![]() Osaka, Okayama and Hiroshima: ICOCA and Pitapa ĪNA and Japan Airlines are the biggest airlines in Japan.Tokyo, Sendai and Niigata: Suica and Pasmo.ICOCA card has a reduced fare from/to Kansai airport using Haruka train. For example, a ride to the airport for half a cost. I arrived at Kansai International Airport, which serves Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Wakayama cities. You purchase a card for a fixed price that includes a discount fare already charged on it. By using the cards, the amount is automatically deducted from the card. It’s fare, but kind of not practical if you have to purchase separate tokens for each ride. The great thing about them is that in Japan fares are calculated in distance. They can also be used in vending machines, convenience stores and restaurants. IC cards are rechargeable cards used to pay fares on public transportation in Japan. Get an IC Card for commuting Train station in Osaka Do you feel comfortable learning languages? Why not learn Japanese? Hone your language skills and teach yourself hiragana and katakana (the two Japanese syllabaries). Learn how to greet, count up to 100, everyday verbs, a couple or quintessential nouns and adjectives and you’re done. Not mentioning that speaking Japanese will surely ease you time there and even take you to off the beaten places. However, they might get really surprised and happy to hear you trying to communicate with them in Japanese. They already expect your knowledge in Japanese is nothing but sushi and arigato. Japanese people are polite and willing to help you. One of my favourite guides and essential part on these Japan travel tips is purchasing Lonely Planet’s guide to Japan. ![]() 7. Get yourself a good travel guide Book cover Get to know Japan Guide and JNTO websitesĭefinitely two of the best free websites with great content and Japan travel tips. Planning has never been easier! Japan Guide and JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organisation). It provides a complete 101 on cultural aspects, teaches you how to ride public transport, money exchange converter for over 30 currencies, basic Japanese lessons, free wi-fi spots map nationwide, weather forecast, direct links to the amazing Japan Guide, suggestion on what to buy as souvenir, emergency guide, earthquake instructions on how to proceed, embassies’ number and details and a list of most common flights to and from Japan.Īvailable for free at Apple Store or Google play. Indeed, it is a great app to have and a great Japan travel tip. You can get it at Apple Store for USD 0.99 – no Android version.Īlternatively, save a jpeg or pdf map on your cloud.ĭespite being extremely handy, don’t rely on them only. It is a fantastic app providing maps from subways all over the world. Get subway maps on your mobile Tokyo subway map īeing official or not there are many apps for you to download and have a ready-to-go subway network map. Very practical and useful app to have installed. I downloaded the app for both, cellphone and iPad. You can also download apps for your cellphone. There are two very useful and easy to use websites for consulting timetables, route planners and fares: Hyperdia and Jorudan. They are punctual, reliable, clean and plentiful. ![]() Get to know Hyperdia and Jorudan Nara train station Book hotels, check weather, use Google maps, check train itineraries and fares. Nowadays travelling with internet is quite handy. Just before leaving Japan place all rental items into the envelope and drop it in any mailbox. You will receive what you ordered plus an empty prepaid return envelope. I rented the device through their website and picked it up at the ryokan I was staying at, in Kyoto. Just double check whether the gadget’s usb port is the same of your usb cable. Super tavel tip: if you carry a powerbank with you there is no need for renting an extra battery. I had a great experience renting one of Global Advanced Communications’ pocket devices. Have you ever heard of pocket wi-fi? It works like a pocket router distributing signal for all your devices. Take note on these 20 tested and approved essencial Japan travel tips to make your stay hassle-free. Going to Japan may seem a mirage on the horizon for some but fear not my friend! In fact, going to Japan is easier than you think. The further we go from our culture it gets trickier to plan a trip. Either by language barrier, long haul flights or the reputation for being pricy.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |