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WILLER night buses from Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto | Timetable, fare examples, seat types, toilets, luggage, women-only seats, booking

Using WILLER's official information, this article explains the timetable of the night buses that WILLER EXPRESS runs from Tokyo (Busta Shinjuku, Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu, Ikebukuro) to Osaka and Kyoto, example fares on a Wednesday and a Saturday, the seat types (Relax, Prime, Comodo, Dome, Reborn), the seat type whose buses have a toilet, the size of luggage that fits in the trunk, women-only seats, and how to book and board.

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Night Buses from Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto (JR Night Buses) | Times, Travel Time, Fares, Booking, Luggage Size, Toilets

Times, travel time, examples of fares that change by date, how to book, refund fees, the size of luggage allowed in the luggage compartment under the bus, and on-board facilities of the JR night buses (Gran Dream and Seishun Eco Dream) from Tokyo Station and Busta Shinjuku to Osaka and Kyoto, based on official information from JR Bus Kanto and West Japan JR Bus.

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New Chitose Airport and Sapporo to Niseko | Winter Ski Bus (Reservation Required) and JR Fares, Travel Times and Timetables, Plus Boarding Points and How to Book

How to get from New Chitose Airport and Sapporo to the ski resorts and hotels in Niseko, comparing Hokkaido Chuo Bus's winter ski bus (reservation required) with JR Hokkaido trains that involve a change at Otaru Station. Based on official information from Hokkaido Chuo Bus, JR Hokkaido and New Chitose Airport, this guide covers the fares, timetables and stops of the ski bus that runs from December 12, 2026 to March 22, 2027, how to book and buy tickets, the bus and lift ticket packages, JR fares, travel times and last trains, and the section where transit IC cards cannot be used.

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New Chitose Airport to Sapporo | JR Rapid Airport and Airport Bus Fares, Travel Times and Boarding Points, Plus How to Use the u-seat Reserved Seat and Transit IC Cards

How to get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo Station, Odori Park and Susukino, comparing JR Hokkaido's Rapid Airport train with the airport bus run by Hokkaido Chuo Bus and Hokuto Kotsu. Based on official information from JR Hokkaido, the two bus companies and New Chitose Airport, this guide covers fares, travel times, last departures, boarding points, how to buy the u-seat reserved seat, when to use a transit IC card or contactless payment, how to get from the International Terminal Building to the station and the bus boarding area, and the bus route changes from December 11, 2026.

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How to Use Busta Shinjuku | 4F Boarding Bays and Ticketing Counter, Getting There from Shinjuku Station, Coin Lockers, and Waiting Room Hours

How to use Busta Shinjuku (Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal), the expressway bus terminal on the south side of Shinjuku Station, explained with official information and photos taken on site. Learn how to get there from the New South Gate of JR Shinjuku Station, where to board on 4F (bays A to D), which tickets you can buy at the Ticketing counter and ticket machines, what to do before boarding, coin locker fees, and the hours of the waiting room, convenience store, and Tokyo Tourist Information Center.

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Tokyo/Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko & Mt. Fuji: How to Get There | Fuji Excursion Limited Express, Changing Trains, Highway Bus Fares, Travel Times and Booking

You can get from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji in three ways: the Fuji Excursion limited express from Shinjuku Station with no transfer, trains with a change to the Fujikyu Railway Line at Otsuki Station, and highway buses from Shinjuku, Tokyo Station and Shibuya. Based on each operator's official information, this guide covers the fares and travel times for each, booking and payment, luggage, children's fares, how the JAPAN RAIL PASS applies, and the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station.

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Getting Around Osaka, Kyoto and Nara by Train | Fares and Travel Times on JR, Hankyu, Keihan and Kintetsu, and Which Stations to Use

Between any two of Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, there are JR West or private railway (Hankyu, Keihan, Kintetsu) trains that take you there without changing, so you can get around without taking the Shinkansen. Based on each company's official information, this guide covers example fares and travel times for each section, the different stations each company uses, the cost of limited express trains and paid seats, which trains you can ride with an IC card or the JAPAN RAIL PASS, and how to get to Nara Park.

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How to Take a Taxi in Japan and Use Ride-Hailing Apps | GO, Uber and DiDi, Fares, Automatic Doors and How Many People Can Ride

Based on official information from each company, the Tokyo Hire-Taxi Association and the Japanese government, this guide explains the three ways to catch a taxi in Japan (taxi stands, raising your hand on the street, and ride-hailing apps), how to register and pay with GO, Uber and DiDi, whether you can use a phone number or card from outside Japan, example fares in Tokyo, pick-up fees and app fees, and rules for riding such as automatic doors and seat belts.

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Kyoto City Bus and Subway: How to Ride and Fares | Paying Fares, IC Cards, and the Subway & Bus 1-Day Pass

On the Kyoto City Bus, you board at the rear door and pay your fare when you get off, and on most routes the fare is the same no matter how far you ride. Based on official information from the Kyoto City Transportation Bureau, this guide covers paying with cash, an IC card, or a 1-day pass, subway fares, and how to buy and use the Subway & Bus 1-Day Pass.

