Travel Guides

• IC Cards in Japan: Suica, PASMO & ICOCA Explained

  How to buy, charge and use Suica, PASMO, ICOCA and other IC cards on trains, subways and buses across Japan — including mobile Suica for iPhone.

• Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It? (+ Regional Pass Alternatives)

  How the Japan Rail Pass works, when it pays off after the 2023 price increase, and the regional JR passes that are often better value.

• From the Airport to the City by Train: Narita, Haneda & Kansai

  The fastest and cheapest train options from Narita, Haneda and Kansai airports into Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, with typical times and fares.