Traveling from Kyoto to Nara is one of the easiest day trips in Japan, with frequent JR and Kintetsu trains, bus options, and private transfers. For most travelers, the best option is the train: JR is great for Kyoto Station…
Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit Bus Terminal is on the station’s south side (Hachijoguchi), and getting there is usually a quick walk through the concourse or an even easier elevator route if you have luggage. (more…)
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (Busta Shinjuku) sits on the south side of Shinjuku Station and is directly connected via the JR New South Gate/Miraina Tower Gate, so most travelers can get there on foot or entirely indoors if they start…
Traveling from Tokyo to Mount Fuji (Kawaguchiko) is one of Japan’s most popular day trips, with frequent highway buses, direct limited express trains (Fuji Excursion), regular JR + Fujikyu train combinations via Otsuki, and private transfers. For most travelers, the…
Traveling from Nara to Kyoto is one of the easiest day trips in Japan, with frequent JR and Kintetsu trains, local/highway bus options, and private transfers. For most travelers, the best option is the train: JR is great for Kyoto…
Shibuya Crossing (right by Shibuya Station’s Hachiko side) is one of the easiest places in Tokyo to start a trip to Tokyo Station. For most travelers, the simplest route is the JR Yamanote Line (no transfer), while subway options can…
Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the easiest major sights to leave for central Kyoto because JR Inari Station is right next to the shrine. For most travelers, the fastest and simplest route to Kyoto Station is the JR Nara…
From Nagoya Castle to Nagoya Station, the easiest route for most travelers is the subway via Nagoya Municipal Subway; taxis are quickest door-to-door, while the Me~guru sightseeing bus is a fun option when it fits your schedule. (more…)
From ancient Kyoto to neon-lit Tokyo, getting between the two is straightforward once you know your options, typical costs, and how to book them. (more…)
Shinjuku Gyoen and Shinjuku Station are very close, so the best route depends mostly on which gate you exit (Shinjuku Gate, Okido Gate, or Sendagaya Gate), how much luggage you have, and whether you prefer a quick walk or one…
