Intercity Trains and Buses
Japan has an impressive array of overground public transportation services, from the Shinkansen and express trains to highway buses, making it easier to see everything the country has to offer.
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Inter-city Travel by Rail
(original photo by Takeshi Kuboki; CC BY 2.0)
Express and bullet trains (shinkansen) allow you to travel long distances in a short time period. Unlike ordinary cars, they charge a fee in addition to the base fare. These trains may carry first class (“Green”) cars with more spacious…
Japan Rail Passes
(original photo by Antonio Tajuelo; CC BY 2.0)
There are a number of JR Passes aimed at tourists that allow for unlimited travel on designated services. In addition to the Japan-wide JR Rail Pass, the various member companies of the Japan Rail Group offer passes valid for travel…
Inter-city Travel by Highway Bus
(original photo by MIKI Yoshihito; CC BY 2.0)
Inter-city coach transportation by “highway bus” (or “kosoku bus,” 高速バス) is an attractive budget option for long distance travel in Japan. Highway bus fares can be significantly cheaper than airplane or shinkansen tickets, and routes between major cities and tourist…
