
Bow at Torii Gate
Bow slightly when passing through the torii gate.
Purification at Chozuya
Purify your hands and mouth at the chozuya before praying.
Noise in Main Hall
Keep quiet in the main hall and prayer hall.
No Photography Areas
Do not take photos in no-photography areas.
Cultural Heritage Protection
Respect Restricted Areas
Do not enter restricted areas.
Care for Cultural Assets
Do not touch or climb on sculptures and buildings.
Breaking Cherry Branches
Do not break cherry branches or pick flowers.
Waste Management
Take Trash Home
Take trash home if there are no trash bins.
Follow Sorting Rules
Follow sorting rules (burnable waste, recycling, etc.).
No Littering
Do not litter on streets or tourist spots.
Dining Etiquette
Stop to Eat
Stop to eat in no-walking-eating areas.
No Tipping
Tipping is not required (it's not a custom).
No Outside Food
Do not eat in no-outside-food areas.
Hot Spring & Public Bath Etiquette
Clean Before Bathing
Wash your body before entering the bath.
Hair Care
Do not let your hair touch the bath water.
No Items in Bath
Do not put swimsuits or towels in the bath.
No Loud Noise
Do not make loud noise.
Accommodation Etiquette
Keep Quiet
Keep quiet and avoid noise that disturbs hallways or adjacent rooms.
Respect Times
Follow check-in and check-out times.
No Smoking in Non-Smoking Rooms
Do not smoke in non-smoking rooms.
Queuing & Waiting
Follow Order
Wait in line following the order.
Vending Machines & Cashiers
Follow the same order at vending machines and cashiers.
Cutting in Line
Do not cut in line.
Photography Etiquette
Respect No Flash Areas
Follow no-flash rules in designated areas.
No Drone Zones
Do not fly drones in no-drone zones.
Unauthorized Photography
Do not take photos of others without permission.
Noise & Consideration
Nighttime Quiet
Do not make noise late at night (residential areas and hotels).
Speaker Volume
Do not play speakers at high volume on streets or in parks.
Smoking Etiquette
Use Ashtrays
Always dispose of cigarette butts in ashtrays.
No Street Smoking
Do not smoke in no-smoking areas on streets.
No Walking While Smoking
Walking while smoking is dangerous and prohibited.