Japan by Rail: The JR East Pass (A Tale of Two)
Which one will save you the most money?
Which one will save you the most money?
Compare bullet trains, buses and other transport options.
Follow this guide for where and how to bag your bullet train tickets.
Find out how to save money on the way to Hokkaidō.
See a breakdown of the most popular options for travel–guide to taking the bullet train, bus and cheap flights.
Heading straight from the airport to see Mickey and the gang? Here are your transport options.
Bullet train baggage rules have changed (again). New update for travel from May 24, 2023.
How do the different ways of getting from Tokyo to Kyoto stack up? Should you go with the Shinkansen (bullet train), buy …
Reserved seats vs non-reserved seats, peak season surcharges, and all your other Shinkansen ticket questions answered.
Japan's major tourist spots get crowded during Golden Week. Find out how to enjoy this long holiday while avoiding crowds.
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
Planning a trip to Hakone? Here are the cheapest, fastest, and easiest ways of getting there from Tokyo.
See the fastest, easiest and cheapest options.
What you need to know for before and after your arrival in Japan.
From the lowdown on the three terminals to where to take a pre-flight nap, here's your ultimate guide to Narita Airport.
It's not limited to tourists — so put that foreign passport to good use this year!
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So you need to get from Narita Airport to Haneda Airport? Whether you’re self-transfering between airlines, or …
Tokyo Station is — as you may have guessed — one of the main train stations in Tokyo. But it’s more …
Everything you need to know about the Jōetsu Shinkansen, which connects Tokyo and Niigata. All aboard for skiing and hot …
Everything you need to know about these handy little travel cards.
Thinking about winter travel? Some of these deals expire in March 2023 so get planning!
We’ve previously covered catching highway buses to distant destinations in Japan. In comparison, catching a local bus …
Planning a Shinkansen journey in eastern or northern Japan? Find out all the ways you can get discount Shinkansen …