Blog posts

July 3, 2010

Buying Non Jr Rail Tickets

In addition to the JR network, Japan has lots of smaller privately owned lines where you will need to purchase tickets, find out how here.

July 2, 2010

Use Your Jr Pass On Sleeper Trains

Recently we received an email asking about Japan Rail Pass validity on Sleeper Trains, and the opportunities for pre-booking. We tell you more here...

July 1, 2010

Exchange Order Validity Period

Why do I purchase an Exchange Order and not a 'Japan Rail Pass', and how long do I have to validate it?

June 24, 2010

Stowing Luggage On The Bullet Train

Once you’ve activated your Japan Rail Pass and boarded your first Shinkansen Bullet Train, you’ll need somewhere to stow your luggage. More info...

June 24, 2010

How To Use The City Bus

Your Japan Rail Pass not only covers travel on the Bullet Train, but on JR buses too. Find out how to use the bus system with or without a pass here.

June 23, 2010

Reserving Seats & Boarding The Bullet Train

Usually you'll find plenty of empty seats on the Bullet Train, but if you're looking into reserving seats here's what you need to know.

June 22, 2010

Itinerary Tip: Miyajima

June 21, 2010

Plan With The Hyperdia Online Timetable

Discover how to use the Hyperdia online timetable to calculate train timetables and understand if a Japan Rail Pass is the best choice for you.

June 20, 2010

Navigating The Tokyo Metro

Now that's a busy map! Actually, understanding the Tokyo Metro map is easier than you'd expect, we tell you how to decipher it here...

June 18, 2010

Benefits Of Prepaid Travelcards

Around the big cities a prepaid travelcard could help you save money on your travel (and make things a whole lot simpler!) Here are your choices...