Getting around in Tokyo
The opening decision in Tokyo is usually made before you clear immigration: which train or bus takes you from the airport to your hotel. After that come the longer trips out of the city, where the choice is between Shinkansen services, passes and sometimes a flight.
For arrivals, Haneda Airport to Tokyo compares Keikyu, the Monorail, the Limousine bus and fixed-fare taxis for Shinagawa, Tokyo Station, Shinjuku and Asakusa. Narita Airport to Tokyo does the same for the Skyliner to Nippori, the Narita Express and the low-cost bus.
When you leave, Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen explains JR Central's fares and how to book, Tokyo to Kanazawa by Shinkansen covers the all-reserved Kagayaki, and Tokyo to Hakodate helps you choose between flying and the train.
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Tokyo to Hakodate: Train or Plane? (2026) ¥23,760 Shinkansen
Flying is faster: about 1 h 20 min in the air vs about 4 h 30 min or more by Shinkansen. The ¥40,000 JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass makes the train pay.
Tokyo to Kanazawa Shinkansen (2026): ¥14,400, How to Book
Kagayaki: Tokyo to Kanazawa in 2 hours 27 minutes, all seats reserved. JR West's e-ticket is ¥14,400, and seats go on sale at 10:00 one month ahead.
Haneda Airport to Tokyo: Keikyu, Monorail, Bus or Taxi?
From Haneda to Shinagawa, Tokyo Station, Shinjuku or Asakusa: Keikyu, Monorail, Limousine bus or fixed-fare taxi, fastest vs cheapest, with operator fares.
Narita Airport to Tokyo (2026): Skyliner from 36 Minutes
Skyliner to Nippori from 36 minutes (¥2,580), Narita Express direct to Tokyo Station and Shinjuku, or a ¥1,500 low-cost bus to Tokyo Station or Ginza.
Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen: fares, trains and booking
Nozomi, Hikari or Kodama from Tokyo to Kyoto: JR Central fares by season, travel times, booking via smartEX or station, and the oversized-baggage rule.
