Buses are a good way to travel long-distance, especially if you want to save on cash. If you want to save on a hotel as well, you might want to consider an overnight bus (夜間バス – yakan basu). Get on the bus in the evening, and arrive at your destination bright and early the next […]
Note: One of the best ways to get a good deal is to reserve directly on a travel company website: HIS for international travel and NTA or JTB for domestic travel. Or book your transportation directly through the bus company, JR, or airline, and book your hotel through Jalan.net, which is available in English and […]
To China Shanghai Travel time: 48hrs Cost: ¥25,000 Company: Nitchu Kokusai Ferry Phone: 078-392-1021 Tianjin Travel time: 50hrs Cost: ¥32,000 Company: China Express Line Phone: 078-321-5791 To Korea Pusan Travel Time: 15 hrs Cost: ¥10,500 Company: Kanpu Ferry Phone: 083-24-3000 To Hokkaido Maizuru, Otaru & Tsuruga Travel Time: 29 hrs Cost: Prices vary depending on […]
When tsunamis caused by a powerful earthquake caused serious damage to south and southeast Asia in December 2004, many JETs were spending their winter vacations abroad. More than a few were actually in Thailand, Indonesia, and other countries that were seriously affected by the calamity. When a disaster like this happens, your friends and family […]
With numerous different train companies in Japan, hundreds of train lines and heaps of people all trying to cram on the same train, public transit can be a little overwhelming at times. The following information should hopefully help make traveling on trains a little easier. There are three major train lines for travel in the […]