Japan has a highly developed transport infrastructure. Here, there is a high-quality road network, railway junction, and air transportation service. Popular public transport in Japan is buses, and the fare here is much lower than on trains. As a rule, you pay for the ride in the bus itself when boarding. In cities such as Nagasaki and Kumamoto tram tracks have been laid, so you can use this mode of transport. In the largest cities of Japan, there are underground as well as a surface metros. In the capital city, with the help of this type of transport you can reach any area, including the suburbs. Tickets are sold at the vending machines.
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A specific mode of transport in Japan is a monorail, which is designed for intracity travel. The trains are fully automated and operate without drivers. Such trains operate in the largest cities of the country, including Tokyo. Tickets for them must be purchased separately from that of the railway trains. The length of roads is more than 1,000,000 kilometers, while those with a hard surface in the country are about 810,000 kilometers. The express road is about 6,000 kilometers. It is possible to use the service of a taxi or rent a car. Air transportation has become the most popular means of transportation in Japan. The main center is Haneda Airport. Due to the territorial location of Japan, sea transport is also popular. Tourists can use ferries, ships, liners and catamarans.
Main airports and avia transportation
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Kansai Airport is located on an island that was artificially built. It cannot boast of spacious terminals, however, its design has repeatedly withstood various natural challenges, including earthquakes and typhoons. Chubu Airport is located near Tokoname. On its territory, there is a chic 4-storey shopping center where you can relax in local bars, hold a conference in business halls, relax in VIP rooms, as well as rent a car or familiarize yourself with the offers of travel agencies. From the airport, the city can be reached using a high-speed train or bus.
Railway, bus, water and other transport
Tourists in Japan will have absolutely no problems with movement around the city. The most popular form of public transport in the country is trains. The railway network reaches absolutely all regions of the country. The cost of ticket depends on the specific class of train, the direction, as well as on the time of day. It is worth mentioning such mode of transport as JR electric trains. They run every 5-10 minutes within a particular city or district. When you purchase a train ticket, it is necessary to keep it with you until the end of the trip, since you will need to re-punch the ticket at the exit. In large cities, you can move around using monorails.
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A taxi can be an alternative to renting a car. Billing here is not per kilometer, but per every 280 meters. The minimum cost of this lap is 82 cents. Furthermore, for every additional 2 minutes and 15 seconds of the journey, you will need to pay another 80 cents. If you need to get from one region of the country to another in the shortest possible time, you can take advantage of domestic air travel, represented by airplanes, as well as helicopters. Sea transport is used to travel between the islands of Japan, which are located in the southern part of the country. You can also get to the neighboring states on ferries and on cruise liners to undertake an unforgettable adventure.