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Narita Airport to Haneda Airport | Comparing the Limousine Bus and the Train (Access Express)

Compares the two ways to travel between Narita Airport and Haneda Airport: the limousine bus that runs directly from airport to airport, and Keisei Electric Railway's Access Express. Fares, travel times, transfers, the last buses, boarding points and baggage rules are summarized based on official information from Airport Limousine, Keisei Electric Railway, Keikyu and Haneda Airport.

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Fukuoka Airport to Hakata and Tenjin | Subway or Nishitetsu Buses (by International and Domestic Terminal)

From Fukuoka Airport's Domestic Terminal, the subway takes you to Hakata Station and Tenjin without changing trains; from the International Terminal, you either take the free shuttle bus to the Domestic Terminal or ride a Nishitetsu bus. Based on official information from Fukuoka Airport, Fukuoka City Subway and Nishitetsu, this guide covers fares, travel times, boarding points and payment for the subway, the shuttle bus, the Nishitetsu bus to Hakata Station and the Airport Express limited express bus to Tenjin.

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Tokyo to Kyoto and Osaka by Shinkansen | Nozomi, Hikari and Kodama compared, where to board, travel time and fares

To get from Tokyo to Kyoto and Osaka, board the Tokaido Shinkansen at Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station or Shin-Yokohama Station and get off at Kyoto Station or Shin-Osaka Station (the Shinkansen does not stop at Osaka Station). Based on official information from JR Central, JR West and smartEX, this guide covers the differences between Nozomi, Hikari and Kodama, changing trains at Shin-Osaka Station for Osaka Station, fares when you buy on smartEX, the trains you can ride with a JAPAN RAIL PASS, and the seats with a view of Mt. Fuji.

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Shinkansen Tickets: How to Buy and Book | Online booking such as smartEX, ticket machines and ticket offices, reserved and non-reserved seats, and the days when all Nozomi seats are reserved

To ride the Shinkansen you need a basic fare ticket and a limited express ticket, which you can buy online, at reserved seat ticket machines in stations, or at Midori-no-madoguchi (ticket offices). Based on official information from JR Central, JR West and JR East, this guide covers how to use online booking (smartEX, JR-EAST Train Reservation, JR-WEST ONLINE TRAIN RESERVATION), when reserved seats go on sale, children's tickets, the periods when all Nozomi seats are reserved (including the 2026–27 year-end and New Year holidays), and how to ride with an IC card.

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Kansai Airport to Osaka and Kyoto: How to Get There | Choosing between the Kansai-Airport Express HARUKA, Nankai Rapi:t and the Limousine Bus

From Kansai International Airport, take JR West's Kansai-Airport Express HARUKA to reach Kyoto by rail, Nankai trains to reach Namba, or the limousine bus to reach Osaka Station (Umeda) or Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, all with no transfers. This guide compares the fares, travel times and where you get off for the three options, based on official information from JR West, Nankai and Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise.

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Where in Japan can you use Suica and ICOCA? | IC card areas and what to know when riding between areas

A Suica or PASMO bought in Tokyo also works on trains and buses in Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Fukuoka and other regions: just tap it. Based on official information from the JR companies, this guide explains the 10 IC cards that can be used nationwide, the main railway companies in each region, how to buy a ticket when your trip crosses from one area into another, and what to know about topping up and refunds.

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How to Bring a Large Suitcase on the Shinkansen | Reserving a Seat with an Oversized Baggage Area and Where to Put Your Luggage

On the Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu and Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, you must reserve a seat with an oversized baggage area to bring luggage whose three dimensions add up to more than 160 cm. Based on official information, this guide explains where to put luggage of each size, how to reserve, the fee if you do not reserve, and how the Tohoku Shinkansen and other lines differ.

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From Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo | How to Choose Between the Keikyu Line, Tokyo Monorail, and Airport Limousine

Compare three ways to get from Haneda Airport to central Tokyo by fare, travel time, and where you get off. The comparison is based on official information from the Keikyu Line, Tokyo Monorail, and Airport Limousine buses.

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Narita Airport Limousine Bus and Fixed-Fare Taxi | Getting to Your Hotel Without Changing Vehicles, Fares, and How to Board

To get from Narita Airport to the door of your hotel without changing vehicles, take the Airport Limousine bus, which runs direct to major hotels in central Tokyo, or a fixed-fare taxi, whose fare is set for each destination zone. Based on official information, this guide covers fares, child fares and how to board for the Airport Limousine bus run by Tokyo Airport Transportation and for the fixed-fare taxis at Narita Airport.

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From Narita Airport to Central Tokyo | Skyliner, Narita Express or Airport Bus?

A comparison of the three ways to get from Narita Airport into central Tokyo, by fare, journey time, the station you arrive at, and whether you need to book. Based on official information from Keisei, JR East and Airport Bus TYO-NRT.

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How to Use Suica on a Smartphone | Device Requirements for iPhone, Android, and Smartwatches

The requirements for using Suica on an iPhone or Android device, set out from the official guidance of JR East, Apple, and Google. Covers supported devices, the validity period of Welcome Suica Mobile, adding money and checking your balance, and what to use instead on a device that is not supported.

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Welcome Suica: How to Buy and Use It | A 28-Day IC Card for Visitors to Japan

Welcome Suica is an IC card for visitors to Japan that needs no deposit and is sold at airports and major stations. Here is a summary of where to buy it, how much you can load, how long it is valid, where it can be used, and points to watch such as the fact that it cannot be refunded.