Getting Around
Shinkansen, local trains, buses, IC cards and rail passes.
5 answers, each with a visible review date.
- Practical guideGetting Around Japan: Trains, IC Cards, Buses and Flights
A practical Japan transport guide for choosing trains, IC cards, buses, flights, passes and luggage delivery without overplanning every transfer.
- Practical guideHow to Book Shinkansen Tickets: SmartEX, JR Sites or the Station
Book Japan's bullet trains without guessing. Choose the right official site, reservation window, seat and luggage option, then use the gate correctly.
- Honest comparisonIs the Japan Rail Pass Worth It in 2026? A Route-by-Route Test
The nationwide JR Pass is no longer an automatic buy. Compare its 2026 price with your exact route, regional passes and individual tickets.
- Practical guideJapan Airport Transfers: Narita, Haneda and Kansai Compared
Choose the best airport transfer from Narita, Haneda or Kansai by hotel area, arrival time, luggage and group size.
- Honest comparisonSuica vs PASMO vs ICOCA: Which IC Card Should You Get?
Suica, PASMO and ICOCA work almost identically for tourists. Compare visitor cards, mobile options, refunds, top-ups and the few real limits.