With thehike in Japan Rail Pass prices, individual Shinkansen tickets, as well asregional rail passes, are looking more and more attractive. We’ve got all the details on how to buy bullet train tickets, including Cheapo-tested tips.
If you’re wondering where to buy the Japan Rail pass, the easiest way to get the JR pass is by purchasing it online in your country before arriving in Japan. These are the current prices for the Pass. But check the website as these can change:https://japanrailpass.net/en/about_jrp...
Japan’s snow season typically begins in mid- to-late December, just beforeChristmas, and continues through late March or early April. This will vary from resort to resort based on the actual snow conditions.The season peaks from mid-January to late February. Some winter resorts open in late...
The quickest and cheapest option is to take the JR San’yō Line from Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi Station. The train takes just under 30 minutes and costs ¥420. It is also covered by the JR Pass. Or, you can take the Route 2 streetcar from the city center. It is slightly cheaper at...
years. Examples include bowls used in thetea ceremonyand the ornate (but functional) parts of asamurai sword. Read on for five suggestions of Japanese antiques to look out for — all with interesting histories and available for affordable prices. And they’re small enough to fit in your ...
We explored Tokyo using its amazingly efficient public transportation system, using mostly their subways and trains to get around the city. A tip for those who are going to travel around Japan, go ahead and buy the JR Rail Pass. It’s expensive, but worth it. Not only does this pass all...
If you're planning to head to Nikko, consider checking out theNIKKO PASS.It’s a single pass that gives you unlimited rides on majority of the trains and buses in the area, giving you a fuss-free commute throughout Nikko. Plus, you get to enjoy special discounts from several shops in ...
Staying close to it will save you money, time, and energy. If you have aJapan Rail Pass, you can take any train on the JR Yamanote Line for free (it is included in the JR Pass). However, as long as your hotel is close to a metro/subway station, you’ll have easy access to an...
s the captivating true story about the first 28 years of her life as she moves in the world from being a three-year-old toddler abandoned by her mother in a Korean marketplace to being the adopted daughter of an American family living in New Orleans to becoming an independent, ...
“If you’ve ever run for office before, you’ve been to Manny’s,” said Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, adding he comes other days of the year, too, for the food. On Tuesday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Long Beach Mayor R...