If you are planning a trip from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go, the most important thing to know is this: there is no train to Shirakawa-go. The direct public transport option is the reservation-only highway bus from Kanazawa Station. For most travelers, the decision comes down to two choices: book the bus early, or use a guided … Read more
If you are planning Kanazawa from Tokyo, the best overall choice is the Hokuriku Shinkansen. It is direct, fast, and easy to use, making it the right option for most travelers. If your priority is keeping costs down, a highway bus is the cheapest option, but the trip is much longer. Kanazawa is also easy … Read more
If you are planning a day trip to Fuji-Q Highland from Tokyo, your primary goal is simple: get there as early as possible so you can maximize your time on some of the world’s most extreme roller coasters. Located near the base of Mount Fuji, the park is easily accessible from Tokyo, but choosing the … Read more
If you are planning a day trip to Hiroshima, seeing both the poignant Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the iconic floating torii gate of Miyajima is likely at the top of your itinerary. However, figuring out how to get to Miyajima from Hiroshima can be slightly confusing due to the different transit options, two separate … Read more