Shinkansen

Kamakura from Osaka: Fastest Route via Shin-Yokohama or Shinagawa

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There is no direct train from Osaka to Kamakura, so the best route depends on your priority: speed or an easier transfer with luggage. In most cases, you should transfer before Tokyo. If you want the fastest arrival, change at Shin-Yokohama. If you want fewer transfers with large suitcases, change at Shinagawa. For most travelers, … Read more

Kyoto from Tokyo by Bullet Train? Best Way, JR Pass Rules and Costs

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Quick Answer: Is Kyoto from Tokyo Easy? Yes. For most travelers, the best way to do Kyoto from Tokyo is the Tokaido Shinkansen. It is the fastest and easiest option, runs from Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station to Kyoto Station, and usually takes about 2 hours 15 minutes on the Nozomi or about 2 hours … Read more