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Daibutsu of Kamakura

How to get from Tokyo to Kamakura

Kamakura is one of the most historically significant locations in all of Japan, and it's easily accessible from central Tokyo!

Kawaguchiko

How to Get from Tokyo (Shinjuku) to Kawaguchiko

Many visitors to Japan dream of seeing the iconic Mount Fuji up close and exploring the scenic Kawaguchiko area at the base of the mountain.

Golden week

Traveling in Japan during Golden Week

Japan will celebrate Golden Week from April 29 to May 6, 2025, which comprises four national holidays: Showa Day on April 29th,

Marunouchi Exit at Tokyo Station

A Guide to the Main Train Stations in Tokyo

Tokyo has one of the most developed train systems in the world, and its train stations also follow suit.

Shinkansen bullet train in Japan

Book a private car on the Shinkansen bullet train!

The Shinkansen bullet train is already a premier form of rail travel, but with the option to reserve a private car for you and your travel party, the next time you take a ride can be one to remembe

Nara

How to get from Kyoto to Nara

Discover how to go from Kyoto to Nara and its famous temples from Kyoto.

Itsukushima, Miyajima

How to get from Hiroshima to Miyajima

Easily reached in about 40 minutes from Hiroshima with a Japan Rail Pass, Miyajima is a treasure of an island only 2 km (1 ΒΌ miles) off the mainland in the Seto Inland Sea.

Fuji Shinkansen

How fast does the Japanese Shinkansen bullet train go?

Given the name, one would expect the Shinkansen bullet train in Japan to zip across the country at high speeds, and that would be correct!

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