Transport(17 guides)

Narita, Haneda, KIX to City: Airport Transfer Comparison

Routes from Narita, Haneda, and Kansai airports to the city, with time and fare tables plus late-night options.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Domestic Flight Baggage Rules in Japan (ANA, JAL, and LCCs)

Carry-on and checked baggage limits for domestic flights in Japan, comparing full-service airlines and low-cost carriers, with fees.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Renting a Car in Japan: IDP Rules by Country

Whether you can drive in Japan on your foreign license, which countries need an International Driving Permit, and which use an official translation instead.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Suica on Your Phone: Foreign iPhone & Android Compatibility

Whether you can add Suica to a foreign iPhone or Android phone, how to set it up in Apple Pay or Google Wallet, and which cards can top up.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Can I Use My Suica Everywhere in Japan? Nationwide IC Card Guide

Whether your Suica or Pasmo works in Osaka, Kyoto, and other cities, plus the regional exceptions where IC cards are not accepted.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Is the JR Pass Still Worth It? Price Break-Even Tables

Is the Japan Rail Pass worth it after the price rise? Break-even tables for common routes and a simple decision flow.

Updated: 2026-06-13

How to Ride Local Buses in Japan (Front or Back Door?)

How to pay on Japanese local buses: front or back door, flat fare or distance fare, IC cards, and the regional differences that confuse tourists.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Luggage Forwarding (Takkyubin): Send Bags Ahead in Japan

How to send your suitcase ahead to your next hotel or airport in Japan, with costs, timing, and instructions.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Missed the Last Train in Japan: Your Real Options

What to do when you miss the last train in Japan: compare taxi, late-night bus, net cafe, capsule hotel, karaoke, and waiting for the first train.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Overnight Buses in Japan: Booking and What to Expect

Whether overnight buses are worth it, how to book one as a tourist, and the difference between 3-row and 4-row seats.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Regional Rail Passes vs the JR Pass: Which Saves More

How JR regional passes compare with the nationwide JR Pass, with break-even tables for JR East, West, Hokkaido, and Kansai, so you can pick the cheaper option.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Avoiding Rush Hour on Japanese Trains

When rush hour happens in Japan, which trains and lines to avoid, and how to handle large luggage during peak commuting times.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Shinkansen Luggage Rules: The 160cm Limit Explained

How the Shinkansen oversized baggage rule works, how to reserve a large-luggage seat, and what if your bag is too big.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Suica & Pasmo for Tourists: How to Get and Use IC Cards

How tourists get a Suica or Pasmo in Japan, how to charge it, and how to use it on trains, buses, and at shops.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Taxis in Japan: Apps, Costs, and How to Pay

How to get a taxi in Japan using ride-hailing apps, what late-night fares cost, and whether you can pay with a foreign card or need cash.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Train Delays in Japan: Certificates and Refund Rules

What to do when your Japanese train is delayed: how delay certificates work, when you get a limited-express refund, and what is not refundable.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Japan Train Etiquette: What Actually Matters

A simple guide to Japanese train etiquette for tourists: quiet calls, priority seats, eating, backpacks, and the rules that actually matter.

Updated: 2026-06-13