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 A reserved ticket from Kyoto
to Nagoya by PolishChick
Seat reservations can be made without additional payment if you have the Japan Rail Pass!!! To make a reservation go to any Travel Service Center or Reservation Office at a JR station-they are very easy to find-show your pass and obtain your reservet-seat ticket before boarding.
It`s very easy and you will be sure, that your travel will be comfortable!!!! Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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 My Kyoto Bus Pass by PolishChick
In the picture is my Kyoto bus pass, which you can get in the Tourist Information at the Kyoto JR station. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 My Dear Japan Rail Pass by PolishChick
8.8.2004 - 28.8.2004
I love my Japan Rail Pass. I don`t even know how to start describing how much this thing helped me traveling around Japan and how much money it saved me!!!
See, I`m a student. That means I do not have much cash. Me and my friends were probably the cheapest tourist Japan has ever seen and will ever see. Yet, I have been all over- I`ve seen Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Nikko, Hiroshima, Sendai, Nagoya, Niigata, Utsonomya, Mt.Fuji, Matsushima, Miyajima...you name it- for the price of my 3 weeks Japan Rail Pass. Taking that a ticket just from Tokyo to Niigata is one-fifth of the price of my pass (rode shinkansen that way twice both ways), I wouldn`t have been able to see anything without my pass, because I would have run out of money after a couple of days!!!!
Japan Rail Pass is a blessing, a bargain, a gift the Japanese give you and you should definately look at it closely before you go to Japan. If you plan to travel even a bit in Japan, you should check the train prices before you go, because the pass usually turns out to be way cheaper. It`s very comfortable too- ticket machines and the maps of stations are sometimes hard to figure out if you don`t read Japanese. But if you have the pass you just skip the sometimes complicated procedure and get into the station simply by just showing your pass. Not only it saves money, but time as well!!! Leave a Comment
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 Heaven on Rails :) by PolishChick
However, even the Japanese find them expensive!!! They are devided into the normal car section (expensive) and the green car section (freaking expensive). But, if you`re an owner of a Japanese Rail Pass, which is the bargain of your life, you can ride them 24/7!!! However, I would suggest you leave them to see some sights ;).
Note- there is no use in getting the green car tickets!!! The normal cars are really comfortable, and the only difference is that the green cars have less seats and are usually very empty!!! I usually saw just a couple of very preppy- looking people there, so if you wanna have some real shinkansen experiances the normal car is the place for you :). Leave a Comment
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DO NOT ARGUE with me. Buy your voucher in your home country before getting here. Even if you are ot to travel within Japan BUY IT!!!! Japan Rail Pass is the best bargainin the whole galaxy. If you don't use it you just can go around and be proud of how good buyer you are... Tell your grand-sons and grand-daughters that you were the
kind of person tha tknew very well what's business alll about. But hey! Give it a try and ride in the shinkasen. Ask for non-smokers car, even if oyu area heavy smoker... You can not be proud of smoking 100 cigarrttes at the same time... Leave a Comment
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 shinkansen by cheesecake17
1. Go to the major Japan Railway (JR) stations such as Tokyo, Ueno, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakata, and more.
2. Then to a JR ticket counter called Midori-no-mado-guchi which can be recognized by a green sign.
3. Purchase the ticket to your destination. You need to pay bullet train express fares in addition to the regular fare for the distance.
4. If you want to reserve your seat, ask at this time. You can do this for a small additional fee.
5. Check the departure time and the number of platform of your train on the display board.
6. Go to the correct JR Shinkansen gate and hand your ticket to the officer or insert your ticket in the automatic gate.
7. When you get to the platform, go to under the number plate of the car indicated on your ticket, if you reserved a seat.
8. If you don't reserve a seat in advance, go under the number plates of self-seating areas called Ji-yu-seki.
9. Line up behind the white line and wait for the train.
10. Get in the train and find your seat.
11. Seat numbers are indicated below the baggage rack above the window.
12. If you didn't reserve a seat and also couldn't find any empty seats, you might have to stand in the hallway or entrance area until someone gets off the train.
