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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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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
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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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
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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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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Kyoto is a quite big city and there are a lot of things to see. I dont know where you want to go and see in Kyoto, but if you are interested in many places, you should hire a taxi or a bicycle. taxi will cost you, but finding the right place is really hard in Kyoto and each sightseeing places locate separatedly. You shouldnt count on buses. they wont come to the bus stop on time, so you will lose your precious time.
The fast Sinkansen bullet train makes it possible for a tourist to see a lot of Japan easily. The trains are comfortable,clean ,and fast. Maybe it's not the best way to see the actual countryside, but the trains are very convenient.
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...
The Japan Rail Pass is a highly cost effective rail pass for foreign visitors to Japan, providing UNLIMITED travel on the nationwide network of Japan Railways (JR). It is recommended to anybody, who is planning to visit several regions of Japan. JRP is valid on almost all trains on the nationwide network of JR (Japan Railways), including urban train lines and the shinkansen (bullet trains), as well as on many JR bus lines and the JR Miyajima ferry. Pass holders are also eligible for free seat reservations. NOT covered by the Japan Rail Pass is the NOZOMI, the fastest of several train categories on the Tokaido Shinkansen. the JRP IS NOT valid for couchettes and private rooms on night trains and other special compartments. Naturally, the JRP is not valid on any train operated by companies other than the Japan Railways (JR).There are also a few JR trains, which partially run on the tracks...
SHINKANSEN TOUR PASSIf you plan to do any extensive traveling, the Japan Rail Pass (now available in several new varities) is one way of saving money. It is available in one, two, and three week versions, allows unlimited travel on all trains throughout Japan including shinkansen, the only exception being beds on over night services (quite rare).NOTE....The pass must be purchased overseas, and is limited to foreigners not resident in Japan, and Japanese nationals who have permanent resident status or have lived abroad for more than ten years. You will receive a coupon that can be exchanged upon arrival in Japan at main train stations. Prices are ..28,300, ..45,100 and ..57,700 for one, two and three weeks respectively.
Ferries can be significantly cheaper than any other form of public transport, especially on longer routes, and they are often quicker and more comfortable than long-distance buses or trains. Major routes are from Tokyo/Kawasaki to Tohoku (Sendai) and Hokkaido, and Osaka/ Kobe to Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa. For example it costs about ..16,000 return from Osaka to Miyazaki in southern Kyushu (12 hours), half the price of the train or plane, and about 30% cheaper than the bus........Facilities are usually spartan compared to the luxurious Channel and North Sea ferries of Europe, but there are carpeted areas with free blankets and pillow, where one can bed down for the night.Ferries do NOT offer a saving if you take a car with you, though. They usually work out the same as taking the highway and paying for the gas and tolls.(click) on the website below for Port / List of Transportation...
CENTRAL JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY(click)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...
when i was in japan i got the rail pass and you would be crazy not to get either that or the air pass - its is based on your tempory visa so only travellers from outside the country can get it . i got mine at a travel agent in my home town of dublin , there was only one place to get it so i say if you ring up a major travel agent where you live they will be able to tell you where to get it http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2364.htmlenjoy your time in japan as its an amazing country
(a) Get a JR Pass (Need to purchase the Exchange Order in your country first) if you need to travel a lot via the Railway(b) Know the name of the railway line that you are travelling - this will help u decide which platform to use e.g. Yamatoe Line(c) Write down on note pad the name of the stations u are going and u can show the note to the ticket office to make reservation of seats for NON-LOCAL lines e.g. Tokyo to Kyoto Shin.(d) The method of using the JR Pass can be summarised in the picture attached. I got it from the JR Pass Exchange Office at Yaesu Entrance, Tokyo Station.
Definitely get the JR pass if you plan on spending at least a week in Japan and you are travelling far distances (ie, Kyoto to Tokyo). You'll get your money's worth!Signs are in Japanese, English, and Korean. There are tickers in each cabin displaying the next stop and also what stops are after that (in Japanese and English). An announcement is made as the train approaches the next station. When you get onto the platform there will be signs leading you to your next train. Japan has the most user-friendly train system in the world, and it's ON-TIME! You won't have any problems. :)
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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