How to get from Hiroshima to the Shimanami Kaido

From Hiroshima, the Shimanami Kaido is closer than it looks—here’s how to reach its island-hopping cycling route by train, bus, car, or tour, plus booking tips and maps. (more…)

How to get from Naha to Ishigaki

Planning to hop from Okinawa’s capital Naha to the subtropical beaches of Ishigaki? Here’s exactly how to do it, step by step. (more…)

How to get from Osaka to Kinosaki Onsen

Kinosaki Onsen is one of Kansai’s most charming hot spring towns, and getting there from Osaka is easy once you understand the train, bus, and self-drive options that link Osaka Station and Kansai Airport with Kinosaki Onsen Station. (more…)

How to get from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Shinjuku

Haneda (HND) is Tokyo’s most convenient airport for the city, and Shinjuku is reachable in about an hour by airport bus or with one simple train transfer—choose based on luggage, arrival time, and whether you want door-to-door comfort. (more…)

How to get from Fukuoka to Yakushima

Thinking about swapping Hakata’s ramen stalls for Yakushima’s mossy cedar forests? This guide explains every practical way to get from Fukuoka to Yakushima—by direct flight or via Kagoshima by train and boat—plus booking tips, maps and FAQs so you can…

How to get from Tokyo to Kawagoe

Tokyo to Kawagoe is one of the easiest day trips from Tokyo, with fast trains, discount passes, and even guided tours that get you to “Little Edo” in around 30–60 minutes. (more…)

How to get from Sapporo to Furano

Planning a trip from Sapporo to Furano? Here’s how to choose between train, highway bus, rental car, and private transfer in every season. (more…)

How to get from Nagoya to Takayama

Nagoya is the closest major gateway to the mountain town of Takayama, and you can travel between them by express train, direct highway bus, local trains, rental car or private transfer depending on your budget, time and how much scenery…

How to get from Osaka Kansai Airport to Osaka Castle

Traveling from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Osaka Castle is straightforward, with the best options being the JR Haruka + JR/Osaka Metro connection or the Nankai Railway + Osaka Metro connection. JR Haruka runs directly from Kansai Airport to Tennoji,…

How to get from Osaka to Naoshima

Heading from Japan's food capital to its legendary art island? Here's exactly how to get from Osaka to Naoshima by train, bus, car and ferry, with step-by-step routes and booking tips. (more…)