Move in Japan (11-14) - Japonly

Because Japan by train, it's child's play.

11/Train

A legendary route from Tokyo to Miyajima via Yudanaka, Kyoto, Nara, Nikko, Hiroshima ...
  
    

One of the most powerful networks, the largest and the most punctual in the world with many shinkansen lines (Rapid train)
We took the JR Pass (Japan Rail Pass) for 2 weeks as we stayed the first week in Tokyo and had only a few local lines.

To reach other islands or the far north, also consider night trains, including Cassiopeia night train the most popular and the most luxurious (only private cabins). It leaves Tokyo late in the afternoon, runs along the Pacific coast and takes the longest underwater tunnel in the world until the island of Okkaido to arrive in Sapporo the next morning.

Rail map to download

Our 3 weeks tour by train.

12 /Tube

Video Suica hyper choubidoubidouba

The PASMO card is a prepaid transportation card, rechargeable at terminal ticket counters and metros (PASMO) or JR stations (refills ¥ 1,000 to ¥ 10,000).
It provides access to most public transportation in Tokyo (subway, JR train, other private line). No need to buy a ticket, the PASMO card helped us save a lot of time. It can also be used to make purchases wherever you see the logo PASMO or SUICA, especially in the 7-11 convenience stores throughout the city and bars and stores in subways and stations!


13/Taxi : with lace and white gloves but do not try to open the doors, which are remotely controlled by the driver!


Beware if the light is red, the taxi is free!

14/Domestic flights as easy as the subway

With basic hand luggage, it is as simple as taking the subway, you cross the porch with an electronic ticket which can also be used for subways and trains to and from the terminal.
There is "the Japan Air Pass" equivalent to the Japan Rail Pass, which can be useful if you want to reach the North or South islands, more info here  

As stated before, also consider night trains for distant destinations or if you prefer the boat, you can enjoy the ferry by night.


Sushi & Saké
Un voyage au Japon (FR)