Discover Tokyo in style aboard an open-top double-decker bus! Did you know exploring waterfront areas without a car can be a bit tricky?With an open-top double-decker bus, all you have to do is just sit and relax for about an hour! You can efficiently tour the city, which is a great option for a day …
Buses and trains are the two most commonly used short-distance transportation methods for travelers in Japan.Generally, you will have more opportunities to use buses in regional cities and trains (including subways) in major cities. Since fares vary depending on the area, route, and distance traveled, we often see tourists confused in front of fare charts …
In recent years, bike rental services have been growing in popularity all over the world. In Tokyo as well, one of the most populated cities in the world, renting bicycles has been gaining more and more attention and is becoming a larger part of people’s daily lives. Many people now prefer using bicycles as a …
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Shinkansen “Bullet Train” There are Shinkansen lines that cover most of the major cities in Japan.It takes longer than airplanes, but since there is no pre-boarding inspection and the stations are close to the city center, the time required is not that different, and in many cases, Shinkansen is more convenient. Tokaido Shinkansen Main stops: …
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Example of buying round-trip reserved seats on Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kanazawa *Shinkansen tickets are available only at ticket machines marked ”Shinkansen”. If you find it complicated, we recommend you buy tickets at Ticket Office (Midori-no-Madoguchi)!