#Trains
13 guides about trains in Japan, newest first.
Skyliner vs Narita Express: which airport train to take from Narita
2026 fares, journey times and the N’EX round-trip deal compared, with worked costs for Ueno, Tokyo Station and Shinjuku, plus the cheaper Keisei trains and when a bus wins.
Haneda Airport to Shinjuku and central Tokyo: train, bus or taxi
The cheapest, easiest and fastest ways from Haneda to Shinjuku, Shibuya, Tokyo Station and Asakusa, with 2026 fares from Keikyu, Tokyo Monorail, the Limousine Bus and fixed-fare taxis.
What to book before you go to Japan, and exactly when
A booking timeline for a first Japan trip: hotels, USJ Express Pass, teamLab, Pokémon Cafe, the Ghibli Museum, Shibuya Sky, the shinkansen and airport trains, with the release dates and times that matter.
A Mt Fuji day trip from Tokyo: train, bus or tour
How to see Mt Fuji in a day from Shinjuku: Fuji Excursion train and highway bus fares and times, the Kawaguchiko sightseeing buses, Chureito Pagoda, the 5th Station bus and when a tour makes sense.
Hakone Freepass: is it worth it in 2026?
What the 2-day and 3-day Hakone Freepass cost from Shinjuku and Odawara, the Romancecar supplement, the classic Hakone loop with individual fares, and when the pass does not pay off.
Japan in December: weather, winter lights and year-end closures
Average December temperatures for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka and Sapporo, the big 2026 illuminations with dates, the New Year closures to plan around, ski season openings and what to book early.
Your first three hours in Japan: airport to hotel
Immigration, customs, data, cash and the train into the city, in the order you will do them, for Narita, Haneda and Kansai.
Suica, PASMO and ICOCA: the tap card you will use every day
Phone or plastic, Welcome Suica for visitors, how topping up works, and what is changing for Android users in 2027.
Kyoto for first-timers: beating the crowds in 2026
When to visit the big sights, how to get around without the overloaded buses, the new hotel tax, and a sample two-day plan.
How to book the shinkansen as a foreign visitor
Which website covers which line, why foreign cards get declined, the 30-day booking window, oversized luggage rules and what Tokyo to Osaka costs.
Is the Japan Rail Pass still worth it in 2026?
New prices from October 2026, the Nozomi supplement, and a quick way to work out whether a pass beats single tickets for your route.
Travel hands-free: sending your suitcase ahead
How luggage delivery works between hotels and airports, what it costs per bag, how to fill in the form, and when to send it.
Tokyo Subway Ticket: unlimited rides from ¥1,000 a day
What the 24, 48 and 72-hour passes cover, what they do not, and how many rides you need to make them pay.