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Narita International Airport
Located to the east of Central Tokyo, Narita Airport (NRT) handles a significant number of international flights, making it many visitors point of entry and/or exit in Japan. Tokyo’s Haneda Airport also handles international traffic so ensure you check which airport you are flying in/out of. On this page you will find the following information: — Entering & Exiting Japan — Train Services to / from Narita Airport — Activating & Exchanging a Japan Rail (JR) Pass — Bus Services to / from Narita Airport — Getting to Nagano from the Airport: Train, Bus or Charter? — Accommodation In & Around the Airport — Where to Stay in Tokyo — […]
Haneda International Airport
Located to the south of Central Tokyo, Haneda Airport (HND) handles less international traffic than Tokyo’s Narita Airport, but due to its large number of domestic flights, it is the busiest airport in Japan. On this page you will find the following information: — Entering & Exiting Japan — Train Services to / from Haneda Airport — Activating & Exchanging a Japan Rail (JR) Pass — ‘Flat Rate’ Taxis to / from Haneda Airport — Getting to Nagano from the Airport: Train, Bus or Charter? — Accommodation In & Around the Airport — Where to Stay in Tokyo — Things to Do in Tokyo — Best Tours in Tokyo — […]
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) – or simply, ‘Chubu Airport’ – is Japan’s smallest international airport. Located 35km from Nagoya City it is the only international airport in Central Japan. On this page you will find the following information: — Entering & Exiting Japan — Train Services to & from Chubu Airport — Activating & Exchanging a JR Pass — Getting to Nagano from Chubu Airport — Private Charters to & from Chubu Airport — Accommodation In & Around the Airport — Things to Do Around Nagoya & Where to Stay — Plan Your Visit to Japan — Book With Us! Nagano’s No.1 Tour & Charter Operator The airport has […]
Omiya Station
Located in Satiama, Omiya Station is major transport hub with multiple Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ lines and the Narita Express (NEX) rapid service to the airport all running to and from the station. Combined with many local lines servicing the surrounding area including central Tokyo, Omiya is a convenient area for international visitors to base themselves – allowing easy access into and away from Tokyo. On this page you will find the following information: — Train Lines / Services to Omiya Station — Transferring Shinkansen Lines at Omiya — Rail Passes Covering Travel to Omiya — Purchasing & Activating a JR Pass — Private Charters to / from Omiya — […]
Takasaki Station
Lying 100km to the north-west of central Tokyo, Takasaki Station is an important stop on both the Hokuriku Shinansen Line – bound for Kanazawa via Nagano – and Joetsu Shinkansen Line – bound for Niigata via Echigo-Yuzawa. As such, Takasaki connects two of the Central Japan’s three shinkansen lines – a convenient transit point when moving to and from the capital to Nagano and Niigata. On this page you will find the following information: — Train Lines / Services to Takasaki Station — Transferring Shinkansen Lines at Takasaki — Rail Passes Covering Travel to Takasaki — Purchasing & Activating a JR Pass — Private Charters to / from the Station […]
Kanazawa Station
Located in Ishikawa Prefecture in Central Japan, Kanazawa Station sits at the border of eastern and western Japan. A lovely city in its own right, Kanazawa has become a favourite on the tourist route from Tokyo to Kyoto and Osaka. A city known for its beautiful gardens, historic districts and streetscapes and fantastic seafood, Kanazawa has a lot to offer and its station is a convenient hub connecting visitors to many regions of Japan. On this page you will find the following information: — Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kanazawa — Other Train Lines / Services to Kanazawa — Rail Passes Covering Travel to Kanazawa — Purchasing & Activating a JR Pass […]
Nagoya Station
Located in the center of Nagoya City, Nagoya Station is one of the region’s main transport hubs and a convenient place from which to explore east, west and central Japan. On this page you will find the following information: — Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya Station — Other Train Lines / Services to Nagoya — Getting to & from Chubu Centrair Airport — Rail Passes Covering Travel to Nagoya — Purchasing & Activating a JR Pass — Private Charters to / from Nagoya — Nagoya Station Tourist Information — Accommodation In & Around the Station — Things to Do Around Nagoya & Where to Stay — How to Get to Nagoya […]
Takayama Station
Takayama is a small but modern and busy station servicing the historic old town of Takayama. It is the nearest major station to the villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, as well as the alpine valley of Kamikochi. On this page you will find the following information: — Train Lines / Services to Takayama Station — Rail Passes Covering Travel to Takayama — Purchasing & Activating a JR Pass — Bus Services to Takayama Nohi Bus Center — Group Tours/Private Tours in Takayama — Hida Takayama Tourist Information Center — Accommodation Nearby the Station — 25 Things to Do Around Takayama & Where to Stay — How to Get to Takayama […]
Kyoto Station
Kyoto Station is a major stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line running from Osaka to Tokyo, along with many other train lines including intercity rapid services. This modern and spacious station is known for its design and ample selection of shopping and restaurants. On this page you will find the following information: — Tokaido Shinkansen to / from Kyoto — Other Train Lines / Services to Central Japan — Getting to / from Kansai Airport — Reaching Nagano from Kyoto — Rail Passes Covering Travel to Kyoto — Purchasing & Activating a JR Pass — Kyoto Station Tourist Information — Accommodation In & Around the Station — Where to Stay […]