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from / to the Airport   Tokyo

from / to the Airport, Tokyo

 61 Reviews  On arriving at Narita Airport we took the Limo bus into town to avoid the trains at rush hour...and we're glad we did, the bus took just 45 minutes to our hotel. It dropped us literally at the door.... 

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City Buses   Kyoto

City Buses, Kyoto

 40 Reviews  Kyoto City Bus is quite convinient for most of the touristic sites. 220 Yen, longer distances are more (these longer distance buses have black numbers). Ypu can get a One Day Pass for 500 Yen (for... 

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train   Osaka

train, Osaka

 25 Reviews  Kansai Thru Pass (Suruttu Kansai magnetic card) is a exzellent Pass if you travel between Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Koyasan, Kobe, Himeji... 2 or 3 day's (don't have to Be consecutive), 3800 and 5000 Yen,... 

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Travel Within Hiroshima   Hiroshima

Travel Within Hiroshima, Hiroshima

 14 Reviews  In Hiroshima there are plenty of trains to move around in Hiroshima. The trains don't go everywhere, but they get you closer to a number of destinations. We paid 150 yen each one way to get to our... 

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Getting To Okayama   Okayama

Getting To Okayama, Okayama

 6 Reviews  Many people use the Shinkansen to get to Okayama. It's certain fast and convenient, and for many travellers, the Shinkansen itself is on their list of things to experience in Japan. If however, you... 

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Getting Around the City : General Info   Tokyo

Getting Around the City : General Info, Tokyo

 34 Reviews  The Toden Arakawa line doesn't really connect any notable places, but it is the only tram line in Tokyo, and so makes for an interesting trip if you get the chance, meandering through areas of Tokyo... 

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Shinkansen   Kyoto

Shinkansen, Kyoto

 25 Reviews  When booking a Shinkansen to/from Kyoto and Tokyo, might be good if you can specify which side seats you would prefer when making seats reservation at any JR station. When I boarded the Shinkansen... 

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subway & busses   Osaka

subway & busses, Osaka

 36 Reviews  These vending mashines let you select you ticket only after you put your money in, subway allows you to switch to english, Train only in japanese, but you need only to put in the fare price (somewhere... 

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Getting To Hiroshima   Hiroshima

Getting To Hiroshima, Hiroshima

 11 Reviews  Hiroshima is an important port with ferry connections to other cities and even to South Korea (where we came from). We also took the ferry to Matsuyama on Shikoku which costs Y 2600 and takes 2 3/4... 

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Travel Within Okayama   Okayama

Travel Within Okayama, Okayama

 5 Reviews  The trams in Okayama start just outside of Okayama Station (across the street at the start of Momotaro Odori, the main street). There are two lines, one which ends at Higashiyama and the other ends at... 

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Waterbus & Ferry   Tokyo

Waterbus & Ferry, Tokyo

 11 Reviews  The famous tokyo waterbus that takes you to Asakusa and back. The Assorted cruising boats owned by a company called suijobus takes persons on a 40 minute ride from Hinode Pier (its a 7 minute walk... 

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Trains   Kyoto

Trains, Kyoto

 23 Reviews  There are a couple of ways to go to Kyoto from KIX. There's the Limousine Bus, the taxi and our recommended choice --- Haruka airport express which is 75 mins and costs normally at 2980 for unreserved... 

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taxi / car   Osaka

taxi / car, Osaka

 6 Reviews  I found the Cartrafic in Osaka and other places of Japan not extremely bad and I also dont remember any trafic-jam. Something that is quite confusing for any tourists are the inscriptions mostly... 

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Flying into / out of Tokyo   Tokyo

Flying into / out of Tokyo, Tokyo

 31 Reviews  this is the main gateway to the tokyo and the kanto plain area of japan, the other one is the haneda airport but it caters mostly domestic flights and flights to korea and china. The Arrival Area of... 

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Taxis   Kyoto

Taxis, Kyoto

 8 Reviews  * Since May 17, 2002 the Shinpuhkan is also operating the new Velo Taxi - bicycle taxis imported from and based on those running in Berlin. No Velo taxis run during February and March otherwise they... 

