As of October 1, 2023, Japan Rail Pass is scheduled to undergo a dramatic price increase, projected at approximately 70%, thus making the pass significantly less cost-effective than its current standing. On July 26, more details about the changes to the pass were released.

Want to take bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka/Kyoto area but not sure which line to take? Read more to learn about bullet trains in Japan.

Our staff's travel blog. This time, our staff shares her travel experience from Tokyo to Shin Aomori, using the Tohoku Shinkansen line, the longest bullet train line in Japan, 674 km (419 miles) long in total. In this article, you will learn basic information about bullet train and ticket classes, where to buy shinkansen tickets, etc.

If you are traveling by Shinkansen (bullet train), you may not know how to read the tickets and wonder why there are two tickets. This article will help solve your problem in 3min! Read more articles for more travel information & tips.