Create an itinerary to tourist destinations recommended by JNTO No.2

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)’s wonderful Japanese guidebook “100 EXPERIENCES IN JAPAN” does not include “traffic information” for public transportation. In order to make a better itinerary for overseas travelers, we will post traffic information for arriving at the tourist spots listed in “100 EXPERIENCES IN JAPAN” from Tokyo Station and Osaka Station by 12:00 noon as much as possible.

Traffic information, travel time, and fares are based on Google map and Yahoo route information. Please contact us if your desired arrival time is different or if you have traffic information from places other than Tokyo Station and Osaka Station.

This time it’s “OUTOOORS”, so almost all of them are inconveniently accessible by public transportation. We recommend that you always check the travel time when making a plan.

OUTOOORS

Table of contents for OUTOOORS

1. An exceptional island paradise (Okinawa Prefecture)

2. Swoosh down the snowy slopes of a volcano (Hokkaido)

3. Ultimate stand-up paddling awaits (Hiroshima Prefecture)

4. Sea-view cycling at its best (Ehime Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture)

5. Experience rural hearts and homes (Shiga Prefecture)

6. Soar above sweeping sands by paraglider (Tottori Prefecture)

7. Explore a primeval forest untouched by time (Kagoshima Prefecture)

8. Paddle Shikoku’s clear waters (Kochi Prefecture)

9. Kayak on winter waters of diamond-like clarity! (Hokkaido)

10. The original and best canyoning (Gunma Prefecture)

11. An historic ex-castle town on the Kuma River (Kumamoto Prefecture)

12. Dorokyo Gorge scenic river adventure! (Wakayama Prefecture)

13. Epic Yoshino River rafting (Kochi Prefecture)

14. Set sail to the islands of Kujukushima in Nagasaki (Nagasaki Prefecture)

15. Kick back on sun-soaked Aoshima Beach (Miyazaki Prefecture)

16. Warm year-round and coral galore (Wakayama Prefecture)

17. Top-quality skiing at Niseko Hanazono (Hokkaido)

18. Learn to “mush” in Minakami (Gunma Prefecture)

19. Experience extreme fishing at your own private mountain stream (Niigata Prefecture)

20. Golf with breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji (Yamanashi Prefecture)

1. An exceptional island paradise (Okinawa Prefecture)

Traffic information to Prime Scuba Ishigaki.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 7 hours 28 minutes, Total fare : Yen 74,530

Depart Tokyo Station at 7:32, JR Yamanote Line, arrive at Hamamatsucho Station at 7:38

Depart Hamamatsucho Station at 7:44, Tokyo Monorail, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 at 8:06

Depart Haneda Airport at 8:50, JAL907, arrive at Naha Airport at 11:50

Depart Naha Airport at 12:25, Japan Transocean Air Flight 609, arrive at Ishigaki Airport at 13:30

Depart Ishigaki Airport at 14:28, East Bus / System 6 Hirano Line “bound for Bus Terminal”, arrive at Okinawa Prefecture Yaeyama Joint Government Building at 14:46

12 minutes walk to Prime Scuba Ishigaki 15:00 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

From Osaka Station

Time required : 6 hours 49 minutes, Total fare : Yen 58,050

Depart Osaka Station at 8:11, JR Osaka Loop Line, arrive at Tennoji Station at 8:33

Depart Tennoji Station at 8:40, JR Limited Express Haruka No. 9 “bound for Kansai Airport”, arrive at Kansai Airport at 9:13

Depart Kansai Airport at 9:50, Japan Transocean Air flight 83, arrive at Ishigaki Airport at 12:40

Depart Ishigaki Airport at 14:28, East Bus / System 6 Hirano Line “bound for Bus Terminal”, arrive at Okinawa Prefecture Yaeyama Joint Government Building at 14:46

12 minutes walk to Prime Scuba Ishigaki 15:00 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

2. Swoosh down the snowy slopes of a volcano (Hokkaido)

Traffic information to Asahidake Ropeway.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 4 hours 25 minutes, Total fare : Yen 47,070

Depart Tokyo Station at 6:22, JR Yamanote Line, arrive at Hamamatsucho Station at 6:28

Depart Hamamatsucho Station at 6:36, Tokyo Monorail, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 at 6:58

Depart Haneda Airport at 7:40, JAL551, arrive at Asahikawa Airport at 9:20

Depart Asahikawa Airport at 9:54, via 66 Higashikawa Roadside Rest Areas, and arrive at Hotel Bearmonte at 10:46.