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airport to city   Osaka

airport to city, Osaka

 6 Reviews  The Haruka is an express train that will take you to Kansai international airport in 50 minutes. It's fast, comfortable and relatively inexpensive. It departs from Shin Osaka station. There are other... 

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Rail > Metro / Subway   Tokyo

Rail > Metro / Subway, Tokyo

 68 Reviews  Ok, the first thing that freaks you out about Tokyo is it size and the confusing maps of all the trains... but once you do it, you realize it's a simple as any other train system around the world...... 

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Subway   Kyoto

Subway, Kyoto

 15 Reviews  The subway is very modern and convenient. Having a sightseeing day pass let you go all over town very quickly and visit the different landmarks scatered around town. Otherwise, you will always have to... 

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public transport maps   Osaka

public transport maps, Osaka

 3 Reviews  MAP OF OSAKA SUBWAY: Click Here MAP OF OSAKA PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Click Here OSAKA KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Click Here JAPAN SHINKANSEN MAP: <A HREF='http://jin.jcic. 

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Rail > Rail Passes / Reduced Fare Tickets   Tokyo

Rail > Rail Passes / Reduced Fare Tickets, Tokyo

 14 Reviews  JR Pass is a special arrangement for tourists visiting Japan. With JR Pass you will be able to use Japan Rail ordinary trains as well as Shinkansen. Shinkansen also known as bullet trains provide... 

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Highway Bus   Kyoto

Highway Bus, Kyoto

 4 Reviews  Most short-stay visitors will use the trains, but those looking to save money, especially on long-distance travel, can do so by taking a highway bus! Because it is such a popular destination, buses... 

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airplanes & airports   Osaka

airplanes & airports, Osaka

 17 Reviews  the "West" region of Japan known as Kansai is the alta-ego of its Eastern counterpart : Tokyo . and a Japan being an isLand w/ Limited LandMass they have conjured the technology 2 build artificiaL... 

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Rail > Getting into / out of Tokyo by Train   Tokyo

Rail > Getting into / out of Tokyo by Train, Tokyo

 41 Reviews  A great deal is available if you take the NEX from Narita airport into Tokyo. You get a Suica card preloaded with Y1500 (almost free) when you buy your NEX ticket at the JR office in the airport... 

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Rickshaws   Kyoto

Rickshaws, Kyoto

 6 Reviews  Riksha's are available in some places but not that common, maybe more in the torist area's temples and small streets I saw those which can be somehow nice adventure for a short ride. However, it was... 

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Road > Taxi & Bus   Tokyo

Road > Taxi & Bus, Tokyo

 34 Reviews  There are no street addresses in Japan, so if you are traveling by taxi, you have to describe to the cabbie more or less where you want to go. (Our apartment, for example, might be described as... 

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Buy a JR Pass BEFORE you leave home!

by Neat001

The pass is only available for purchase outside the country. The JR Pass is good for all Japan Rail lines throughout the country and this also includes subway/metro lines and some bus routes. Buy your pass through a tour operator (like JTBI) and then you pick it up when you arrive at the airport or train station. When you are travelling always try to book yourself a seat in advance so that you don't get a smoking car (yuck) and are guaranteed a seat to your destination. Trains are absolutely the easiest way to get anywhere!

Japan Railways, called JR

by gogonicetrip

The Japan Railways Group, more commonly called JR lines at the heart of Japan's railroad system. There are the following six passenger companies covering all over the Japan. 1) JR Central2) JR West3) JR Shikoku 4) JR Kyusyu5) JR East6) JR HokkaidoJR group provides various economy tickets for you.- JAPAN RAIL PASS- JR Youth 18 ticket- JR Kyusyu Rail Pass- JR West Pass[Back to Japan]

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Train Pass

by GlobeTrottin

Be VERY careful about looking at the time-tables for your trains.We had a Japan Rail Pass, and didn't realize that some of the fastest trains were not included in the pass.Make sure you are careful about last-trains. We wound up getting stranded in a station once!Train Conductors are very particular about checking your pass.On another note- the rail pass is fantastic. We were able to cover 6 cities in a week's time.Make a 'hub' such as Osaka or Tokyo, and take day trips out (Hiroshima, Nara, Kyoto etc.)That way you can maximize your pass, and cover a lot of ground.

