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...
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...
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...
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...
JR EAST Travel Service Center Opens in Ikebukuro Station
JR East announced on the 16th that they will be opening JR EAST TRAVEL SERVICE CENTER in Ikebukuro Station east exit on October 1st....
Tokyo Metro Launched A New Type of Ticket Vending Machine for Foreign Visitors
In order to provide a better user experience, Tokyo Metro launched a new type of ticket vending machine for the subway which provides guidance...
NAVITIME Route Search App for Japan Rail Pass Holders
The android app “Japan Travel”, a route search app for foreign visitors by NAVTINES JAPAN CO., LTD has been upgraded last week. The new...
ODAKYU Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass – The Most Reasonable Travel Pass to Get Around Enoshima-Kamakura
Enoshima-Kamakura is one of the most popular daytrip destination from Tokyo. It is famous for the beautiful temples and shrines, as well as the...
“Tokyu One-Day Open Ticket” by Tokyu Corporation
“Tokyu One-Day Open Ticket” that allows unlimited rides on Tokyu lines will be available from September 1, 2015. Tokyu’s main line, Tōyoko line connects...
Evangelion Shinkansen “500 TYPE EVA” to be Running From the Fall!!
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sanyo Shinkansen and the 20th anniversary of Evangelion TV anime series, JR West will be starting “Shinkansen: Evangelion...
JR East Kamakura-Enoshima Pass
Kamakura-Enoshima area is where visitors can enjoy both traditional Japan and the nature. There are historical places such as the Great Buddha statue (the...
Plan your itinerary with Hyperdia! Free train timetable and route search engine.
All cities in Japan are connected by efficient train network. By making use of the convenient train systems, you can travel Japan from north...
A Brief Guide to the Tokyo Subway Lines
The subway in Tokyo is efficient and convenient but is quite complex. The first-time visitors might get overwhelmed by the colorful subway map showing...