Transportation

Using various modes of transportation to navigate across Japan can be challenging, especially for first-time visitors. At first glance, getting around may seem complicated. Many people may worry that without a rechargeable transit card, they won’t be able to ride trains, buses, and other forms of transportation. However, this is not the case—traveling in Japan is easier than it appears.

In addition to public transportation, there are many places to rent a car. Even if one would like to visit areas with limited public transportation, one should not have difficulty getting around. To help first-time travelers, we’ve compiled detailed information about transportation in Japan. We hope these articles will be useful when planning one’s trip here.