ゆきたび
An iPhone app that guides you through Japan with the care and knowledge of a local friend. From your first step off the plane to your last bowl of ramen.
Coming 2026 · iPhone · Free to download
The Problem
40 million people visited Japan last year. Most first-timers spent weeks researching across Reddit threads, YouTube videos, and scattered blog posts — only to feel overwhelmed the moment they landed.
Which train do I take? How do I order food? What's an IC card? Why are there no trash cans? The information exists, but it's scattered across a dozen apps that don't talk to each other.
The Solution
Everything you need, explained the way a patient local would — with context, not just data.
Step-by-step from touchdown to hotel door. Which train, which ticket, which platform — no guessing.
Find restaurants, understand menus, know how to order. Photo guides for 100+ dishes. Dietary restriction cards in Japanese.
500+ phrases with native audio. "Show this to staff" cards for when words aren't enough.
50+ guides on etiquette, customs, and the things nobody tells you — before you accidentally offend someone.
Pre-trip, arrival, daily, departure — personalised to your trip. Never forget the important stuff.
Core features work without internet. Because you need the app most when you're underground with no signal.
Visitors to Japan in 2024
Phrases with native audio
"What is this dish?" photo guides
Cultural etiquette guides
Our Philosophy
おもてなし (omotenashi) is the Japanese art of hospitality — anticipating what someone needs before they know they need it. It's what makes Japan's service culture legendary.
We built Yukitabi with the same principle. Not just an app that shows you data — but one that understands your journey, anticipates your questions, and explains things the way a patient, knowledgeable friend would.
Built by a team with deep roots in Japanese culture and a genuine love for helping people experience Japan at its best.
Yukitabi launches in 2026. Join the list and we'll let you know when it's ready.
No spam. One email at launch. That's it.
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