Travelling withing Japan can cost a lot. For those planning to visit Japan or those who are already in Japan, be sure to check the following type of ickets/pass:

JR Pass -. 
 ->  a very good way to travel all over the country. This is the best deal. Shinkansen is a very expensive way to travel but it is very comfortable and fast. Before coming to Japan be sure to inquire , buy this ticket.

Air Passes
-> only applicable for foreign visitors, so be sure to check this out.

JR East Pass
-> almost the same as the JR pass but limited to a specific area of the country.
For other railway passes that can be used for both resident and non-resident of Japan –> here.

Another way also, is to get a day pass. Example, if you ever get to Kyoto the One day pass for buses is 500yen and can be bought in Kyoto Station(JR, Hankyu) and on the Bus too. Regular Bus fare cost 200yen, and if you plan to do temple hopping around kyoto , this is the cheapest way to do it. A bus map can also be acquire upon purchase of the ticket, for free. Other areas usually have this kind of tickets, be sure to ask the local information center before starting the trip.

Beside railways, Night buses is also a cheap way to get from point A to point B. The cheapest for JR is the JR Seishun Mega dream buses. Be warn though that the interval between seat is so narrow, so if you have long legs it might get a little crampy. This is the list of highway buses.

Have a Nice Trip

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