Getting Around
Tokyo to Kyoto: Shinkansen, Night Bus or Plane?
The Shinkansen is the right answer for almost everyone: 2 hours 15 minutes, about 14,000 JPY, no check-in. Here is what the…
Tag: shinkansen
Getting Around
Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It? Run the Numbers First
The Japan Rail Pass rose about 70 per cent in late 2023, and the old advice stopped being true. Three real itineraries,…
Getting Around
How to Ride the Shinkansen Without Speaking Japanese
Buying the ticket is the easy part. This is what happens between the ticket machine and your seat, including the two gates…
Getting Around
Getting Around Japan: The Complete Transport Guide
Which trains to take, which passes are worth buying, and how to move around a country where almost nothing is written in…