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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 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 practical comparison of Google Maps, Japan Travel by NAVITIME and Yahoo!乗換案内 for routes, passes, offline use and disruption planning.
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.
The 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival runs 4–11 February across Odori Park, Tsudome and Susukino, with snow and ice sculptures, night lighting and winter travel tips.
A practical breakdown of Japan trip costs, including 2026 JR Pass prices, Platt-KODAMA fares, local transit and how to build a daily budget from live prices.
Confirmed foreigner surcharges are limited: Himeji Castle and Mount Fuji charge non-residents or all climbers, while Kamakura’s lodging tax is still a draft.
Anime shops, arcades, the Nintendo Museum, Pokémon centres and street food: practical tips for a family trip to Japan with teenagers.
Practical advice on finding nursing rooms, using prams on trains and buses, and choosing baby-friendly accommodation in Japan.
A guide to Fuji-Q Highland, Universal Studios Japan, Huis Ten Bosch and Legoland Japan, covering tickets, access and family suitability.
Plan family trips around Pokémon Centres, the Ghibli Museum, Disney parks, Nara’s deer and bullet trains, while limiting temple visits and booking ahead.
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