There are various transportation options connecting Tokyo city center and Narita Airport in Tokyo. Since all railways in Japan are privatized, there are not only one railway line but various lines operated by different companies. For more detailed information on this, you can check the link below: “The Fastest Route Connecting Tokyo City Center and Narita Airport – Skyliner” Among ...
Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 commenced operations on January 18, 2018, as a response to the growing number of international travelers, necessitating the expansion of Incheon Airport. Originally planned to be situated south of Incheon Airport Terminal 1, technical constraints led to the decision to place Terminal 2 on the north side of the airport. “Incheon Airport Terminal 2, Travelmate” ...
There are various ways to travel from Tokyo’s Narita Airport to the city center. You can use different railway routes or opt for transportation methods like buses or taxis. For details on various transportation methods, you can check my previous summary shared at the following link: “Traveling to Tokyo City using Keisei 1000 Yen Bus” Among the various options, we ...
In the Tokyo area of Japan, there are two transportation cards available: ‘Suica’ and ‘Pasmo.’ During a previous Tokyo trip, I used the Suica transportation card. This time, with a friend from the UK, we decided to purchase Suica cards together, considering the convenience and familiarity of using Suica. “Suica, available in the Tokyo area of Japan” Suica is one ...
For this Tokyo trip, I entered Japan through Narita Airport. Tokyo has both Haneda Airport and Narita Airport. While Haneda Airport is closer to the Tokyo city center, Narita Airport is situated on the outskirts of Tokyo. Considering the location alone, Haneda Airport seems advantageous. However, when taking into account overall ticket prices, Narita Airport also has its own merits. ...
Japan, being a neighboring country to South Korea, is relatively close when traveling by plane. Compared to other international destinations, the flight time is notably short, making it a convenient place to visit. Personally, when traveling to Japan, especially for short-haul flights, I prefer to use Low-Cost Carriers (LCC), which are known for their budget-friendly fares. “Incheon Airport – Tokyo ...
This marks my fourth international trip, and concurrently, my second journey to Tokyo. However, heading to the airport is still somewhat unfamiliar. Therefore, I continue to create a “checklist” before going to the airport, ensuring I don’t miss anything and checking each item one by one during the departure process. “Near Incheon Airport, Parking at Unseo Station” Departing from Paju ...
The time has come to conclude my 4-night, 5-day journey to the Kansai region of Japan. Reflecting on the Osaka and Kyoto areas, facing Typhoon Jebi in between, it’s already time to finish the trip and head back. After purchasing some small souvenirs at Doguyasuji Shopping Street, I boarded the Rapi:t train at Namba Station, heading to Kansai Airport. “Departure ...
I safely arrived at Kansai International Airport after departing from Incheon Airport. Immigration went smoothly, and I set foot in Japan for the first time. Firstly, after completing internet connectivity through the pocket Wi-Fi, the first place I headed to was the “convenience store.” “Lawson Convenience Store at Kansai International Airport Terminal 1” The terminal I used this time was ...
The flight departing from Incheon International Airport arrived at Kansai International Airport in Japan approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes later. Similar to Incheon Airport, Kansai International Airport is an artificial island airport built in the sea. “Airport on Osaka’s Artificial Island” Kansai International Airport is situated on an artificial island exclusive to Osaka, offering the advantage of a sea ...
The airline I chose for this trip to the Kansai region in Japan was “Air Seoul,” a low-cost carrier (LCC). Since the distance from Korea to Japan is relatively short, using a low-cost carrier didn’t cause much inconvenience, and I could visit Japan without significant issues. The proximity and the presence of multiple airlines operating on the same route make ...
In celebration of the upcoming Chuseok holiday, I planned to explore cities in the Kansai region of Japan, such as Osaka and Kyoto. Concerned about potential high airfare during the Chuseok holiday season, I was pleasantly surprised to find reasonably priced tickets, possibly influenced by the temporary closure of Osaka Kansai Airport due to Typhoon Jebi. Although the airfare was ...