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Leaving the harbour

by SLLiew

There is nothing like leaving the harbour to be reminder that Japan is archipelago of volcanic islands rising from the Pacific Ocean off the Asian continent.Take opportunities of the many ferries and small boats that goes to the neighboring islands off the main island of Honshu. Here is a picture of leaving for Miyajima island. Two ferry lines run from Miyajima-guchi (near Hiroshima) to Miyajima Island. Tthe trip takes about 10 minutes.

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Long Distance Buses

by salisbury3933

Long distance and overnight buses tend to be a slower and cheaper option than flying.They tend to be comfortable, and relatively inexpensive. On some routes, they are a better option than the train, but those routes are few and far between.

Legal double park in Tokyo

by SLLiew

In Tokyo, there are limited parking. Many Japanese takes the train to work and use their cars during the weekend. And rent parking space near their homes because usually their house do not have space for own garage.Surprised to see this creating way of doubling car park space in Tokyo. Fancy having another car parked above yours. Double park has a new different meaning.

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Bicycling to train stations

by SLLiew

Was pleasantly surprised when I stayed with a Japanese family. That on a working day to bicycle from the house to the nearby train station before catching the commuter train to the office in Tokyo. There are bicycle parks all over the train stations. Often a task to remember where one has parked the bicycle if you come back after dark. Wonder how many bicycles are left as "lost" and "unclaimed" over the years. Bicycle thieves will be severely punished, so do not try to get a free ride.

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HONSHU - Mountainviews and green water far below!

by Pixiekatten

After enjoying 3 fantastic days in Nikko I hopped on a train taking me to Utsunomiya where I got on the Shinkansen south to Nagoya. There I swapped trains again to a JR train whisking me back up north to Takayama. This sleepy little mountaintown is a highly recommended place, specially after a hectic visit to Tokyo. But for more tips on Takayama, pls see my seperated tip. What this tip is about is actually the trainride there! The trip halfway across the rocky Honshu peninsula. It was almost worth the trip in itself. Amazing views. A scenary reminding you of The Lord Of The Rings movies. A landscape not to be missed! During the two days I spent in Takayama I was looking forward to get to see that scenary again. It was dreamy. Magnificent.

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Pink Cars - Women only

by Pixiekatten

For any female solo traveller being slightly worried about "Chikans" I could advice you to ride the pink cars - women only - during rush hours. Of course this is not a quarantee that nothing will happen. But on the other hand, riding normal cars can be just as safe. Its all about being at the wrong place at the wrong time. But today several train companies have introduced the pink cars as a way to try and protect women and girls. Its hard to say if its working since numbers of assault on trains have gone up. There are signs on the platforms in both Japanese and English to indicate where to board these cars. Signs also say during what hours the cars are women only.

Private Cheaper Rail Companies

by Pixiekatten

For people without JR PASSES these are cheaper options!Tobu www.tobu.co.jpTobu operates railway lines into the suburbs and prefectures north of Tokyo. Interest for Tourists: Access to Nikko.Odakyuwww.odakyu.jpOdakyu operates three lines from central Tokyo to western Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. Interest for tourists: Access to Hakone.Tokyu www.tokyu.co.jpTokyu operates two main lines and several shorter lines in the south of Tokyo. Interest for tourists: Access to Yokohama.Keisei www.keisei.co.jpKeisei operates a main line and several branch lines from Tokyo to Chiba Prefecture. Interest for tourists: Access to Narita Airport.Seibu http://www.seibu-group.co.jp/railways/index.htmlSeibu operates railway lines west of central Tokyo.Keikyu www.keikyu.co.jpKeikyu connects Tokyo with Yokohama and southern Kanagawa Prefecture. Interest for tourists: Access to Haneda...

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