Planning the Perfect Trip to Japan: A Booking Timeline
When is the best time to book hotels, buy tickets to Ghibli Park, and sort out everything else?
When is the best time to book hotels, buy tickets to Ghibli Park, and sort out everything else?
Winter, spring, summer, or fall? It can be hard to know the best time to book your Japan trip for.
Everything you need to know about Japan's most popular bullet train.
Which one should you use when flying to Tokyo?
Meander along Japan's "golden route" — exploring Nagano, Kanazawa and more.
How to get from the plane to your accommodation.
Full guide to taking the bullet train, buses, and low-cost flights.
We cover where and how to purchase Suica cards, digital Suica, Welcome Suica, and Pasmo Passport.
See a bunch of Japan's most famous sights in just 3 days.
Everything you need to know, including food, the first sunrise and where to celebrate.
A beginner's guide to the line that connects Tokyo with Kanazawa.
Is the bullet train still the best choice for this route?
In October 2023, the JR Pass had a massive 70% price increase to 50,000 yen. So is the JR Pass still worth it?
Bullet train, bus, or something else? See how the different transport options stack up.
How to get around the steep new fees.
Tickets & seat reservations, speeds & special passes.
The cheapest, fastest & easiest transport options.
Everything you need to know about Japan's fastest—and most modern—bullet-train line.
We break down the best options for your future travels.
So you’re flying into Haneda Airport and want the lowdown — then you’re in the right place. Whether …
The fastest, easiest, and cheapest options to Yokohama.