JR Gotemba Station is located at the eastern foot of Mt. Fuji where it is an interchange hub for a number of bus services, like highway bus to Shinjuku, free shuttle bus to Gotemba Premium Outlet and Gotemba Kogen Tokinosumika. In the coming article, we will look at the JR Gotemba Station bus terminal and the facilities nearby. Highway bus platforms at JR Gotemba Station There are 2 highway bus platforms at JR Gotemba Station. I am going to show you which buses and the respective platforms these bus buses […]
It might be known to you that Takayama Nohi Bus Center is the departure hub for popular tourist spots such as Shirakawago, Kamikochi and Gero. In this article, we are going to take an in-depth look into the Takayama Nohi Bus Center and go through some important information which you need to know before traveling. Basic information of Takayama Nohi Bus Center First of all, let me start by introducing the Takayama Nohi Bus Center. Its accessibility, bus routes, as well as facilities will be covered in the article. Please […]
Most people have a perception that Shibuya is an area for youngsters only. In fact, there are lots of sightseeing spots you can find in Shibuya, like Meiji Shrine, Japan National Stadium, Aoyama and Omotesando. Thus Shibuya is not only for young people, but also a fashion and cultural hub where all generations can enjoy. If you are reluctant in having a long and tiring day of sightseeing, then the sightseeing bus “Shibuya Street Ride” will be perfect for you. In this article, I am going to share with you […]
The first phase of Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu was opened on 17 September, 2022. This new terminal aimed to consolidate all the different bus services which are currently scattered along the road outside Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station and is expected to cater for 600 bus services daily. Let us take an in-depth look at the newly opened bus terminal. Its accessibility, facilities as well as recommended restaurants will also be covered in this article. What is Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu? Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu is a bus terminal right […]
Arima Onsen is the nearest onsen resort from Osaka. As it is not far from the city, you can easily go for a weekend getaway. This time, I am going to introduce you the Arima Onsen and its nearby spots where you can go for one or two days. If you have time, take a highway bus to Arima Onsen and enjoy a leisure trip to relief yourself from everyday fatigue. What is Arima Onsen Arima Onsen is a hot spring town located in Kita-ku, Kobe of Hyogo Prefecture. Its […]
This article is divided into 2 parts introducing the Two World Cultural Heritage Sites Sightseeing Tour (with guide service and lunch included) to Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine. (First time visiting Hiroshima) Travel around Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine by sightseeing bus (Part 1) In the first part, we visited the Atomic Bomb Dome and took a high-speed boat to Miyajima. In the coming part, we are going to get off the boat and start off the trip in Miyajima where the Itsukushima Shrine is located. Tour around […]
Hiroshima Prefecture is a charming spot for travel where you can enjoy world heritage sites such as the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine, as well as gourmet foods like oysters and citrus fruits. But did you know there is a sightseeing bus that tours around world heritage sites in Hiroshima? In this article, I am going to share with you my experience of taking the Two World Cultural Heritage Sites Sightseeing Tour (with guide service and lunch included). I believe the information would help those travelling to Hiroshima for […]
Do you know there is a highway bus taking you directly to popular summer resort, Karuizawa from Tokyo and Ikebukuro? It just takes around 3 hours to go from Ikebukuro (East Exit), why not head off a trip to Karuizawa to cool off on hot summer days? I am going to introduce you the “Ikebukuro – Karuizawa / Saku / Komoro / Ueda” line operated by Seibu Bus Company. Once you get on the bus from Ikebukuro, you can just stay on the air conditioned bus without the need of […]
Kamikochi is a mountainous scenic spot located in the city of Matsumoto in Nagano, with an elevation of about 1500m. Recently I travelled to Kamikochi by bus and enjoyed a day of hiking there. In the latter part of this article, I am going to introduce some recommended hiking courses and hotels to you. Hope the information in my article can help. Let’s check out the recommended hiking courses. Kamikochi stretches from north to south, so it is a good idea to plan your hike ahead. Firstly, let me introduce […]
Kamikochi is a mountainous scenic spot located in the city of Matsumoto in Nagano, with an elevation of about 1500m. The magnificent natural beauty has brought its national recognition as a cultural heritage site of Japan (Natural Monument & Special Natural Cultural Property). I went to Kamikochi by bus and enjoyed a day of hiking there. In the first part of this article, I am going to introduce how to get to Kamikochi, what to wear and prepare for hiking in summer. If you are visiting Kamikochi for the first […]
Koyasan, the head temple of Shingo Esoteric Buddhism, and Kumano Sanzan (the three grand shrines of Kumano) where the gods of nature reside, are two major sanctuaries that have long been worshiped by people. I took a ride on the World Heritages Sites Connecting Bus “Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus” which linked up the two sacred places and shared with you my travel blog in the second part of article. If you are interested in Kumano Hongu Taisha and its surrounding spots, please don’t miss out. Pilgrimage bus trip (Part […]
Koyasan, the head temple of Shingo Esoteric Buddhism, and Kumano Sanzan (the three grand shrines of Kumano) where the gods of nature reside, are two major sanctuaries that have long been worshiped by people. The two sacred places are conveniently connected by the World Heritage Sites Connecting Bus “Koyasan & Kumano Access Bus”, which makes a pilgrimage tour possible in just one day. I took a ride on the bus not long ago, let me share with you my itinerary, the surroundings of Kumano Hongu Taisha, and the bus itself in […]
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