HOW TO GET AROUND FUKUOKA
Several tourist spots are accessible by subway. If this isn’t your first time in Japan, you won’t have any problem navigating the city. Basically, the subway system in Fukuoka is almost the same as Tokyo and Osaka.
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FUKUOKA AIRPORT TO FUKUOKA CITY CENTER
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the primary gateway to Fukuoka City and Kyushu Island in general. It is Japan’s fourth busiest airport (next to Haneda, Narita, and Kansai) and is connected to virtually every other airport in the country.
HIROSHIMA: Travel Passes and ICOCA
Hiroshima is a favorite stop among international tourists visiting Japan, which is not surprising when you think about what the city had gone through in the past, particularly during the end of World War II. Now, the city has become the symbol and beacon of peace, drawing not only those
JAPAN COMMUTE: Train and Bus Etiquette
When traveling, researching the destination would give you an overview of what to expect when you finally get there. Knowing the dos and don’ts of a place will save you from committing cultural blunders and boo-boos when you are in a foreign country. Following the rules and regulations of a
JAPAN COMMUTE: How to Use the Local/City Bus
Japan railway is the major mode of transportation in Japan, whether short-distance travel or long-distance one. Japan trains are not only useful and convenient for locals but also for foreigners. In most cases, cities in Japan rely greatly on their extensive railway services when traveling.
KYOTO: Travel Passes and ICOCA
Kyoto is a popular tourist destination; it combines old and new through its modern and ancient structures. It is home to many centuries’ old temples, shrines and other places of interest. It is often on itineraries because of the many things to do and experience during a visit. Japan is
KANSAI AIRPORT TO KYOTO CITY CENTER
The main gateway to Kyoto is the Kansai International Airport as it doesn’t have its own. Usually, people go to Kyoto on a day tour from Osaka, but if you will go straight to Kyoto from the airport, it can still be easily accessed by train or by bus. Travel
BEST TIME TO VISIT NAGOYA
Japan has four seasons. It gets to experience the cycle of weather transitions and the changing of colors of the surroundings, creating a distinct aura and vibe for each season. The country has something different to offer every turn of the season. Depending on what you want to experience and
SAPPORO COMMUTE: How to Get Around by Train, Subway, and Streetcar
Among prefectural capitals, getting around Sapporo is quite a unique experience. In contrast to other Japanese cities which grew organically, Sapporo was built by design, based on 19th Century “grid” principles. This means that most of the streets are long, straight, and very easy to navigate.
SAPPORO SAMPLE ITINERARY
Sapporo is Hokkaido’s capital and is famous because of the annual Snow Festival. The festival showcases the artistry of the participants; they display their creativity through the sculptures they create, scattered in different parts of the city. The young and young-at-heart will enjoy the frozen statues that come in different