#Trains
7 guides about trains in Japan, newest first.
Your first three hours in Japan: airport to hotel
Immigration, customs, data, cash and the train into the city, in the order you will do them, for Narita, Haneda and Kansai.
Suica, PASMO and ICOCA: the tap card you will use every day
Phone or plastic, Welcome Suica for visitors, how topping up works, and what is changing for Android users in 2027.
Kyoto for first-timers: beating the crowds in 2026
When to visit the big sights, how to get around without the overloaded buses, the new hotel tax, and a sample two-day plan.
How to book the shinkansen as a foreign visitor
Which website covers which line, why foreign cards get declined, the 30-day booking window, oversized luggage rules and what Tokyo to Osaka costs.
Is the Japan Rail Pass still worth it in 2026?
New prices from October 2026, the Nozomi supplement, and a quick way to work out whether a pass beats single tickets for your route.
Travel hands-free: sending your suitcase ahead
How luggage delivery works between hotels and airports, what it costs per bag, how to fill in the form, and when to send it.
Tokyo Subway Ticket: unlimited rides from ¥1,000 a day
What the 24, 48 and 72-hour passes cover, what they do not, and how many rides you need to make them pay.