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  • May 13, 2020

    Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass)

    Most international visitors coming to and from Nagano will make at least one journey on Japan’s famous shinkansen. Often referred to as the ‘Bullet Train’, the shinkansen network spans the countr...
  • December 19, 2009

    Fukuoka: Hakata Station Area

    Hakata Station is both the largest station in both Fukuoka City and the entire Kyushu region and the terminus to the San'yo Shinkansen and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. Located in the heart of the cit...
  • December 18, 2009

    Fukuoka: Tenjin Station Area

    Located around 5 minutes from Hakata Station, the area around Tenjin Station is one of Fukuoka’s most convenient in terms of accommodation and most fun in terms of dining and entertainment. Posit...
  • December 17, 2009

    Nagasaki: Nagasaki Station Area

    A popular destination for many international visitors, Nagasaki offers a large range of accommodation options starting with the area around Nagasaki Station including nearby Nagasakiekimae Statio...
  • December 16, 2009

    Nagasaki: Chinatown / Dozamachi Area

    Located to the south of the central city and Nagasaki Station area, the Chinatown area of Nagasaki borders the Dozamachi district – an area that offers visitors plenty of choice when it comes to ...
  • December 15, 2009

    Nagasaki: Unzen Onsen Area

    Sitting to the east of Nagasaki City, Unzen Onsen is a popular hot spring town on the flanks of Mount Unzen – one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. While that might sound alarming to some travell...
  • December 14, 2009

    Kumamoto: Kumamoto Station Area

    Most famous for its castle, Kumamoto is an easy city to reach thanks to the Kyushu Shinkansen line which includes a stop at Kumamoto Station. The station is located slightly to the south of the c...
  • December 13, 2009

    Kumamoto: Kumamoto Castle Area

    Considered one of Japan’s three most impressive castles – along with the Himeji and Matsumoto – Kumamoto Castle is something of a must-see for any first-time visitor to the city. A large and...
  • December 12, 2009

    Kumamoto: Kurokawa Onsen Area

    One of Japan’s most charming hot spring towns, Kurokawa Onsen lies to the east of Kumamoto City within Aso-Kuju National Park. Through the active involvement of the local community, Kurokawa reta...