Two vouchers for the Japan Rail Pass on a light blue background

Where Should YOU Buy Your Japan Rail Pass?

There seems to be as many places to buy your Japan Rail Pass as there are Shinkansen lines – so, where’s the best place to buy your Japan Rail Pass? The short answer is the official site is likely to be the best. But here’s where to find it – and your best options if you don’t want to use that, or it won’t play nicely with your credit card.

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Yamanote Line pulls into the platform at Harajuku station, Tokyo

Should You Stay on the JR Yamanote Line in Tokyo?

When you’re deciding where to stay in Tokyo, you’ll often hear people say that you must stay on the JR Yamanote Line. But what does that mean? Why do people suggest it – and is it even true?

Well, after five trips to Tokyo, I am not in Camp Yamonote for a number of reasons. So here’s how to decide whether you should really book your hotel around it.

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Narita vs Haneda: Which Tokyo Airport is Better For You?

The first thing you need to do when planning your trip to Japan is to book your flight – and depending on where you’re coming from, you may get to choose between Tokyo’s two airports – Narita International Airport or Haneda International Airport. But which is the best Tokyo airport for your trip? Having flown into both of them multiple times, I think there are a few things to consider in the battle of Narita vs Haneda…

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