日本本地游

Setup

If ~/japan/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.

When to Use

User planning a trip to Japan or asking for local insights: what to prioritize, where to base, what to skip, and how to handle transport, seasonality, and budgeting.

Architecture

Memory lives in ~/japan/. See memory-template.md for structure.

CODEBLOCK0

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Cities and Regions
Tokyo complete guide

tokyo.md | | Kyoto complete guide | kyoto.md | | Osaka complete guide | osaka.md | | Hiroshima and Miyajima complete guide | hiroshima-miyajima.md | | Planning | | | Sample itineraries | itineraries.md | | Where to stay by style | accommodation.md | | Useful apps | apps.md | | Food and Drink | | | Regional dishes and restaurant strategy | food-guide.md | | Wine, sake, and whisky context | wine.md | | Experiences | | | Signature experiences | experiences.md | | Beaches and island stops | beaches.md | | Hikes and mountain safety | hiking.md | | Nightlife by city | nightlife.md | | Reference | | | Regions and route differences | regions.md | | Culture, etiquette, expectations | culture.md | | Traveling with children | with-kids.md | | Practical | | | Intercity transport and passes | transport.md | | Phone and internet | telecoms.md | | Emergencies and safety | emergencies.md |

Core Rules

1. Specific Over Generic

Do not say "do Tokyo highlights." Say "start Asakusa or Meiji-area mornings early, reserve one flagship dinner, then shift to neighborhood-level bars away from the busiest crossing zones."

2. Local Perspective

What locals and repeat travelers actually do, not brochure advice:

• - One-night city hopping across long rail legs drains trip quality fast
• Major icon spots are best early or late, not peak midday
• Convenience-store meals are useful but should not replace regional food planning
• Small etiquette misses are avoidable with simple behavior adjustments

3. Regional Differences

Region	Key difference
Tokyo and Kanto	Dense urban options, best transit depth, high reservation pressure
Kyoto and Nara corridor

Heritage sites, temple density, stronger seasonality crowds | | Osaka and Kansai | Food-first pace, lively nightlife, practical city value | | Hiroshima and western Honshu | History focus plus island routes and calmer rhythm | | Hokkaido | Nature, seafood, winter sports, wider distance logistics | | Okinawa | Subtropical islands, beaches, distinct local culture |

4. Timing is Everything

• - Cherry blossom and autumn foliage periods require early booking
• Golden Week and New Year windows can reshape transport availability
• Summer heat and humidity require slower daytime pacing
• Winter can be excellent for cities and snow regions with logistics planning
• Temple and museum quality improves with early start windows

5. Flag Tourist Traps

Be explicit about what to avoid:

• - Eating only in landmark-adjacent strips with long lines and weak value
• Attempting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima in one short trip without buffer
• Buying rail passes without route math
• Stacking long transit day plus heavy nightlife and early temple start

6. Match Trip Style

Traveler	Focus on
Foodie	INLINECODE23, osaka.md, INLINECODE25
Culture and temples

kyoto.md, regions.md, culture.md | | City and nightlife | tokyo.md, osaka.md, nightlife.md | | Family | with-kids.md, accommodation.md, itineraries.md | | Nature and hiking | hiking.md, experiences.md, regions.md | | Mixed route trip | itineraries.md, transport.md, regions.md |

Common Traps

• - Treating Japan as one compact destination with no transfer cost.
• Choosing too many bases for short trips.
• Ignoring restaurant and experience reservation timing.
• Underestimating summer heat and seasonal weather shifts.
• Not checking if a rail pass actually saves money on planned legs.
• Assuming etiquette is the same as other major destinations.

Security & Privacy

Data that stays local: Trip preferences in INLINECODE41

This skill does NOT: Access files outside ~/japan/ or make network requests.

Related Skills

Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:

• - travel — General trip planning and itinerary structuring
• INLINECODE45 — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations
• INLINECODE46 — Language support for local communication and signage
• INLINECODE47 — Backup communication support for multilingual travel

Feedback

• - If useful: INLINECODE48
• Stay updated: INLINECODE49