Rail in Japan
4 guides
Tokyo to Osaka by Shinkansen: Fares, Times and How to Book (2026)
Japan's busiest bullet train corridor in one guide. Nozomi journey times, Green Car vs Ordinary fares, booking steps and a first-hand Green Car review.
Tokyo to Sapporo by Train: Tickets, Times and the Transfer You Need to Know
There is no direct bullet train to Sapporo yet. This guide covers the two-leg journey, the transfer at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, JR Pass costs and what to expect.
Tokyo to Kyoto by Train in 2026: Tickets, Times & What to Expect
Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen in 2026: fares, booking methods, JR Pass maths, and the seat to pick for Mount Fuji. Straightforward route guide from Planet Patrick.
Demystifying the JR Pass: My 2026 Guide to Japan Rail
The JR Pass stopped being an automatic win after the 2023 price hike. Who it still fits, and who is better off with point-to-point tickets.