Getting Around Japan
Simple guides to Suica, trains, airports, Shinkansen, taxis, and practical transportation tips from a local.
How to Read a Shinkansen Ticket in Japan: Train, Car, Seat & Platform Explained
I use my real Tokyo–Kyoto ticket and station photos to show how I matched the train, departure time, platform, car, and seat from the gate to boarding.
By Aya · Published October 22, 2026 · 12 min read
Tokyo Station to Tokyo Disneyland: Keiyo Line Photo Guide
I walked and photographed the route from Tokyo Station’s main concourse to the Keiyo Line, then show how to read the departure board, reach Maihama, and enter Tokyo Disneyland.
Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu: How to Catch a Highway Bus from Tokyo Station
I walked and photographed the routes from Tokyo Station to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu A and B, then checked tickets, departure boards, luggage, food, and Mt. Fuji options.
What to Do If You Leave Something on a Train in Japan
I once left my smartphone in a Green Car and had to collect it at the terminal station. Here is what I learned about reporting train lost property in Japan.
How to Use the Shinkansen in Japan: Tickets, Seats, Luggage & How to Buy
I photographed Tokyo Station’s reserved-seat machine, Midori-no-Madoguchi, and JR EAST visitor center and use those photos to compare them with SmartEX.
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