last edited Sep 30, 2026
Getting Around Japan
Location Map of Japan
Japan
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Road Network, Traffic
Car, Camper Van
Rental
Buses
Two Wheels
Motorcycle
Bicycle
Hitchhiking
Hitchhiking is very rare in Japan, not really part of local "traditions," and people often pick you up out of curiosity. It’s useful to indicate your destination in Japanese characters.
Trains
Boats and Ferries
Domestic Flights
In Town
Taxis
Other Means
What to Choose for Getting Around?
Distances Between Cities
Distances (km) between the main cities and tourist spots in the country:
| Fukuoka | Hiroshima | Kagoshima | Kyoto | Matsuyama | Nagoya | Osaka | Sapporo | Tokyo | Wakkanai | Yokohama | |
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