Catching a bullet train in Japan can be as simple as turning up at the station, buying your ticket and jumping on the next service – but not always. Some popular trains become reservation-only at some times of the year, and a few others operate reservation-only seating year-round. Here’s what you need to know to ensure you don’t get caught out.
Transportation
How to Send Luggage With JAL’s Same Day Delivery From Haneda
Shipping your luggage is a fantastic way to travel around Japan, but one of its downsides is that you have to wait 24-48 hours for your case to turn up. However, JAL is just one company offering a guaranteed same-day service from Haneda. Here’s what you need to know…
Arriving in Japan – Here’s What to Know
Your flight is booked, you’ve decided on your itinerary, and you’ve booked your hotels. Now it’s time to deal with the logistics of getting on… and then off the plane. So, here’s our handy checklist of the things to think about when arriving in Japan.
Kyoto Has A New Tourist Bus That Could Save You Money
As you may know, the number of tourists traveling to Kyoto is causing conflict with the city’s residents. One big pressure point is tourists using the local buses. A new bus called the Hands Free Bus aims to make things easier – and it could be cheaper than getting a taxi.
Is the Aoniyoshi Train Worth It?
You’ve probably seen it on social media—a train with luxurious green seats facing beautiful windows, pretty purple cakes, and an equally pretty purple livery. This is the Aoniyoshi train that runs between Kyoto and Osaka, but the pretty train also comes with a pretty price tag. So is it worth paying the extra money?
How to Ride the Hello Kitty Shinkansen
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen is the cutest bullet train on the tracks, but how do you get on it? Here’s all the things you need to know like where it goes and when, how to get a ticket and the best places to visit via this super cute train.
How to Get To Tokyo Disney’s Celebration Hotel
Celebration is Tokyo Disney’s Value resort, and as such, it’s not located quite as close to the parks as the other hotels. This means you don’t get there the same way you might arrive at the other Disney properties—so, how you get to Disney’s Celebration Hotel from the airports or other areas of Tokyo?
The Simple Guide to Using the Airport Limousine Bus in Tokyo
The Airport Limousine Bus is one of the most convenient ways to get from Tokyo’s two airports to many destinations in Tokyo – and, very helpfully for tourists, it drops off at the door of hotels all over the city. Using the bus is easy, but finding all the information that helps you plan to do so in one place can be tricky. So, here’s what you need to know.