Hakone Ropeway Closed? Rebuild the Day from Where You Are
Your options differ at Sounzan, Owakudani and Togendai. Check the affected section and any replacement service before trying to finish the loop.
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Trains, buses, stations, IC cards and luggage on the move.
Tokyo–Hakone–Kyoto: Luggage, a Ryokan Night and the Odawara Connection
Use Odawara for the westbound journey, pack for one night and work backwards from your Kyoto train rather than returning to Tokyo.
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Tokyo to Hakone: Choose Your Train by Where You Are Staying
Romancecar, Shinkansen or local train? Start with your Tokyo hotel, then compare transfers and the journey beyond Hakone-Yumoto.
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Hakone Luggage Delivery: The Noon Deadline That Changes Your Day
Send bags from Hakone-Yumoto to a partner hotel before noon. Check prices, online deadlines, return collection times and alternatives for afternoon arrivals.
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Lake Ashi Pirate Ships: Choosing the Right Port and Ticket
Plan Lake Ashi by departure and arrival port. Compare pirate-ship fares, Freepass coverage, return journeys and the separate Hakone Yuransen boats.
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Is the Hakone Freepass Worth It? Day Trips and Overnight Stays
Compare the Hakone Freepass with the rides you will actually take, including Shinjuku and Odawara prices, Romancecar supplements and Lake Ashi boats.
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Local, Rapid or Limited Express? Reading Train Types in Japan
Train names are only part of the decision. Read the stopping pattern and ticket requirements, with a JR-focused explanation of local, rapid and limited express services.
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Hiroshima to Matsuyama by Sea: Ferry or High-Speed Boat?
Compare the slower car ferry with the high-speed boat between Hiroshima and Matsuyama. Include both port transfers, current fares and the booking rules in your choice.
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Riding Hiroshima’s Trams: Destinations and the Current IC-Card Routine
Read the destination before boarding a Hiroshima tram. This guide covers the July 2026 IC-card procedure, topping up beforehand and paying for children.
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Kyoto Without Relying on Buses: Train Routes and Walkable Sightseeing Areas
Reach Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama and Higashiyama by rail, then walk between nearby sights. A practical Kyoto plan with buses kept for the gaps.
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