September 23 2011
Visiting Osaka Castle is a classic, although not the original castle and walks through a very good job with a museum and lift included. But you get to the city at large from Tokyo and do aboard the shinkansen or bullet train. Read the rest of this entry »
December 23 2010
PLANE:
* There are several airlines flying to Japan, but no direct flights from Spain, always via a European city.
* Before you buy your flight to Japan, learn the ability to enter and exit through a city other than paying a minimum charge. In some cases it is highly recommended.
TRAINS:
* In Japan there are several railway companies, the most important and extensive is the JR (Japan Rail).
* Before buying a Japan Rail Pass , we must plan the route to take full advantage.
* There are several types of Japan Rail Pass, according to zones and days, each of them with special conditions.
CAR RENTAL:
* In Japan they drive on the left, mandatory international driving permit.
* Only important information (airports, stations, cities …) are in English, so it is very necessary to know Japanese to be able to orient the wheel of a car.
* The roads and streets are narrow, tolls, parking and gasoline expensive. It is for this reason that in some cases only recommend renting a car in Japan.
