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Practical advice on visas, IC cards, rail passes, solo-friendly stays and eating alone, with current costs and transport details for travelling alone in Japan.
A practical guide to Japan’s ferry network, covering overnight routes, short island crossings, fares, booking and what to expect on board.
A practical comparison of Google Maps, Japan Travel by NAVITIME and Yahoo!乗換案内 for routes, passes, offline use and disruption planning.
Japanese taxis suit groups, late nights and rural trips. Learn how to hail one, base fares and surcharges, payment options and airport fixed fares.
Practical advice on expressway tolls, ETC cards, discount schemes, service areas and driving rules for visitors to Japan.
Practical steps for checking operator updates, finding alternative routes and obtaining a delay certificate when trains in Japan are disrupted.
Takkyubin lets you send suitcases between hotels, airports and homes in Japan. Learn drop-off points, size limits, costs and how to fill in the shipping form.
A reference guide to getting around Japan by Shinkansen, local trains, metro, bus, ferry, taxi and bicycle, plus Japan Rail Pass coverage and IC cards.
Tokyo Metro and Toei are separate operators sharing stations and ticketing; this guide covers key lines, fares, transfer discounts, passes and navigation.
A guide to buying, topping up and tapping Suica, PASMO and ICOCA cards on trains, buses and in shops, with coverage and compatibility caveats.
A practical guide to Kyoto’s buses, subway, private rail, cycling and walking, including passes, fares and crowded-season tips.
A practical guide to Osaka’s metro fares and passes, walkable districts such as Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, and straightforward day trips.
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