1 minute walk to Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway 10:47 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

From Osaka Station

Time required : 9 hours 32 minutes, Total fare : Yen 62,810

Depart Osaka Marubiru at 7:15, Airport limousine bus, arrive at Itami Airport 7:45

Depart Itami Airport at 8:30, ANA771, arrive at New Chitose Airport at 10:15

Depart New Chitose Airport Station at 10:42, JR Rapid Airport No. 107 “bound for Sapporo”, arrive at Sapporo Station at 11:19

Depart From Sapporo Station at 12:00, JR Limited Express Lilac No. 15 “bound for Asahikawa”, arrive at Asahikawa Station at 13:25

Depart Asahikawa Station at 15:11, Bus via 66 Asahikawa Airport, arrive at Hotel Bearmonte at 16:46

1 minute walk to Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway 16:47 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

3. Ultimate stand-up paddling awaits (Hiroshima Prefecture)

Traffic information to Itsukushima Shrine.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 5 hours 25 minutes, Total fare : Yen 19,420

Depart Tokyo Station at 6:30, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi No. 5”, arrive at Hiroshima Station at 10:27

Depart Hiroshima Station at 10:51, Sanyo Line “bound for Iwakuni”, arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station at 11:18

Depart JR Miyajima Ferry at 11:35, “bound for Miyajima Pier”, arrive at Miyajima Pier at 11:45

10 minutes walk to Itsukushima Shrine 11:55 arrival

From Osaka Station

Time required : 3 hours 09 minutes, Total fare : Yen 11,140

Depart Osaka Station at 8:46, Tokaido-Sanyo Main Line “bound for Takatsuki “, arrive at Shin-Osaka Station at 8:50

Depart Shin-Osaka Station at 9:02, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi No. 5”, arrive at Hiroshima Station at 10:27

Depart Hiroshima Station at 10:51, Sanyo Line “bound for Iwakuni”, arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station at 11:18

Depart JR Miyajima Ferry at 11:35, “bound for Miyajima Pier”, arrive at Miyajima Pier at 11:45

10 minutes walk to Itsukushima Shrine 11:55 arrival

4. Sea-view cycling at its best (Ehime Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture)

Traffic information to Sunrise Itoyama.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 5 hours 07 minutes, Total fare : Yen 38,950

Depart Tokyo Station at 5:57, JR Keihin Tohoku / Negishi Line “bound for Ofuna”, arrive at Hamamatsucho Station at 6:03

Depart Hamamatsucho Station at 6:09, Tokyo Monorail, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 at 6:25

Depart Haneda Airport at 7:15, JAL431, arrive at Matsuyama Airport at 8:50

Depart Matsuyama Airport at 9:00, airport limousine bus bound for Matsuyama City Station, arrive at JR Matsuyama Station at 9:15

Depart JR Matsuyama Station at 9:36, JR Yosan Line “bound for Takamatsu”, arrive at Hashihama station at 10:39

23 minutes walk to Sunrise Itoyama 11:04 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

From Osaka Station

Time required : 3 hours 51 minutes, Total fare : Yen 10,510

Depart Osaka Station at 8:08, Tokaido-Sanyo Line “bound for Yasu”, arrive at Shin-Osaka Station at 8:12

Depart Shin-Osaka Station at 8:24, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi No.1”, arrive at Fukuyama Station at 9:26

Depart Fukuyama station at 10:00, Fukuyama-Imabari “bound for Imabari pier “, arrive at Mashima BS at 11:13

46 minutes walk to Sunrise Itoyama 11:59 arrival

5. Experience rural hearts and homes (Shiga Prefecture)

Traffic information to Tour du Lac Biwa.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 3 hours 12 minutes, Total fare : Yen 14,190

Depart Tokyo Station at 8:39, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi 211”, arrive at Kyoto Station at 10:51

Depart Kyoto Station at 11:11, Tokaido / Sanyo Line for “bound for Omi Imazu”, no transfer, direct to Kosei Line for “bound for Omi Imazu”, arrive at Wani Station at 11:41

10 minutes walk to Tour du Lac Biwa 11:51 arrival

From Osaka Station

Time required : 1 hours 21 minutes, Total fare : Yen 1,340

Depart Osaka Station at 10:30, Special Rapid Service on the Tokaido / Sanyo Line “bound for Omi-Shiotsu via Maibara”, arrive at Yamashina Station at 11:05.

