Chubu AreaHow to transfer between Nagoya and Osaka/Kyoto by train
Which one is better, Shinkansen (left) or Kintetsu (right) ? If you have to move between Nagoya and Osaka (or Kyoto)...
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7 to 9 daysSample itinerary of staying in Osaka, Kyoto and Osaka 8 days
You can find the sample itinerary of overnight in Osaka, Kyoto and Osaka again.
Station informationWakayama and Wakayamashi stations guide. The difference of these stations and which station is more convenient for travelers?
There are two stations in Wakayama. These are JR Wakayama station and Nankai Railway Wakayamashi station. This post explains you these two stations in Wakayama.
Station informationTengachaya station guide. How to transfer among Nankai Railway and Subway line
Tengachaya is one of the stations on Nankai Railway. However this station is one of the best transfer point of Nankai Railway and Osaka Metro subway. Please find more information about Tengachaya station in this post.
2017 fall Mt Koya and WakayamaTwo days trip to Koyasan (Mt. Koya) and Wakayama from Osaka, Part 1 – Namba to Koyasan
I visited Koyasan and Wakayama in October, 2017. I wrote the beginning part of the trip from Osaka, Namba to Koyasan station in this post.
Station informationShin-Imamiya station guide. How to transfer among JR, Nankai Railway and Subway lines
JR Shin-Imamiya station Tsutenkaku Tower Exit exterior Shin-Imamiya is one of the stations on Osaka Kanjo (loop) lin...
4 to 6 daysVisit Osaka and Kyoto for 5 to 7 days sample itinerary
I have made the sample itinerary that is Kyoto and Osaka stay for 5 to 7 days before. Visit Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and ...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraNamba stations guide. How to change the trains among Nankai, Kintetsu, Hanshin, subway and JR.
Namba is one of the downtown cores in Osaka. There are many railway lines and many Namba stations as will. It is very complicated. This post shows you all Namba stations with many photos. You can find how to change trains there.
Kansai (KIX)Kansai airport transportation guide. Find info about station, ticket, airport bus and high speed ferry
Airport is tourist friendly spot. But you may be hurry when you arrive in Japan, especially if you arrive in late ni...
Kansai (KIX)How to choose the deals for access to/from Kansai Airport
If you arrive in Kansai airport, most of you go to Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe or maybe Nara, Wakayama. There are many deals ...
Rail pass for visitorsKintetsu Rail Pass, Most affordable deal for Osaka/Kyoto-Nagoya and access to Ise.
Kintetsu Railway is the biggest railway company other than JR. This railway connects Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Yoshino, Ise and Nagoya. Kintetsu Rail Pass offers unlimited train ride in all Kintetsu railway network. This post explains you how to use this pass.
4 to 6 daysHow to build the itinerary and choose the deals for Osaka stay 5 to 7 days.
If you stay in Osaka only and make some day trips to outside Osaka, this sample itinerary helps you to build your trip plan.
4 to 6 daysVisit Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe for 5 to 7 days sample itinerary
This post shows you very basic trip plan which include Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe in 7 days duration.
Kansai (KIX)How to access to Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe from late arrival flight at Kansai Airport-KIX
I have received many inquiries about access to Osaka from the flight that arrive after 21:00 at Kansai airport (KIX)...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraOsaka train route guide. How much can we use JR Pass in Osaka? How to choose the best route by train to get the major spots in Osaka?
There are lots of the train lines and subway lines in Osaka. This post shows you the train network in Osaka. You can learn how to get the major places in Osaka.
Chubu AreaIse access guide. Kintetsu is the best way but we can use JR Pass too.
Ise is well known as home of Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu). This is one of the most sacred and most famous Shinto shr...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraICOCA and Haruka, Kansai One Pass and Haruka, and Haruka discount ticket. Very flexible and good deal for tourist who stay in Kansai.
Kansai One Pass and Haruka, ICOCA and Haruka and Haruka discount ticket are the special discount deals which is designed for the overseas passengers only. If you buy Kansai One Pass and Haruka or ICOCA and Haruka, you can take the limited express Haruka at the discount rate and IC card. This post explains you how to choose this deal and how to use this deal.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraHow to use JR West Kansai Area Pass. Compare pass and single fare.
This posts explains you how to use Kansai Area Pass. It is one of JR West rail passes and it covers whole part of Kansai area.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraHow to use Kansai Thru Pass. Compare pass and single fare.
Kansai thru pass is one of the best option to travel in Kansai area, such as Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Wakayama, Koyasan. This post shows you how to use this pass.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraNara access guide from Osaka, Kyoto, Kansai airport and Kobe by JR, Kintetsu Railway and Airport bus
Nara is one of popular places in Kansai area. This post explains you how to get Nara from several places in Kansai area.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraShin Osaka station guide. How to change Shinkansen, Haruka, Thunderbird and local train access to Osaka, Umeda and Namba
Shin-Osaka station is the Shinkansen terminal station in Osaka. JR Osaka station is one station away by JR local train and Osaka Metro connects Shin-Osaka and Namba. This post shows you the station structure and how to change the trains at Shin-Osaka station.
Network of JR trainsKansai train networks guide. How to move between Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Wakayama. Make sure JR lines and non JR lines
There are many train running in Kansai region, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and surrounding places. This post shows you the train network in Kansai region. You can find the difference of JR and non JR lines and which train you should take in your trip.
Network of JR trainsHow to use JR Pass in downtown Osaka. Find how much you can use Japan Rail Pass in Osaka.
If you use JR Pass or other JR deals, such as Kansai Area Pass, do you know how much you can use the pass? Do you know where you can go without any extra charge? This post tells you everything about JR pass coverage in downtown Osaka.
Kansai AreaHow to access to Mt. Koya (Koyasan)
This is the access guide to Mt. Koya (Koyasan). You may find the deal to visit there and how much you can use JR pass or other deals.