Is the Tokyo Subway Ticket Worth It? Choosing a 24-, 48- or 72-Hour Pass
Compare your actual route before buying a Tokyo Subway Ticket: it covers Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway, but not JR.
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Trains, buses, stations, IC cards and luggage on the move.
Sending Luggage from the Airport to Your Hotel in Japan
Ask when your suitcase will arrive before sending it, and keep everything needed for the first night with you.
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Reserved or Unreserved Shinkansen Seats? Start With Your Departure Time
Choose a reserved seat for a fixed itinerary, and check whether unreserved seats are available before a flexible journey.
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Lost in Tokyo or Shinjuku Station? Read One Sign at a Time
Find the line, platform and exit in that order rather than trying to understand a whole major station at once.
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Missed the Last Train in Japan? What to Check in the First Five Minutes
Check another rail route, a taxi or nearby accommodation before wandering away from the station late at night.
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Sending Luggage Between Hotels in Japan
Confirm the next hotel’s acceptance, work back from the delivery date and keep essentials with you while the suitcase travels.
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No Coin Locker Available in Japan? Other Ways to Store Large Bags
Find another locker area or staffed storage, and check collection deadlines before planning the rest of your day.
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Taking a Large Suitcase on the Shinkansen: Space and Reservation Rules
Measure your packed suitcase, check the route’s baggage rules and reserve the appropriate seat before travelling.
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How to Ride Local Buses in Japan: Boarding, Tickets and Paying
Check the boarding door and payment method, then follow the route’s instructions for cash, numbered tickets or IC cards.
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Suica, PASMO or ICOCA? Choosing an IC card for Japan
Choose an IC card you can buy easily on arrival, then compare validity, refunds and the routes where it works.
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