Transport in Japan
Transport in Japan
How much does rail travel in Japan cost?
Travelling in Japan entails deciding amongst a bewildering number of choices and first-time visitors are always anxious to know just how much all this travel is going to cost. The short answer is: it varies – a lot. Rail travel in Japan offers everything from budget prices to VIP treatment, but at least there are... Read More
How to get from Tokyo to Nikko
Tapanese tourists travel from all over the country to visit the sacred shrines and temples of Nikko, but it has never been quite as big a draw for foreign visitors. Nikko’s close proximity to Tokyo (in relative terms), however, is one of its main selling points for those visiting Japan’s capital. Located within Tochigi Prefecture... Read More
How to get from Tokyo to Hakone
Though Hakone and Lake Ashinoko are not part of the famous ‘Fuji Five Lakes’ region, it is nevertheless one of the premier spots for a day-trip from Tokyo, particularly for those who wish to gaze at Mt Fuji. It is also relatively closer to the city than other Fuji-viewing spots such as Kawaguchiko, but getting... Read More
How to get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo
Narita may be the more commonly used one for international arrivals to Japan, but Haneda airport is statistically much superior. Travel analysts OAG have named Haneda the most punctual airport in the world for two years in a row with 87.5% of flights taking off and landing within 15 minutes of schedule. Furthermore, Skytrax gave... Read More
How to get from Tokyo to Mount Fuji
Travelling from Tokyo to Mount Fuji entails a host of different choices, namely where you want to begin your climb from. While there are 10 stations from top to bottom, paved roads lead up as high as the 5th station. The vast majority of climbers will begin walking from one of these four ‘5th stations’... Read More
How to get from Kyoto to Hiroshima
While this is a very popular journey to complete within Japan, particularly for tourists attempting to tick off the nation’s main highlights, there aren’t a huge number of ways to do it. Despite being a considerable distance to the west (360km to be exact), flying isn’t really an option from Kyoto to Hiroshima. However, there... Read More
How to get from Osaka to Nara
Though Osaka may not be quite as popular as Tokyo in terms of mega-cities, and Nara not as often-visited as Kyoto in terms of traditional culture, the journey between the two is still a very well-travelled one. Many visitors will opt to spend considerable time in Japan’s counter-cultural home of Osaka and take the opportunity... Read More How to get from Tokyo to Kyoto
Visitors to Japan regularly find themselves amazed, enthralled and astonished. Yet, they are also often left confused. First-timers will be confused by many things, not least by the vending machines, the automated car parks, the toilets and especially, the transportation. Traveling in Japan entails deciding amongst a bewildering number of choices. Follow this simple guide... Read More How to get from Osaka to Kobe
The trip from Osaka to Kobe is one that is duly completed by thousands of commuters everyday, as well as plenty of tourists. Though Kobe may be quite small, especially in comparison with its neighbours of Osaka and Kyoto, it’s a good idea to research exactly what part of the city you wish to get... Read More
How to get from Osaka to Kansai Airport
Before even thinking about making the 50km trip to Kansai International Airport, double-check your flight itinerary and make sure you’re not departing from (the much more conveniently located) Osaka Itami Airport. Despite being so far away, reaching Osaka’s largest airport is actually very straightforward and there are several fast train services that run very regularly,... Read More
How to Get from Osaka to Tokyo
Getting from Osaka to Tokyo is one of the most-searched for journeys for visitors to Japan. There are some incredibly diverse journeys listed below with prices varying between ¥3,000 and ¥20,000 and travel time between 2,5 hours and 10 hours. Therefore, read carefully and choose the best option to suit your travel needs. Bus from... Read More