Transport

Planning Your Trip Using Hyperdia.com

Jenny

We’ve made a handy walkthrough video to show you exactly how to use hyperdia.com to plan your trip round Japan ...

Airplane | © Kuster & Wildhaber Photography via Flickr

Direct Flights to Japan from Europe

Terry

An overview of airlines flying to Japan from Europe. Find the best prices and routes for your flights to Japan.

Screenshot of Hyperdia search result

Hyperdia – Planning Your Japan Rail Pass Itinerary

Terry O'Brien

The Hyperdia online train timetable is very useful for those travellers wanting to plan their itinerary around Japan. Here we guide you through how to tweak the search criteria to ensure your search results only show journeys valid using the Japan Rail Pass.

Road sign in Tokyo | © Japan Trip

Driving In Japan – Need to Know

Jenny

Japan may be famous for its super fast shinkansen trains and hyper-efficient metro systems, but outside of the big cities public transport can be infrequent. If you plan to visit some of the more remote areas of the country, hiring a car can be a good idea.

Bullet train arriving at the platform (super fast) | © Japan Trip

How Much Does A Japan Rail Pass Cost?

Terry O'Brien

The price of a Japan Rail Pass depends on duration, train class and how old you are! Let us explain the key factors to help you decide which pass is right for you.

Japan Rail Pass

Japan Rail Pass – The Basics

Terry O'Brien

If you plan to explore Japan, the Japan Rail Pass offered by JR (Japan Rail) to foreign tourists visiting Japan (and Japanese Nationals permanently living outside Japan) is great value and definitely worth considering based on your itinerary.