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Japan Transport Guides

Japan Transport Guides: transport guides grouped by region, based on official Japanese tourism and transport sources, each with the date the information was checked.

9 guides

Tokyo

Green E235 series JR Yamanote Line trains running side by side, an essential ride for getting around Tokyo
TransportTokyo

Tokyo Transport Guide 2026: Narita and Haneda to the City, Subway Tickets and the JR Yamanote Line

Tokyo transport guide: Narita and Haneda to the city, new Tokyo Subway Ticket prices from March 2026, how to use Suica, and Yamanote Line tips, with a fare table.

Updated 2026.10.19

Osaka

Osaka Castle Main Tower on a clear day, a signature free attraction with the Osaka Amazing Pass
TransportOsaka

Osaka Amazing Pass 2026: Prices, Free Attractions and 1-Day vs 2-Day Pass (Now a Mobile QR Ticket)

The 2026 Osaka Amazing Pass is a mobile QR ticket: 3,500 yen for 1 day, 5,000 yen for 2 days. Free attractions, usage rules, no child pass, and how to break even.

Updated 2026.10.19

Kyoto

A Kyoto City Bus stopped in front of Kyoto Station, the bus most visitors use to reach Kyoto's sights
TransportKyoto

Kyoto Transport Guide 2026: City Buses, Subway, Day Passes and How to Avoid the Crowds

Getting around Kyoto: city bus 230 yen, subway 220-360 yen, the 1,100 yen Subway and Bus One-Day Pass, the discontinued bus pass, crowd tips and the 2027 fare plan.

Updated 2026.10.19

Hokkaido

A JR Hokkaido 789 series limited express standing at a snowy platform, the main way to travel in Hokkaido without a car
TransportHokkaido

Hokkaido Without a Car: JR, Buses and Rail Passes (2026 Fares)

Visit Hokkaido without a car: New Chitose Airport transfers, 2026 JR Hokkaido Rail Pass prices, fares from Sapporo and winter travel tips.

Updated 2026.10.19

Kyushu

A Kyushu Shinkansen Series 800 train at the platform, marked THE KYUSHU SHINKANSEN, the mainstay of getting around Kyushu
TransportKyushu

Kyushu Transport Guide 2026: JR Kyushu Rail Pass, SUNQ PASS or Rental Car (With Post-Earthquake Updates)

Getting around Kyushu: JR Kyushu Rail Pass prices, SUNQ PASS bus tickets, driving, and Kyushu Shinkansen status after the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake.

Updated 2026.10.19

Okinawa

The Kouri Bridge, a regular stop for drivers in Okinawa, spanning emerald water with Kouri Island and Ocean Tower in the distance
TransportOkinawa

Driving in Okinawa from Taiwan: Japanese Translation of Your Taiwan Licence, Car Rental, ETC and Road Rules

Driving in Okinawa on a Taiwan licence: get the Japanese translation same day at a Taiwan DMV office for NT$100, plus rental steps, ETC tolls, bus lanes and road rules.

Updated 2026.10.19
An Okinawa Yui Rail monorail train on the elevated track in Naha under a blue sky, the main way to get around Okinawa without a car
TransportOkinawa

Okinawa Without a Car: Monorail, Buses, Day Tours and a 4-Day Itinerary

Visit Okinawa without a car: Yui Rail monorail fares and 1-day pass, the 3-day local bus pass, buses to Churaumi Aquarium, day tours and a 4-day, 3-night plan.

Updated 2026.10.19

All of Japan

Two Ordinary-car 21-day JR Passes lying on a table next to a map of Kansai
TransportBefore You Go

Is the JR Pass Worth It? 2026 Prices, Best Itineraries and Regional Pass Comparison

2026 JR Pass prices for the 7/14/21-day passes, online vs. agent price gaps, the NOZOMI supplement ticket, and how to choose between Kansai, Kyushu and Hokkaido passes.

Updated 2026.10.19
A physical Welcome Suica card with a cherry blossom design, the Japan transit IC card made for visitors
TransportBefore You Go

Suica Card Guide 2026: Set Up on iPhone or Android, Buy a Welcome Suica Card and Top Up

How to set up Suica on iPhone (checked October 2026): Apple Wallet vs Welcome Suica Mobile, Android status, Welcome Suica card validity and how to top up.

Updated 2026.10.19