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Capsule hotels offer clean, affordable pods near stations, with shared showers, lockers and quiet etiquette; check facilities and policies before booking.
A guide to Osaka areas for travellers: Namba and Dotonbori for food and airport access, Umeda for transport and views, Shinsekai and Tennoji for budget stays.
A practical guide to Kyoto's main accommodation areas, from Kawaramachi and Gion to Kyoto Station and Higashiyama, with transport and etiquette notes.
A guide to Tokyo bases for first-timers, covering Shinjuku, Asakusa, Shibuya, Ginza and more, with transport and accommodation notes.
What you need to drive in Japan, from an International Driving Permit to tolls, insurance and local road rules, plus where a car is most useful.
Flights are the only practical option for Okinawa and remote islands; Hokkaido is a closer call. The Shinkansen wins on Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima.
How to get from Kansai International Airport to Osaka by Nankai train, JR Haruka, limousine bus, taxi or ferry, with fares and journey times.
Compare Keikyu and Tokyo Monorail trains, limousine buses, taxis and private cars for Haneda Airport to central Tokyo, including fares, IC cards, luggage tips.
Compare Keisei Skyliner, Narita Express, Access Express, limousine and low-cost buses, and fixed-fare taxis for Narita to Tokyo, with fares and journey times.
Compare Shinkansen, Hankyu, JR West and Keihan trains, including stations, JR Pass validity and fare-check advice.
The Shinkansen is usually the best way from Tokyo to Kyoto, but highway buses and flights via Kansai Airport can suit some travellers.
The Tokaido Shinkansen, flights and overnight highway buses all link Tokyo and Osaka; the best choice depends on your Japan Rail Pass, luggage and time.
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