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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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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
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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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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Rail > Yamanote (Loop) Line Tokyo
19 Reviews the JR Yamanote line is the main loop of tokyo and you would not get lost here so I would suggest you master it before taking the other JR and other train lines to other areas but remember that...
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Kansai airport in Osaka. One of my favorite airports and the fastest to get through customs and immigration. The only complaint I have is that the Kansai Airport Haruka, the express train connecting the airport to Kyoto, runs about every 45minutes or so. It's very inconvenient if you just happened to miss one.
If you have a few hours to spare when connecting flights at the Tokyo Narita Airport, you may visit Tokyo if you have more than 6 hours to spare. Get a timetable from the station staff as you will need it to plan your route back. Timetable/maps in English are available.Best mode of transport is the JR train. From the airport, get to the basement and purchase a one-way ticket from the travel center. Cost is about 2,000 Yen. Take the "SKYLINER" train to the end of the route to a place called "Ueno", where there is alot of shopping and sightseeing to do. You do not have to change lines. Ueno is a good enough destination. Your return ticket can be purchased from Ueno Station.Please note dining is VERY EXPENSIVE in Tokyo, therefore it might be best to grab a bite on the go in the basement of shopping mall "Matsuzakaya". You'll be spoilt for choice!Train ride per direction is about 90-120...
Get a map, lots of change, and go. Most trips cost 120 yen. This is the most reliable public transportation in the world. We also used the local buses and we used the JR trains for longer trips. We purchased a JR pass before we left the states.
The one thing that I find it's an absolute must to have when travelling in Japan is the Japan rail pass (JR pass). Of course, if you are only travelling within a city (eg. tokyo only) than, it is not necessary to buy a JR pass, but if you are thinking of travelling to more than one city (eg. from tokyo to kyoto) than JR pass offers excellent value and give you the convenience for travelling in Japan.JR Pass can only be bought outside of Japan. So before you depart for Japan, buy the pass at the authorised agency in you hometown. Once you reach Japan, just go to any of the JR station to activate your pass.JR pass allows you to travel on all JR operated trains, buses and ferries free. Reservation is a must on certain trains espcially the Shinkansen (bullet train) and the good news is, reservation is free. However, JR pass is not allowed for the trains of the Nozomi series. Well, this not...
When you come to Japan, you will take a train at some point. Trains are everywhere. And trains turn into subways in the city. Most every train/subway map is written in kanji. But in the cities you'll get some romaji or English translations. You might even here English on a loudspeaker. The trains are simply amazing here. You can take a train anywhere. That's the beauty of Japan.
Operated by the JR (Japan Railways) and innagurated way back in 1964, this network of high speed trains connects Tokyo with most major cities.Speeds an touch 300kph, and plans are already underway to operate these trains at much higher speeds...
This is supposed to be a deal. A pass for 10 days unlimited travel on all speed trains exept for the Nozomi - $250. Concidering that even the subway price changes (up) every two stops or so this must be a great deal. I enjoyed it very much. It allowed my to stay in Atami - seaside resort - and travel to Tokyo, do sightseeing and shopping. Himeji was also granted a visit due to this wonder of travel. Nonetheless, I have to say that the Spanish AVE drives smother and faster (or at least it feels like that).
Kyoto station is quite something.As well as having dozens of platforms and hundreds of trains arriving it also hosts an 11 floor department store, dozens of shops and restaurants ( all of good quality), a hotel, a bakery (one of my favourite places!) and an amazing view from the top floor of the city of Kyoto.The architecture is very futuristic and amazing.It can be a little complicated finding your way out as its so big, but thats half the fun!
The bullet train or Shinkansen-a beautiful thing to behold!It runs on time. You stand on a mark on the platform and the train door will materialise right infront of you.The trip is like being on an aircraft (without the bumpy bits). Its frighteningly fast, very smooth, awfully relaxing. It has airline style seats and refreshments come round at regular intervals.The train crew have airline style uniforms and will doff their caps and bow everythime they enter and exit the carraige. Even the cleaning ladies bow to the train as it pulls in the station!You sure would'nt get that in England!Cheapest way to travel is with a Japan rail pass. (Bought outside Japan) You can reserve a set (advisable) but there are unreserved sections.If the train is a double decker go for the upper deck (rows 12 and over) otherwise you get an unexciting view of a concrete wall for much of the trip!
Following are some handy phrases to have when travelling throughout Japan:TRAINTokyo eki wa doko desu ka. Where is the Tokyo Station? Kono densha wa ~ ni tomarimasu ka. Does this train stop at ~? Tsugi wa nani eki desu ka. What is the next station? Nanji ni demasu ka. What time does it leave? Nanji ni tsukimasu ka. What time does it arrive? Dono gurai kakarimasu ka. How long does it take? Oufuku no kippu o kudasai. I would like to buy a return ticket. TAXIOsaka hoteru made onegaishimasu. Please take me to the Hotel Osaka. Osaka eki made ikura desu ka. How much does it cost to go to the Osaka Station? Massugu itte kudasai. Please go straight. Migi ni magatte kudasai. Please turn right. Hidari ni magatte kudasai. Please turn left. BUSBasutei wa doko desu ka. Where is the bus stop? Kono basu wa Kyoto ni ikimasu ka. Does this bus go to Kyoto? Tsugi no basu wa nanji desu ka. What time is the...
Park Hyatt Tokyo Tokyo
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Hotel Granvia Kyoto Kyoto
6 Reviews and 743 Opinions We stayed 3 nights at Kyoto Granvia Hotel from Feb. 27 to Mar 1, 2008. We paid Yen 17,600 per night,...
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka Osaka
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Q: Hi there, Will arrive in Tokyo, Narit Airport for a layover and wanted to take advantage of seeing something. I will arrive at...
A: youre lucky to be arriving so early, so you will likely pass through immigration fairly quickly. lets still count with an hour just in case. you can either take the...
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