Japan ranks as one of the most modern countries in the world, which is reflected in all aspects of life. In view of this tremendous development, it is receiving huge demand from different parts of the world, whether for tourism, study or work, and for this enormous population to be able to practice its life on a regular basis, this country needs an effective transportation system. The transportation system in Japan is characterized by being the most modern and efficient in the world. Despite the large population of this country, but it is far from the problems of traffic congestion, everyone arrives at its destination with its specified time without any delay.
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Transportation in Japan
Bus
Nearly every Japanese city has a bus network other than high-density tourist destinations such as Tokyo and Kyoto. The bus fare is fixed and specific, and payment is made by two means; IC card or coins. For buses that travel outside the city limits or to rural areas, the fare is determined based on the distance covered. When entering the bus, take a sheet of paper marked with the area you are heading to, and upon arrival, place that paper in front of a metal screen in order to determine the price, after that enter the card you own, if any, or pay in cash. All buses are equipped with a currency exchange machine to the local currency in denominations of one hundred five hundred thousand yen.
Bus
Taxi taxi
Taxis are one of the most important means of transportation in Japan, available in large cities, as well as in smaller cities and small islands. You can contact one of the companies for one reservation, otherwise you find them lined up in front of public transport stations and hotels. You can also stop one from the road by standing with your arm extended horizontally, the price of taxis is one and fixed across the country and all of them are equipped with meters. The price of the first two kilometers ranges from six hundred to seven hundred and ten yen, after which the price of every three hundred and fifty meters is covered by the driver for one hundred yen. There is also an additional calculation of time when the car is traveling at a speed of ten kilometers per hour, and a tax is also imposed Additional when moving between the nest It is 5 pm and 5 am. A red light means that the car is available, so a green light indicates that the vehicle is running. You rarely find a driver who speaks English so it is best to write the address in Japanese on a sheet of paper and give it to the driver.
Train & Subway
The subway system operates in Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nagoya, Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo, Yokohama. It is the best and fastest way to get around each of these cities. Both the Tokyo and Kansai area trains are connected to the JR network, and special railways. If you plan to travel for a full day in any of those cities, a one-day transport ticket that allows you to have unlimited transportation can be obtained from the box office. If you plan to roam for more than that, the AC card is the perfect option.
Train & Subway
Tram
Tram is another means of transportation in Japan and is available in small cities such as: Nagasaki, Kumamoto and Kagoshima in Kyushu, Hiroshima in Honshu, Kitshi and Matsuyama in Shikoku and Hakodate in Hokkaido. They all offer a one-day ticket for unlimited access.
Tram
IC Cards
They are prepaid transport cards that operate via public transportation in Japan; subway, tram and buses during; Tokyo, Kansai, Okayama, Hiroshima, Sapporo, Niigata, and Nagoya. Each city has its own IC card, and it cannot be used between different cities. It can be obtained through the vending machines available inside public transport stations. You can activate the card when riding any of the means of transportation closely; place it in front of the continental gates with automatic souvenir gates.
Addresses in Japan
It is difficult to find an address in Japan not only for tourists but for locals as well, the address of a place is not specified in the name of the street but rather in the name of the region, then the neighborhood, then the building number, which residents may not even know. During Japanese cities, you find police boxes that fill the roads with With maps of the surrounding areas, helping you locate somewhere, even if you can’t, you can ask a police officer and they’ll all be happy to help.
