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All you need to know about Osaka Metro & One day pass "Osaka Amazing Pass"

   Osaka is always one of the most popular places to visit for the tourists. To enjoy your stay in Osaka, I would like to share one tip with you. "Buy the one-day pass ticket, it will save a lot of time and hopefully money" What is Osaka Amazing Pass? Osaka Amazing Pass is a one-day pass ticket that you can use for both transportation and facilities like the museum. Let's take a look at it in detail. The price is 2,800 JPY  and this price covers below All of the Osaka Metro Line  Local TrainLines ( Hankyu, Keihan, Hanshin, Nankai ) more than 30 facilities  Regarding the detail of the lines that you can use, please refer  Osaka Amazing Pass  official website. If you want to use JR ( Japan Railway ) as well, you would probably be smart to go for a Japan rail pass ticket. If you do not know what it is, details and the reason why you definitely should have is written in  All you need to know about Japan rail pass ticket -Do I need...

All you need to know about Tokyo one day train pass: JR, Tokyo Metro, and Tokyo Subway

   Japan is a train society. We use trains a lot; to commute, meet friends, etc...  The reason why I am writing this article is that when I was living in Tokyo before the pandemic happened, I encountered a lot of travellers having difficulty in front of the train ticket vending machine. Some were lucky because I talked to them to help them out, and what many of them said was " We were really not sure which ticket to buy. " This article is the informative bible for all of those who will come to visit Tokyo and use the train. My recommendation is also included, so I think this article can be very useful for you. Let's jump into it.   Three types of day pass you need to know First of all, a " one day pass " for the trains is available in Tokyo and most of the other main cities. In Tokyo, there are 3 types of it you need to know. (There are more actually but I will focus on explaining the main ones.) Those are... JR one-day pass Tokyo Metro 24 hours ...

What is Suica card? Very useful prepaid card in Japan. How much does it cost to get one? 2022

  If you are planning to come to Japan, a Suica card is something you want to carry around. Let's take a look at it together what it is and what you can do with it. What is Suica Card? Why should I have it? Suica  is the most frequently used transportation prepaid card in Japan. Each region has its own name and design for the transportation prepaid card but there is compatibility so doesn't matter which region you buy the transportation prepaid card from, it is valid all across Japan. Suica is the name of a transportation prepaid card in Tokyo and another Kanto area (east Japan). In the  Kansai area (west Japan), a transportation prepaid card is called " ICOCA ", so if KIX (Kansai International Airport) is the first place you land, you would probably purchase ICOCA instead of Suica . I was born and raised in Kobe city (30 min from Osaka by train), so mine is ICOCA, not Suica . One thing very positive for you is that once you charge so...

All about street vending machine in Japan. price, type of drinks. Do they sell cake? -Travel tips in Japan

    How nice if I can choose a variety of drinks from the cheap vending machines. Yes, it is possible here in Japan. In this article, I'm explaining the vending machine in Japan and how to use it drinks you can buy price of the drinks  the interesting thing about vending machines in Japan Let's jump into it! Vending Machine in Japan So this is what vending machine in Japan looks like. This one is right in front of my place, so I could take some pictures of it. Vending machine in Japan is just so awesome and convenient. There are two types of vending machines in Japan which are  pre-canned/bottled type  brew type and in this article, I'm writing about pre-canned/bottled-type vending machines. Vending Machine in Japan I will start with the price. The price of the drink differs but the price range is always between 50 yen to 150 yen if you are using the standard vending machine. 100 yen, 110 yen, and 150 yen are the most popular price that I see. The ...

Is bullet train in Japan safe? Was there any significant crash accident ever?

    The bullet train so-called " Shinkansen " will be the most common and important for inter-city movement in Japan. If you are planning a Japan trip and would like to visit multiple cities, you will experience a bullet train ride in most cases.   But, is it safe? Can I fully trust to ride on? Let's take a look at how safe the bullet train in Japan is. What is a bullet train? The Bullet train is called " Shinkansen " in Japanese and it runs between the major cities. The most popular line " Tokaido-Line " runs as the below route if you get on the fastest " NOZOMI super express ". Tokyo - Shinagawa - ShinYokohama - Nagoya - Kyoto - ShinOsaka - ShinKobe - Okayama - Hiroshima - ShinYamaguchi - Kokura - Hakata  (By the way, I was born and raised in Kobe so ShinKobe bullet train station is kind of nostalgic to me.) Technically, the bullet train " Tokaido-Line " covers pretty much the major and popular cities so getting...

All you need to know about Japan rail pass ticket -Do I need reservation? Does it cover bullet train? (Best tickets for foreigners ever)

Travel expense is huge. Sometimes it really hurts your wallet, but there is always a smart way to save money and travel financially smart. I know this is the most crucial topic for all the travelers coming to Japan, so in this article, I will talk about the "Japan Rail Pass". I envy you so much that you can purchase this ticket because Japanese citizens/residents are not allowed to use it ... That's all right because I can eat sushi every day if I want. (what!? lol) Let's take a look at how to utilize it during your next trip to Japan. What is Japan Rail Pass? What is Japan Rail Pass? Japan Rail Pass is a term-limited pass that all foreigners visiting Japan can purchase and use. Here is what you can use it for.  (JR means Japan Railway Company) Bullet train (The famous "Shinkansen") JR local line JR bus Tokyo Monorail etc... Actually, Japan Rail Pass covers quite a lot, so if you are planning to visit the main cities in Japan (such as Tokyo, Osaka...

The 10 Best Specialty Coffee in Tokyo 2022

If you are a true coffee lover, Japan, especially Tokyo,  is an attractive place for you.  In this article, I will introduce 10 must-go specialty coffee shops in Tokyo. Of course, I have been to all of them so I can suggest you go with confidence. I will include; shop info, shop website, SNS account, Map, and my comments on every single shop. Table of Contents PASSAGE COFFEE  THE LOCAL Glitch Coffee Roasters Sukemasa Coffee Single O HAMACHO ONIBUS COFFEE Nakameguro LATTEST Counterpart Coffee Gallery Sarutahiko Coffee Ebisu Kielo Coffee 1. PASSAGE COFFEE  WEB: PASSAGE COFFEE Instagram: @passagecoffee Station: Mita St. Tamachi St. What to order: Aeropress, Espresso beverage Comment:  World AeroPress Champion 2014 Winner Mr. Shuichi Sasaki is the owner and founder of PASSAGE COFEE. If you are looking for an authentic Aeropress brew, this is your place. You can purchase Aeropress on Amazon at any time and the pricing is not that expensive.  ( pro...