Train connections between Narita Airport and Western Japan
Related topic:Japan Railpass validation procedures at Narita Airport and Narita Express infoAll the data below are updated as of 14th March, 2009.Connections between Narita Airport and the cities on...
View ArticleBus connections between Hakone-Yumoto and Gotemba
Gotemba - Kawaguchiko Bus timetable1) Hakone-Yumoto to Sengoku:Larger table----- ----- -----Larger table----- ----- -----2) (Hakone-)Sengoku to Gotemba Station (and onto Shinjuku)Larger table-----...
View ArticleTransfer from Keisei Line to JR Lines at Nippori Station
Information on how to catch the Keisei Line train from Narita AirportJR Nippori Station has seen a sweeping change in the last couple of few years, and Keisei Station has still been under renovation,...
View ArticleTransfer guide from Keisei to JR Sobu Lines at Funabashi
This transfer is of use for those heading to Maihama (Tokyo Disneyland, Disneysea), Shinjuku avoiding a Yamanote Line ride, each station on the Metro Tozai Line, JR Sobu, Yokosuka and Chuo Line.How to...
View ArticleVisit to Himeji Castle
En route to Kyushu, I paid a visit to Himeji Castle. It was a fabulous castle in many respects, as people point out.Be warned that a renovation work in the castle will start in autumn, 2009, and the...
View ArticleMt Koya
Mt Koya is a generic name of the mountains in Wakayama Prefecture with the altitudes approx. 1,000 meters.Kukai studied the Tantric Buddhism from Eka, his master, at Senryuji Temple (not sure what this...
View ArticleBangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport arrival guide
I've been addicted to visiting Thailand in the last 6 years because of Thai smiles, tasty food, the holiday atmosphere, reasonable prices etc. It never makes me dull.This time I feature the arrival...
View ArticleEnglish - Japanese point it sheet
When you find yourself difficult to be understood in English in Japan, you might find the following sheet of some help..
View ArticleDiscounted Nozomi ticket
If you don't want to travel on the slower and less frequent Hikari between Tokyo and Kyot or Osaka with a Japan Railpass, or if you're unable to purchase a JR Pass, buying a discunted Shinkansen ticket...
View ArticleBe warned when you take the ex-KCR Line from Lowu, the frontier to East Tsim...
On my current trip, I took the Lowu - East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR, ex-KCR train as soon as I cleared the Shenzhen (China) - Lowu (HK) border. Bought a ticket from Lowu to Fortress Hill for 44.5 HKD. As the...
View ArticleFerry trip from Inchon, Korea to Qingdao, China
* This ferry runs domestically in Japan, not the aforementioned Korea - China ferry.--- --- ---I travelled from Inchon, on the outskirts of the metropolis, Seoul, Korea to Qingdao, China by ferry on 23...
View ArticleGetting around Kyoto
It goes without saying Kyoto is one of the most popular destinations in Japan among tourists regardless of nationalities.The Heian Capital was placed here in the Heian Period between 784 and 967....
View ArticleOsechi-Ryori
Osechi-Ryori is traditional Japanese New Year's food most locals enjoy at home. At department stores and super markets the materials and ready made sets are sold nationwide in the end of December.Those...
View ArticleHow to deal with Hyperdia
Looking at several online travel forums, I often notice people struggling to get optimal train connections on the Hyperdia site. Apparently the site very often shows whimsical results, I mean useless...
View ArticleBasic train schedule search on Hyperdia
I'd show how to search train schedules between Narita Airport and central Tokyo on Hyperdia this time.For the Keisei Skyliner schedules, refer to this site(1) Travelling by JR Narita Express (from...
View ArticleShinkansen trip from Qingdao to Shanghai, China
Mori Tower and Grand Hyatt in ShanghaiThis past October I took the bullet train from Qingdao to Shanghai, China. I had intended to take an overnight T train on that segment, yet the train on the day I...
View ArticleThe way from Narita Airport to Maihama, Tokyo Disney Resort
Not a small number of tourists head from Narita Airport to Maihama directly to their hotel, however the last Limousine Bus leaves the airport rather early in the evening, which makes many people flying...
View ArticleIndex on items regarding other countries than Japan
New York City skylinesShinkansen trip from Qingdao to Shanghai, ChinaBangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport arrival guideBe warned when you take the ex-KCR train in Hong KongFerry trip from Inchon, Korea to...
View ArticleSkylines in New York City
The images will show how wonderful the scenery in NYC is. No words necessary.From Empire State Building--- --- ---From Lower Manhattan--- --- ---From the Brooklyn Bridge.
View ArticleHieizan Enryakuji Temple
It's located in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and was first founded by a buddhist monk Saicho in 788. It's the headquarters of the Tendai Sect. Since Saicho opened it, it played a central roll in the...
View ArticleDirections to Sunroute Plaza without going up and down stairs all the way...
This is an image of Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku.If you are a guest of Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku arriving at Shinjuku by Narita Express (NEX) from Narita Airport, have heavy luggage and want to avoid going...
View ArticleDirections to Sunroute Plaza without steps from Southern Terrace Exit at...
As you clear the ticket gate at Southern Terrace Exit, turn to the right, walk this ramp until you reach the main street, Koshu Kaido, then turn to the left.Walk down the sidewalk to the first...
View ArticleSeries 700 on Hikari and Kodama on Tokaido - Sanyo Shinkansen
Series 700 train sets on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen line are used mainly on Hikari between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka / Okayama, and on Kodama between Tokyo and Nagoya / Shin-Osaka apart from on Nozomi...
View ArticleNarita Express tentative timetable
Now the Narita Express runs on a limited schedule to save power after it resumed operations in April. JR East provides the timetable only in Japanese, so I added major station names in alphabet as...
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