Getting around Japan
Most transport decisions in Japan are easier than they look once you start from the trips you will actually take. This hub collects the guides for everyday fares, city passes and long-distance trains, including the luggage rules that catch visitors out on the Shinkansen.
Guides in this hub
Japan IC Card for Tourists: Welcome Suica, PASMO or Pass?
A conservative first-time visitor guide to choosing between an IC card setup and Tokyo subway pass route math, with current-source checks before relying on mutable card details.
Shinkansen Luggage Rules: When You Need an Oversized Seat
A quick decision guide for Tokaido-Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen travelers: measure your suitcase, check the 160 cm and 250 cm size bands, and know when to reserve an oversized-baggage seat…
Coming next in this hub
- Is the JR Pass worth it for your route?
- Welcome Suica vs. Suica vs. PASMO
- Luggage forwarding between cities
Official sources we check
- JR East (Suica, JR East trains)
- JR Central (Tokaido Shinkansen)
- Tokyo Metro
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Hub last reviewed: October 1, 2026. Each guide shows its own last-checked date and sources.