Takayama and Kanazawa are two of the highlights of a trip around Central Japan, but what’s the best way to get between them – train or bus? Our guide can help you decide.
Transportation
Planes, trains, automobiles – oh, and buses and boats! Our guide to the multitude of ways to get around Japan can help you decide how to move around on your trip – and what to do with your luggage as you do!
Tokyo to Takayama by Train: Should You Travel via Nagoya or Toyama?
Takayama is one of Japan’s most beautiful mountain towns, but it’s not on a direct Shinkansen route – getting there requires a change, but which of the two main routes is best for you to choose?
Tokyo to Kawaguchiko: Is the Train or Bus Better?
Kawaguchiko is the gateway to beautiful views of Mount Fuji, but if you’re travelling from Tokyo, you have a choice of ways to get there. But is it better to catch the train, or take the bus?
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.
Yokohama Air Cabin Guide: Route, Tickets, Views… and more
Planning a trip to Yokohama? Discover how to ride the Yokohama Air Cabin cable car, including ticket prices, stations, views and our opinion on whether it’s worth it.
6 Licensed Green Plate Companies for Private Tokyo Airport Transfers
If you’re looking for licensed drivers to pick you up from the airport in Japan, and you want to book via the English booking engines, as so many people do, here are some names to look for.
The Beginners Guide to Getting on the Shinkansen
Are you confused about using the Shinkansen? This guide explains what to expect when arriving at the station, on the platform and on the train. Check it out, and you’ll be nipping around Japan like a local in no time.
How to Use Buses in Nara
Nara is a pretty small city, so you might not need to use the buses when you visit – but, if you arrive at JR Nara Station, or want to visit some of the sights a little further away, it can be handy to know how to use Nara’s efficient bus service – and our guide will help.