13. When the person who sells food, drinks and souvenirs comes near your seat, get her attention and buy whatever you want from the cart.
There are ordinary cars and green cars(first class). You need to pay extra to sit in the green cars.
Each station offers special boxed meals which are sold on the train. Enjoy Japanese regional food in your seat.
The Shinkansen tend to be full,during pick season and sometimes during regular time too so it's highly recommended to reserve your seat Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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 Travelling around by Maline
There are a number of options to the rail pass, you can get one for 1, 2 or 3 weeks, and choose between green car (first class) or ordinary.
We got a 3 week pass, ordinary, which cost us around 55.000 yen, about 450 euro.
With the pass we could travel unlimitedly on all JR -Japan Railways- trains which cover almost any area including the bullet trains Shinkansen (exept those called Nozomi, but that didnt matter).
You can get seat reservations in advance by presenting your pass at a ticket counter in one of the stations, or you can go for the unreserved cars.
Before you go, check out where you can purchase your pass in your own country.
To be able to buy it though, you must have the "temporary visitor" status visa (you will if you are touristing) for three months tops, so if you are going to study for a longer time in the country, this is not an option for you. Leave a Comment
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 buying tickets for the train by cheesecake17
If you want to take a TRAIN, the following are options.
1.- Take "JR" (Japan Railways) trains from the underground train stations at Narita airport at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
JR Narita Express(NEX) trains take you to the Tokyo station in about 50 min.
Go to the JR NEX counter in the terminal and reserve your seat. It costs about 3000 yen.
2.- Also, "JR AIRPORT LINER" trains take you to the Tokyo station in 80 min. for 1300 yen. (You don't need to reserve a seat for this one.)
3.-KEISEI RAILWAYSi s another choice.
The Keisei Skyliner takes you to the Ueno station in 60 min. for about 2000 yen.
Go to the Keisei counter in the underground train terminal and reserve your seats.
Also, Keisei limited express trains take you to the Ueno station in 80 min. for 1000 yen. (No need for seat reservations.)
If you want to take a BUS, the following are options.
1.-The Airport Limousine BUS takes you to Tokyo City Air Terminal in 60-70 min. for about 3000 yen. (There are many destinations other than TCAT.)
Go to the Airport Limousine Bus counter in the lobbies of Terminal 1 or 2.
Find a bus that goes to your destination and buy the tickets.
Tips:
Taking the express trains is the fastest way to get to Tokyo, if you don't have so much to carry.
If you have a lot of luggage or want to go directly to your hotel, the limousine bus is a good choice.
After you validate your JR Japan rail pass at the JR service center in the airport, you can take the NEX or JR Airport liner free. (You still need to reserve your seat if you take the NEX.) Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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 A Shinkansen. Could it be
the Kodama? by Maline
Ok, I guess a lot has happened since 1964 but the Shinkansen trains still seem to have a special place in the heart of many a Japanese. Their punctuality seems to be an item of national pride.
We traveled a lot by Shinkansen, since we held a Rail Pass (tip above), and the experience was great. Only once was a train late(!), otherwise they were amazingly punctual. Also they were very clean and well staffed. Extra fun is to ride on the second floor of the ones that have that.
And the chairs of the trains can be turned around so noone has to travel backwards.
Happy birthday, old Shinkansen!
Tanjoubi o-medetou! Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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 Nozumi Shinkansen by unaS
It is a good idea to check out all of the many different rail passes before making plans. Some very good bargains are available if you are aware, such as to Kyoto from Tokyo or to Himeji from Kyoto. Done the standard 'touristy' way on JR, Himeji can run over 5,000 Yen for a 1-day trip, but with the JR West Kansai Area Pass the round trip is only 2,000 Yen. Also the Puratto Kodama Plan good for Tokyo to Kyoto or Osaka. Also in the opposite direction.
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