Transportation

A General Guide to Japan Rail Passes

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Tokashiki Island Ferry

Your options from Naha's Tomari Port

by Bonson Lam

Okinawa

There are two ferry services to Tokashiki Island. The larger Ferry Kerama takes 70 minutes, while the smaller but faster Marine Liner ferry takes about 35 minutes.

Royal Wing Yokohama Bay Cruise

Amazing lunch/dinner tour

by Tomoko Kamishima

Kanagawa

Although there are several cruising tours in Yokohama, I would love to introduce the cruise that has the most fantastic ship—the Royal Wing!

The Kagoshima-Yakushima Ferry

A relaxing way to reach the forest island

by Peter Sidell

Kagoshima

The cheapest way to reach Japan's rainforest island of Yakushima from Kagoshima on Kyushu is the daily car ferry, which has a range of facilities on board and good views during the voyage.

Jetfoil Boat to Sado Island

Fast access to remote island off the coast of Niigata

by Alena Eckelmann

Niigata

Jetfoil boat to Sado Island

The Ferry to Naoshima

Sail from the mainland to the art island

by Peter Sidell

Okayama

To travel to Japan's art island of Naoshima from the mainland, take the ferry from Uno; it's cheap, frequent, and you can enjoy a view of the Inland Sea's islands as you sail.

Sumida River and Asakusa Cruises

Enjoy relaxing area around Sumida river

by Kasia Szumna

Tokyo

When visiting Asakusa, you have to see the Sumida river. Its wide banks and monumental bridges impress every Tokyo tourist. The view is stunning and it is a perfect place to relax and sit for a moment. You can have lunch while watching boats passing by or just take a walk along the shore and enjoy closeness of the water.

Horikawa Boat Cruise

Floating on the waterways of Matsue city

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Shimane

Matsue, being a castle town, has an intricate web of waterways running through the town, spreading out from the inner and outer moats enclosing the castle.

Cruise Ship Hikawa Maru

The historical floating wonder at Yamashita Park

by Justin Velgus

Kanagawa

The Hikawa Maru is a cruise ship docked in Yokohama Bay. The cultural asset makes a great outing and is easily accessible being next to Yamashita Park.