If you’re planning to visit Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe or Nara, you’ve probably come across the Have Fun in Kansai Pass on Klook. It promises discounted entry to dozens of popular attractions, but is it actually good value?
Train Passes & Attraction Passes
The right passes in Japan can save you time and money – others not so much. Our guides explain what some of the most popular passes include and whether they are worth buying.
Exactly Where to Buy a Suica Card at Haneda Airport T3
Suica cards make travelling around Japan on the local trains much easier, but if you’ve never been to the country before, where do you get your first one? This guide explains how to get a Suica – or, a similar card – at Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3.
Is The Hakone Free Pass Worth It?
If you’re taking a day trip to Hakone or staying there for a few days of relaxation as part of your Japan trip, you might wonder if you need the Hakone Free Pass transport ticket to get around the region. The simple answer is yes, probably, but read on to find out why.
The ‘Suica Made Simple’ Guide
IC cards make using the metro, bus and local trains easy in Japan. You might see them referred to as Suica cards, although that’s just one of the brand names. If you live in a country with a similar transport system, you’ll probably understand roughly how they work, but they can still be confusing. So, let us explain…
Which USJ Express Pass is For You? Try Our Quiz to Find Out
There are a lot of different Express Passes for Universal Studios Japan, and trying to work out which one you need can make your head hurt – until now. This simple quiz takes you through a quick set of questions that helps filter out the passes you don’t need – and find the ones you do. Why not give it a try…
Is the Klook Value Train Pass Worth It?
The other day I got an email from the ticket company Klook talking about their new ‘JR Pass’ saying it could save cash. Considering the old one is no longer worth buying for most people, I was intrigued – and so, I decided to check things out and ask, will the new Klook JR Pass – also known as the Value Rail Pass save you money?
Is The Japan Rail Pass Worth It After the Price Rise? Probably Not.
The Japan Rail Pass used to be the way most tourists would travel around Japan as it was pretty cost-effective, but, since the price went up in October 2023, the chances are that the Whole Japan Rail Pass pass is no longer worth buying for most Japan trips So, when might it pay off – and what are the alternatives?
The Easy Way to Add Suica to Your iPhone or Apple Watch
One way to get on buses and subways in Japan is tapping a small plastic card called a Suica IC Card onto the ticket barriers to pay for your fare – but, now you can also add a digital Suica to your iPhone or Apple Watch – but why might that be a good idea, and how do you do it? Here’s my (easy) guide…