To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railroad, JR East is offering the JR EAST PASS, which allows unlimited rides on...
【Tips】What are the representative colors of Tokyo Metro?
If you take the subway in Tokyo, you will definitely find a sign that reads: This is a photo taken at Ueno Station in...
Why are the Sidewalks in Japan Yellow?
You might have noticed when walking the streets in Japan, many of the sidewalks are lined with yellow pannels, some with raised lines, other...
Tokyo Transportation Tips 01: Tokyo Transportation Overview. Never get lost in Tokyo!
Whether you have visited Tokyo or not, you will be amazed by this map of Tokyo’s transportation routes. Image source: Metropolitan Area Railroad Line...
Free Wi-Fi on the Shinkansen!
Those who use the Internet for work and travel a lot will want to be able to use the Internet smoothly for business contacts...
Unlimited rides for 500 yen! Toei Subway “Winter” One Day Pass is now on sale. Also available during the year-end and New Year holidays!
The One Day Pass, which allows unlimited rides on the Toei Subway all day long, is now on sale. This pass allows unlimited rides...
JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 on Sale! Available on non-Japanese passport
The “JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020”, a rail pass originally planned to be on sale exclusively for the Tokyo Olympics from July to...
Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka at 25% Discount! Discover the Platt Kodama Campaign
One way from Tokyo to Osaka on the Shinkansen: You’re going to be looking at 13,870JPY for an unreserved seat, and 14,440JPY for a...
The Ultimate Guide to the Japan Rail Pass: From Plan to Purchase
No doubt, while on vacation in Japan, transportation can be one of the largest (and perhaps unexpectedly expensive) expenses. Train systems across the country...
Quick Tips for Train Manners in Japan
You’ve likely seen pictures of video or the trains in Tokyo stuffed past capacity, office workers nearly spilling out of the doors during the...
Taking a Taxi in Tokyo
The most convenient and economical way to travel around Tokyo would be by trains and subways. However, when you missed the last train or...
Bus Service From and To Narita Airport and Hakuba for Skiers
Alpico Kotsu Co., Ltd is operating a direct bus service from and to Narita airport and Hakuba, Nagano, during the winter ski season. The...
Japan Rail Pass Available for Sale in Japan until March 2020 (Extended)
*ARTICLE UPDATED FEBRUARY 20th. See the official press release here For a full purchasing guide, see our recent article The Ultimate Guide to the Japan...
SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER Opens in Narita T1 Station
SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER has opened in Narita Airport station (Terminal 1) on December 1. SKYLINER & KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER is an information...
Typical Reasons Trains Delay in Tokyo
There are many reasons trains delay. If you have ever taken any JR trains in Tokyo, you might have seen some confusing operation status...
Japan Rail Pass to be on Sale in Japan from March
JR Group announced on November 11, that the Japan Rail Pass will be available for purchase in Japan from March 8, 2017, until March...
“Tokyo Subway Ticket” Now Available for Purchase at Major Train Stations
“Tokyo Subway Ticket” is a discount pass which allows the holder unlimited rides on all Tokyo Metro lines and Toei Subway lines for the...
Exclusive Express Highway Pass for Foreign Visitors
Here is a good news for those who are planning to travel around Japan by a rental car. Six expressway public corporations and local...
Where to Turn in Your Exchange Order to get JR Rail Pass in the Airports
For many foreign tourists, Japan Rail Pass is a must buy when they are planning to travel throughout Japan by JR railways. You need...
JR East Kamakura-Enoshima Pass vs ODAKYU Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass
June in Kanto region of Japan means the coming of rainy seasons as well as the blossom of hydrangeas. Kamakura area in Kanagawa is...
Go Directly to Tokyo Disney Land from Narita Airport, “Narita Air&Bus!”
“Narita Air&Bus!” routes connect Narita Airport and major tourist destinations directly by bus. These routes were introduced in the summer of 2015 to make it...
2000 JPY / 3 Hours Only! Tottori City Tourist Taxi
Tottori city is the capital of Tottori prefecture. It is located in the Chugoku region of Japan. Tottori has the smallest population among all...
How to Get to Major Concert Venues in Japan
With the coming Johnny’s events such as Waku Waku School of Arashi, Kanjani’s Entertainment Jam, V6 LIVE TOUR 2017 and so on, fans are...
JR East Group to set up the First Prayer Room at Tokyo Station
With the growing number of Muslim visitors traveling to Japan, JR Esat Group decides to set up a “Prayer Room” at JR Tokyo Station. The details...
The Cheapest Way to Travel Around Kyoto
Unlike in Tokyo where trains are the primary means of transportation, everyone in Kyoto uses buses a lot more than trains. The reason is...
Kansai One Pass VS JR Kansai Area Pass
Public transportation system in Japan is convenient and efficient. Fortunately, there are many discount passes for public transportations that are only available for foreign...
New Languages Available Now on Automatic Ticket Vending Machine and Automatic Fare Adjustment Machine from Tokyo Metro
Aiming to make ticket buying more convenient for foreign visitors to Japan, seven languages are now available on all the stations* of Tokyo Metro...
SAKURA Campaign Event from Odakyu until April 20
Odakyu Electric Railway Group is now holding a special “SAKURA Campaign” event from 27th March, 2017 to 20th April, 2017. SAKURA Campaign: 1. Event...
The Cheapest Way to Travel Around Hokkaido
Hokkaido Chuo Bus company in cooperation with other bus companies in Hokkaido will officially launch a new bus pass for foreign visitors to Hokkaido...
Starting Fare for Tokyo Taxis Downed to 410 JPY
In order to make short-distance rides of taxis service more convenient, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that from 30th January...