Gifu Nagoya to Takayama and Shirakawa-go: Direct Bus or Train First?
Choose a direct Shirakawa-go bus or a Takayama-first route from Nagoya, with reservation, overnight and return-planning advice.
Japan eSIM Guide for Travelers
Getting Around Japan
Trains, IC cards, rail passes, the Shinkansen, airport transfers, and mobile data — the practical decisions for moving around Japan.
Our complete Japan Transport Guide covers IC cards (Suica and PASMO), whether a rail pass is worth it, riding the Shinkansen, getting in from each airport, staying connected, and paying for things — all in one place. Start there, then use the guides below to plan the rest of your trip.
Plan the rest of your trip
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Japan eSIM Guide for Travelers Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen: Which Train, Seat and Luggage Plan Should You Book?
Choose a Tokyo-to-Kyoto Shinkansen plan by matching your departure station, seat and luggage needs to the Kyoto transfer you actually want to make.
Japan eSIM Guide for Travelers Kansai Airport to Osaka or Kyoto: Which Train Should You Take?
Choose the right KIX train for Namba, Tennoji, Osaka, Shin-Osaka or Kyoto, with Terminal 2 and luggage transfers in mind.
Chiba Narita or Haneda to Central Tokyo: Which Train Should You Take?
Choose the right airport train for your first Tokyo base, luggage and arrival terminal: Narita Express, Skyliner, Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu.
Hyogo Osaka to Himeji Day Trip: JR Special Rapid or Shinkansen?
Choose the best Osaka to Himeji train for your day trip: compare the JR Special Rapid, the Shin-Osaka Shinkansen and the direct Sanyo option before visiting Himeji Castle.
Itinerary Tokyo to Kamakura Day Trip: Enoden, Hasedera and the Great Buddha
Plan a practical Tokyo to Kamakura day trip with JR and Enoden fares, Hasedera and Great Buddha hours, ticket choices and busy-day advice.
Itinerary Tokyo to Nikko Day Trip: Train Tickets, Toshogu and a Return Plan
Plan a practical Tokyo to Nikko day trip with the right Tobu train tickets, a first-time Toshogu route, realistic timing and return-train advice.
Fukuoka Fukuoka Airport to Hakata and Tenjin: The Easiest Routes for First-Time Visitors
Choose the easiest route from Fukuoka Airport to Hakata or Tenjin, with current subway and international-terminal bus options for first-time visitors.
Itinerary Tokyo to Hakone Day Trip: A First-Time Route by Train, Ropeway and Lake Ashi Cruise
Plan a practical Hakone day trip from Tokyo with the key transfers, the Hakone Freepass, Owakudani, Lake Ashi and sensible timing advice.
Japan eSIM Guide for Travelers Japan Transport Guide for First-Time Visitors: Trains, IC Cards and Luggage
Learn how to use local trains, IC cards, Shinkansen reservations, airport transfers, and luggage services on a first trip to Japan.