Complete Kyoto Travel Guide
A practical Kyoto travel guide: Haruka train from Kansai Airport, the subway and bus day pass, kaiseki and Nishiki Market, top temples and when to visit.
The Joy of Driving in Hokkaido, Japan
Driving in Hokkaido is the easiest way to reach its hot springs, coastal roads and flower fields. Where to go, which documents you need and when to drive.
Car Rental in Japan: All You Need to Know
Thinking about car rental in Japan? Here are the real pros and cons, from licence rules and Kei cars to narrow roads, satnavs and Japanese-only contracts.
Getting Around in Tokyo by Subway and Train
Getting around in Tokyo is easier once you know the Yamanote loop, the nine Tokyo Metro and four Toei lines, and which private lines run out to Odaiba.
Traveling by Rail in Japan with JR Pass
How the Japan Rail Pass works for train travel in Japan: train types from local to Shinkansen, where to buy the pass, and how non-reserved seats work.
