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Flying to Japan: Best Airports, Airlines, Tickets & Routes (2025 Guide)

Flying to Japan: Best Airports, Airlines, Routes & Budget Tips Which Tokyo airport is better—Haneda or Narita? What are the top airlines for flights to Japan? How do you find the cheapest tickets?

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Hankyu Kyo Train Garaku Guide And Map

This train between Kyoto and Osaka is decorated with a traditional Kyoto theme and some cars even have a miniature "Zen" garden and seats made of tatami mats. !["Zen" garden on the Kyo Train copyrigh

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How To Buy Shinkansen Bullet Train Tickets

Buying shinkansen bullet train tickets online is easy to do before you arrive in Japan. It's also easy buy them in Japan from train station vending machines. We'll show you how to do both. ![300 seri

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How To Make Japan Train Reservations

You can make seat reservations and buy tickets for Japan Rail (JR) trains before or after arriving in Japan. Of course, the big question is this: Do you even need train reservations in Japan? Here are

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How To Purchase Shinkansen Tickets From Ticket Machines In Japan

Here's what you need to know about purchasing Shinkansen tickets from automated machines using a credit card. ![Shinkansen tickets can be purchased from automatic vending machines using an internatio

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Japan Rail Pass How To Make The Most Of It

The Japan Rail Pass (JRP) can save you a LOT of money in Japan, but it takes some planning to make the most of it. Here is our full guide to buying, using and getting the best value from a Japan Rail

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Japan Rail Pass Is It Worth It

Prices of the Japan Rail Pass increased by about 70% on October 1, 2023. With this price rise, the Japan Rail Pass will not save most travelers money and you'll do better with individual tickets. Here

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How To Buy Japan Rail Tickets And Shinkansen Tickets Online

Japan Railways West (JR West) have an online ticket service that allows you to buy tickets online and pick them up in person at a train station in western Japan. You can buy shinkansen tickets and reg

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Japans Special Trains

Enjoy a luxury train journey with magnificent views on one of Japan's special trains. Here is our list of Japan's most memorable train journeys with links to all the details about each one. [![Fuji E

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JR 36 3 Train Guide And Map

This luxury train in Kyushu has some of the most sumptuous cars and private compartments of any train in Japan. ![36 + 3 by the sea copyright Rail Man Photo Office](https://photos.smugmug.com/Kyoto/J

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JR East Resort Shirakami Train Guide And Map

The Resort Shirakami runs along the stunning coastal route between Akita and Aomori at the northern tip of Japan's main island of Honshu. ![Resort Shirakami en route copyright JR East Photo](https://

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JR Fuji Excursion Train Guide And Map

Running between Tokyo's Shinjuku Station and Kawaguchiko, which is at the base of Mt Fuji, this is the most comfortable and stylish way to get to the base of the mountain. ![Fuji Excursion approachin

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JR Kyushu Aru Ressha Train Guide And Map

Aru Ressha is like a museum on wheels. It feels like the royal train carriage from 100 years ago. ![Aru Ressha Green Car interior copyright Rail Man Photo Office](https://photos.smugmug.com/Kyoto/Jap

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JR Shikoku Cuisine Trains Guide And Map

JR Shikoku operates three "ryori-densha" (cuisine trains) on three different lines on Japan's smallest main island of Shikoku. Sitting in a sumptuous train car and enjoying a fine meal of local cuisin

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JR Sunrise Seto And Sunrise Izumi Sleeper Trains Guide And Map

The Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumo are the only remaining regularly scheduled sleeper trains in Japan. They run from Tokyo to Shikoku and western Honshu. ![Sunrise Seto with fall foliage copyright Ra

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Kintetsu Shimakaze Premium Express Train Guide And Map

The ultra-premium Shimakaze connects Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya with the Ise Peninsula. The train boast ultra-comfortable premium seats, a dining car, and luxurious private compartments. ![Kintetsu Shim

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JR Trains Green Cars Versus Ordinary Cars

Should you buy a Green Car Japan Rail Pass or an ordinary pass? What's the difference between JR Green cars and ordinary cars? Read on to find out the best way to use Japan Rail trains. ![Green car c

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Kurobe Gorge Railway Guide And Map

The Kurobe Gorge Railway is a thrilling ride into the heart of the northern Japan Alps. ![Kurobe Gorge Railway at peak foliage copyright Rail Man Photo Office](https://photos.smugmug.com/Kyoto/Japans

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Prepaid Cards Icoca Pasmo And Suica

IC cards like Suica, Pasmo and Icoca are the easiest way to pay for nearly everything in Japan. Here's the complete guide to physical and digital IC cards and a handy decision tree to help you choose

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Sagano Romantic Train Guide And Map

The Sagano Romantic Train follows a river through the mountains west of Kyoto's Arashiyama district. ![Sagano Romantic Train in Autumn copyright Rail Man Photo Office](https://photos.smugmug.com/Kyot

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Saphir Odoriko Guide And Map

The Saphir Odoriko is the most luxurious way to get from Tokyo to the Izu Peninsula. Premium green car seats are spacious and there are only two in each row, so they afford magnificent views of the co

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Seven Stars In Kyushu Guide And Map

This "cruise train" is among the most luxurious on earth. There are only 14 suites on the train, guaranteeing an exclusive and special experience. ![Seven Stars in Kyushu with cherry blossoms copyrig

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Train Suite Shiki Shima Guide And Map

This ultra-luxurious "cruise train" follows two different routes through northern and central Honshu. ![Train Suite Shiki-Shima dining car copyright JR East Photo](https://photos.smugmug.com/Kyoto/Ja

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Twilight Express Mizukaze Guide And Map

This sublime "cruise train" leaves from Kyoto and explores the coastlines of western Honshu. ![Twilight Express Mizukaze en route copyright Rail Man Photo Office](https://photos.smugmug.com/Kyoto/Jap

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West Express Ginga Guide And Map

The West Express Ginga is a semi-luxury overnight train that runs occasionally in western Honshu and down into Wakayama Prefecture. ![West Express Ginga in the mountains copyright Rail Man Photo Offi

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Transportation: Navigate Japan's Efficient Rail System

Japan's railway system stands as a marvel of modern transportation engineering, renowned worldwide for its punctuality, cleanliness, extensive coverage, and technological innovation. For travelers vis

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