Transportation– category –

Japan does not use one payment method for every train. The right choice depends on the journey: a local train or subway, the Shinkansen, a limited express, or a rural line.For most visitors, the simplest setup is an IC card for local trains and subways, a separate ticket or reservation for Shinkansen and many limite...

Using trains and subways is one of the most practical ways to explore Japan. The network may look complicated at first, but most first-time visitors can travel confidently once they understand how to find the correct station, platform, train, transfer, and exit.This guide focuses on the actual experience of using Ja...