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  • April 8, 2022

    How to Get to Hiroshima

    A stop on the San’yo Shinkansen line, Hiroshima Station is easy and convenient to reach with local train, tram and bus services running from the station to the most popular destinations in the ci...
  • April 7, 2022

    How to Get to Kobe

    As a stop on the San’yo Shinkansen line along with local and regional lines, Kobe can be accessed via multiple stations and a range of services. On this page you will find the following informati...
  • April 6, 2022

    Getting To & Around Shikoku

    For most international visitors, especially those holding a Japan Rail (JR) Pass, Shikoku is most easily accessed by train with the option of also traveling by ferry, air, express bus or driving ...
  • April 5, 2022

    How to Get to Himeji

    Running from Shin-Osaka Station to Hakata Station in Fukuoka, the San’yo Shinkansen includes a stop at Himeji Station, making it quick and easy to get to. On this page you will find the following...
  • March 17, 2022

    Best Aizu & Tohoku Ski Resorts: Bandai, Inawashiro, Zao Onsen, Geto Kogen & Appi Kogen

    Of Japan's major ski regions, Tohoku including the multiple resorts of Aizu, are the least well-known and least frequented by international visitors. But for those who do make it, the resorts of ...
  • March 17, 2022

    How to Get to Bandai, Inawashiro, Zao Onsen, Geto Kogen & Appi Kogen – Aizu & Tohoku Ski Resorts Info

    The ski resorts of Hoshino Resorts Alts Bandai, Inawashiro, Zao Onsen, Geto Kogen and Appi Kogen are the best in Tohoku, but lying at distance from Tokyo and each other, it takes a little plannin...
  • March 16, 2022

    20 Things to Do Around Nikko & Where to Stay

    Afforded World Heritage status in 1999, the shrine and temple complex of Nikko ranks as one of Japan’s most beautiful and popular cultural attractions, while the area also boasts beautiful natura...
  • March 15, 2022

    How to Get to Nikko

    Located around two hours to the north of Tokyo in Tochigi Prefecture, the World Heritage-listed shrines and temples of Nikko draw millions of visitors each year. On this page you will find the fo...
  • March 10, 2022

    Best Places to Stay in Bandai

    Operated by the Hoshino Resorts group, Bandai is a small to medium-sized resort designed to cater to a high-end market, especially those based in Tokyo, with an all-inclusive 'resort' experience ...