10 major cities
Cities
City-by-city orientation for getting in from the airport and understanding operators and major hubs.
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TYOTokyo4 areas · 3 arrival routesJapan’s largest transport network, where JR, subway and private railway systems overlap.Open guide YOKYokohama4 areas · 3 arrival routesA port city connected to Tokyo by several operators and to the Shinkansen through Shin-Yokohama.Open guide OSAOsaka4 areas · 3 arrival routesA multi-centre city where Osaka/Umeda, Namba and Shin-Osaka serve different journeys.Open guide KYOKyoto4 areas · 3 arrival routesA bus-heavy destination with several railway companies and attractions spread beyond Kyoto Station.Open guide NGONagoya4 areas · 3 arrival routesA central Japan gateway where JR, Meitetsu, Kintetsu, subway and Aonami services meet.Open guide FUKFukuoka4 areas · 3 arrival routesA compact gateway where the airport, Hakata and Tenjin are linked by subway.Open guide SPKSapporo4 areas · 3 arrival routesHokkaido’s main city, reached from New Chitose Airport by JR or bus and explored by subway, tram and bus.Open guide HIJHiroshima4 areas · 3 arrival routesA regional hub where the JR station and city-centre tram network play different roles.Open guide SDJSendai4 areas · 3 arrival routesThe Tohoku gateway, with JR services, two subway lines and regional buses centred on Sendai Station.Open guide OKANaha4 areas · 3 arrival routesOkinawa’s air gateway, with Yui Rail, buses, taxis and rental cars serving different parts of the island.Open guide