Transportation in Japan – 2024
Master Transportation in Japan with this complete guide for 2024. By the end of this video, you’ll be well-versed in the details of the Japan Rail Pass and know which IC cards best suit your travel plans.
You will also discover the advanced techniques savvy travelers use to effortlessly explore the country, along with essential tips on the rules and etiquette of Japanese transportation. Get ready to become a transportation expert and make your journey through Japan seamless and enjoyable!
We’re still working on the cheat sheet, but it will be downloadable here soon.
Like I mentioned in the video, we’ve primarily used Klook to book our activities in Japan.
https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=72565&aff_adid=919046&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3DJapan%26spm%3DHome.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3Dbdaa0d6bdd
We’ve also found Get Your Guide is easy to book activities as well.
https://getyourguide.tp.st/BlHACcsk
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:45 – Transit Challenges in Japan
02:10 – Japan Rail Pass
07:55 – IC Card Overview
10:03 – IC Cards for Tokyo Arrivals
13:55 – Digital IC Cards
15:05 – IC Card for Osaka Arrivals
15:51 – IC Cards for Open Jaw Itineraries
17:37 – Navigation
19:00 – Navigation Electronic Lists
22:04 – Navigation Transit View
24:00 – Navigating from A to B
25:57 – Intermediate Navigation Tools
28:25 – Advanced Navigation for Japan
31:35 – Jedi Mind Tricks
33:45 – Walking with Augmented Reality
36:31 – Things You Should Know
38:35 – Don’t do This!
39:10 – You Are a Master
6 Comments
The downloadable cheat sheet should be available in a couple days.
First time seeing one of your videos. Planning to be in Japan in December. This video is amazingly helpful especiall the IC card confusion and how to navigate the train system using google maps. That classic train route map looks like a bowl of noodles, all intricately intertwined, and so confusing. Thanks to you I will try to take the train on my own. Thank you so much and thumbs up!
Video dropped right before leaving next month. This was amazing!!!
The volume of the music was just a tad bit loud, but unbelievable content brother!
Newer iPhones generally are able to still use the IC Card function even if the battery is flat with its power reserve, if it's registered as an Express Card.
I'm visiting Japan right now for the first time. I stayed in Roppongi, Tokyo, for a few days, then Kyoto for a couple more. I'm currently in Osaka, and I'll spend a few more days in Shinjuku, Tokyo, before returning home to the States. I've been mainly using Google Maps to get around, and I have pocket Wi-Fi since free Wi-Fi isn't as dependable, but I've still gotten lost a few times. I only had an issue in Osaka after I arrived from riding the Shinkansen (bullet train). After I transferred to a public train the station attendant had to let me through cuz the Shinkansen QR code didn't work.
Super informative Video Buddy .. Thanks for all the tips and the work you have put in.. This will come very handy for my upcoming trip