The Best Ways to Get Around in Japan
You’re coming to Japan! But how do you get from point A to point B? Here’s a guide to the best ways to get around the country.
By Jay Allen
There’s a lot to do and explore in Japan. The first step to enjoying it is deciding how to reach your destination. In this article, I round up some of the best ways to get around Japan — whether it’s from the airport to your hotel or to another part of the country entirely.
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Getting out of the airports
If you fly into Tokyo, you’ll face different choices depending on where you land: Haneda or Narita.
If you land in Haneda — congratulations! Haneda is closer to the city center, which means you can grab a cab without much fanfare and not too much expense. You have a couple of options for grabbing a taxi:
