Transport
Japan Train Guide: Shinkansen, Suica and Local Rail
Shinkansen, local trains, IC cards, and station actions.
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What to Do When Your Train Is Delayed or Stops
Check service updates, ask station staff about alternative routes, and contact any hotels or other providers affected by the delay.
Getting from Japan’s Airports to the City
Use simple maps to choose routes from Haneda, Narita, Kansai, Chubu, and Fukuoka airports.
How to Ride a Shinkansen
Check gates, platforms, car numbers, and your stop in order.
How to Ride Local Buses in Japan: Boarding and Payment
Which door do you use, and when do you pay on a Japanese bus? Check Tokyo and Kyoto examples, numbered tickets, low IC balance and missed-stop recovery.
How to Transfer Between Trains in Japan
Find the line symbols and transfer options for JR, subways, and private railways in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.
Reserve a Shinkansen
Book Shinkansen tickets while checking official sites, counters, and pickup rules.
Use IC Cards such as Suica
Suica types, iPhone and Android requirements, top-ups, gates, and low-balance basics.