Japan is one of those countries with the best means of
transportation. Their trains and buses are efficient modes of
transporting you from one tourist spot to another. These trains and buses are clean,
well-maintained, and it leaves on time. Aside from that, these modes of transportation
have courteous and polite staffs. However,
every nice thing comes with a price.
Transportation in Japan is expensive.
So how can you save on transportation when you travel in Japan? Here are some tips.
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Japan offers tourists a lot of options on
how to save on transportation as its way of attracting more tourists. All these passes were made to help ease the
cost of transportation for tourists visiting Japan.
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One of which is the JR Pass, a nationwide
access to all JR operated trains which cost JPY 29,110 for 7days. We didn’t avail the JR pass as for this to be
maximized; you should travel from one region to another, back and forth – which
we didn’t do.
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Also available in Osaka is the Osaka Amazing
Pass which gives you unlimited rides to all subway, and access to different
Osaka Attractions.
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Tokyo has a Metro Pass and Metro Subway Pass
which also offers unlimited rides to subway and Toei lines.
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Going to Tokyo from Osaka using the
Shinkansen will cost you almost JPY 14,200. Use the overnight bus instead.
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Still want to ride the Shinkansen? You can still ride it by using a shorter
distance. Like we did. We rode the Shinkansen from Osaka to Kyoto. A Shinkansen ride within a region
is still a Shinkansen experience.
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Walk.
Walking will save you money. As
Japan has a cold climate, you won’t feel very tired while walking. You will not perspire a lot. But make sure to wear comfortable walking
shoes and socks.
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Avoid taxis.
They cost a lot.
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Research a lot and use Hyperdia. Japan’s railway system looks like a spaghetti
to me. It is so confusing. Download the Hyperdia app once you arrive in
Japan as it will help you navigate Japan railways and subways easier.
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Tokyo’s train map (both subway and JR lines). Looks like a spaghetti, right? (photo from JR website).
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These are some tips on how to save on transportation
when you travel to Japan. Enjoy your
trip! J
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