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Best Myoko Kogen Ski Resorts: Akakura Onsen, Akakura Kanko, Ikenotaira, Suginohara, Seki Onsen & Lotte Arai
Sitting at the southern end of Niigata Prefecture, Myoko Kogen is not actually within Nagano however given its closer proximity to many Nagano ski resorts – rather than the other resorts of Niigata to the east – Myoko is often incorporated to into many visitors winter getaway to Nagano. On this page you will find the following information: — Best Myoko Kogen Ski Resorts: The Stats & Facts — Where to Stay in Myoko Kogen? — Japan Ski Resorts: Everything You Need to Know — Getting to & Around Myoko Kogen in Winter — Tours & Charters From Myoko Kogen Myoko experiences a ridiculous amount of snowfall – 14 meters […]
How to Get to Tokyo
As Japan’s sprawling capital city Tokyo will feature on almost every itinerary for first-time visitors, and for many, it will be the point of arrival and/or departure to the country. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Tokyo? — How to Get to Tokyo — Japan Rail Passes & Discount Tickets — Where to Stay in Tokyo? — Things to Do In Tokyo — Best Tours in Tokyo — 30 Things to Do Near Tokyo: Best Day-Trips & Overnight Getaways — Private Tours and Charters In a country where all roads lead to Tokyo, how to get there might seem like a bit of given, […]
Best Way to Get from Narita Airport to Tokyo – Train, Bus or Private Transport?
Located around 70km to the east of central Tokyo, Narita Airport is one of two international airports – along with Haneda Airport – servicing Japan’s capital. For many international visitors, arrival at Narita will be their initial introduction to Japan. As such, a likely early question is what’ the best way to get from Narita Airport into Tokyo? On this page we provide everything you need to know about how to get from Narita Airport into Tokyo with a minimum of fuss including the option of: 1 / Train: Narita Express (N’EX) 2 / Train: Keisei Skyliner 3 / Airport Limousine Bus 4 / Private Transport 5 / Frequently Asked […]
Best Way to Get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo – Train, Bus or Private Transport?
Lying around 18km directly south of central Tokyo, and within the limits of the city, Haneda Airport is one of two international airports – along with Narita Airport -servicing Japan’s capital. As Japan’s busiest airport, Haneda is a common arrival and/or departure point. If it’s your first time coming to Japan, you may well be asking what’s the best way to get from Haneda Airport into Tokyo? On this page we provide everything you need to know about how to get from Haneda Airport into Tokyo with a minimum of fuss including the option of: 1 / Train: Tokyo Monorail 2 / Train: Keikyu Line 3 / Taxi 4 / […]
How to Get to Yokohama
Quick and easy to reach from Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan’s second-most populous city and is just as easy to reach from major cities including Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka and beyond. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Yokohama? — How to Get to Yokohama — Getting from Shin-Yokohama Station to Yokohama Station — 20 Things to Do Around Yokohama & Where to Stay — Things to Do in Tokyo — Best Tours in Tokyo — Things to Do Near Tokyo — Plan Your Visit to Japan Located to the south of the capital on Tokyo Bay, Yokohama has a long history as an important port city. […]
How to Get to Kamakura
Kamakura lies around 60 minutes to the south of Tokyo making it easy to get to from the capital and other major cities. On this page you will find the following information: — Where is Kamakura? — How to Get to Kamakura — 20 Things to Do Around Kamakura & Where to Stay — Things to Do in Tokyo — Best Tours in Tokyo — Things to Do Near Tokyo — Plan Your Visit to Japan Following the victory of the Minamoto clan over the Taira clan in the Gempei War of 1185, the new military government – called the ‘Kamakura Bakufu’ was established in the Kamakura and Minamoto Yoritomo […]
Shiga Kogen Ski Resort
Located around 45km from central Nagano City, Shiga Kogen is Japan’s largest and highest ski resort, boasting an unmatched expanse of interconnected terrain and Nagano’s longest ski season. Comprising 18 ski areas – some large, some small – the entire resort is covered by an all-mountain pass and best enjoyed on a multi-day visit. Shiga’s ski fields lie between 1340 and 2307 metres and as such, are notably higher than any other resort in the region. On this page you will find the following information: — Shiga Kogen Ski Resort: The Stats & Facts — Winter Activities in Shiga Kogen — Where to Stay In & Around Shiga? — Accommodation […]
Discount Shinkansen Tickets: How to Buy Online
By purchasing shinkansen tickets via Japan Rail’s ‘EkiNet’ website, you can access big savings of between 10% to 50% of the standard fare. This page includes information regarding how to: — How to Register an Online Account with EkiNet — How to Search For & Buy Discounted Shinkansen Tickets — How to Collect & Use Your Ticket — Ride the Shinkansen, Join a Tour A step-by-step process is provided below in English. The EkiNet system is however only in Japanese, therefore to use search and select train lines and stations you will need to be able to recognise some kanji i.e. Hokuriku Shinkansen = ‘北陸新幹線’, Nagano = ‘長野’, Tokyo = […]
10 Best Dining & Restaurant Areas in Tokyo
One of the world’s truly great food cities, Tokyo offers visitors astounding dining. From Michelin-starred restaurants that a near impossible to get into to chaotic and smoky eateries tucked under rattling rail lines, you’ll find indulgent and delectable treats in all corners of the capital, with a number of neighbourhoods really standing-out from the crowd. On this page you will find the following information: — Best Dining Neighbourhoods in Tokyo — Where to Stay in Tokyo? — Things to Do in Tokyo — Best Tours in Tokyo — Best Museums In & Around Tokyo — Things to Do Near Tokyo : Best Day Trips and Overnight Getaways — How to […]