Transport Posts

The Complete Guide to Getting Around in Kyoto

How to get around Japan's ancient capital.

The Complete Guide to Kyoto Discount Travel Passes

The low down on Kyoto travel passes.

Osaka to Tokyo: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Get There

Handy information on your travel options between the two cities. Bullet train, bus and more!

Kyoto to Tokyo: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Get There

The lowdown on your travel options. Bullet train, highway bus, and more!

Getting from Kansai International Airport to Osaka

Limited time only! The Hokkaidō Love 6-Day Pass

Getting to Kobe from Kansai International Airport

The Complete Guide to JR West Rail Passes

Traveling in the western parts of Japan? One of the many JR West Passes might be the cheapest way to get around. Here's what you can do with them.

The Cheapest Way to Get from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto

We break down the fastest and cheapest ways from KIX to Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nara. Tips for tourists and for traveling with luggage too!

Getting from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo: Five Options

Four affordable ways to get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo in Hokkaido. We look at the pricing and practicalities of each option.

Sail the Ocean Blue: Traveling with the Japan Ferry Pass 21

Get your sea legs ready!

Where Time Stands Still: Surviving Layovers in Japan's Busiest Airports

What to do on your Japan airport layover? Don't just sit around—try a tour, take a refreshing shower or chow down on some tasty ramen!

All the Reasons You Need to Move to Fukuoka

Why Japan’s sixth-largest metropolis is attracting more and more foreign residents.

Getting from Nagasaki Airport to Nagasaki City

The cheapest and fastest ways—plus what transport options to avoid.

How to Get from Oita Airport to Beppu, Yufuin and Oita City

The Hokkaido Shinkansen: Is It Worth Your Time and Money?

We weigh the pros and cons—and offer cheaper alternatives too!

Cheap Ferry Deals Between Hiroshima and Matsuyama