Tips for traveling in Japan
In this post, I am going to share some useful tips for traveling in Japan, mostly what I learned from the locals during my 2+ years stay. 1. Explore the different train/bus passes. Purchase one-way/round trip tickets from Kinken shops (discount ticket stores). There are numerous passes in Japan, especially for trains. From all-Japan pass to regional/city passes, from 1 day to 7 days (or more) passes, from JR to private rails, it’s crazy how many options there are! It is possible to save up to half the cost by making use of such passes. For one-way/round trip tickets, a cheaper alternative to purchasing directly at train/bus stations is Kinken（金券）shops/machines near stations. Also, if you are considering Seishun 18 pass（青春１８切符）and cannot finish all 5 trips, it is possible to buy/sell used tickets with 1-4 trips remaining at a Kinken shop! 2. Consider all options for airport transfer, including shared taxi. There are many airport transfer options, most commonly...