How to Use Trains in Japan: A Foreigner's Guide
Japan’s train system is genuinely one of the best in the world. Punctual, clean, comprehensive — once you understand how it works, you’ll wonder how you ever got around without it. Here’s everything you need to know to get started. First Thing: Get an IC Card Before you do anything else, get an IC card. This is the rechargeable card you tap on the gates to pay for trains automatically. You don’t need to buy a ticket every single time. ...