Depart Yamashina Station at 11:17, Kosei Line “bound for Omi Imazu”, arrive at Wani Station at 11:41

10 minutes walk to Tour du Lac Biwa 11:51 arrival

6. Soar above sweeping sands by paraglider (Tottori Prefecture)

Traffic information to Zero Paraglider School.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 6 hours 12 minutes, Total fare : Yen 21,970

Depart Tokyo Station at 5:40, Tokaido Line bound for Numazu, arrive at Shinagawa Station at 5:48

Depart Shinagawa Station at 6:00, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi 79”, arrive at Okayama Station at 9:02

Depart Okayama Station at 9:13, Limited Express “Super Inaba No. 3”, arrive at Tottori Station at 11:04

Depart Tottori Station at 11:30, 39 Tottori Sakyu Line “bound for Sakyu Kaikan”, arrive at Sand Dunes Kaikan at 11:52

1 minute walk to Zero Paraglider School 11:52 arrival

From Osaka Station

Time required : 3 hours 35 minutes, Total fare : Yen 7,400

Depart Osaka Station at 7:37, Limited express “Super Hakuto No. 1”, arrive at Tottori Station at 10:12

Depart Tottori Station at 10:50, 39 Tottori Sakyu Line “bound for Sakyu Kaikan”, arrive at Sand Dunes Kaikan at 11:12

1 minute walk to Zero Paraglider School 11:12 arrival

7. Explore a primeval forest untouched by time (Kagoshima Prefecture)

Traffic information to GO! YAKUSHIMA.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 4 hours 51 minutes, Total fare : Yen 61,250

Depart Tokyo Station at 5:08, JR Keihin Tohoku / Negishi Line “bound for Ofuna”, arrive at Hamamatsucho Station at 5:14

Depart Hamamatsucho Station at 5:20, Tokyo Monorail, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 at 5:42

Depart Haneda Airport at 6:25, JAL641, arrive at Kagoshima Airport at 8:25

Depart Kagoshima Airport at 8:45, JAL3741, arrive at Yakushima Airport at 9:25

19 minutes walk to GO! YAKUSHIMA 9:59 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

From Osaka Station

Time required : 4 hours 09 minutes, Total fare : Yen 47,410

Depart Osaka Marubiru at 5:50, Airport limousine bus, arrive at Itami Airport at 6:20

Depart Itami Airport at 7:05, JAL2401, arrive at Kagoshima Airport at 8:25

Depart Kagoshima Airport at 8:45, JAL3741, arrive at Yakushima Airport at 9:25

19 minutes walk to GO! YAKUSHIMA 9:59 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

8. Paddle Shikoku’s clear waters (Kochi Prefecture)

Traffic information to With River.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 6 hours 28 minutes, Total fare : Yen 42,830

Depart Tokyo Station at 6:18, JR Keihin Tohoku / Negishi Line “bound for Ofuna “, arrive at Hamamatsucho Station at 6:24

Depart Hamamatsucho Station at 6:30, Tokyo Monorail, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 at 6:46

Depart Haneda Airport at 7:35, JAL491, arrive at Kochi Airport at 9:05

Depart Kochi Airport at 9:10, Limousine Bus, arrive at Kochi Station Bus Terminal at 9:35

Depart Kochi Station at 9:53, JR Dosan Line Limited Express “Ashizuri No.1”, arrive at Nakamura Station at 11:32

Depart Nakamura Station at 12:04, Shimanto Municipal Bus Arioka Line Arioka Station (via Kawahira Branch), arrive at Fukaki at 12:39

7 minutes walk to With River 12:46 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

From Osaka Station

Time required : 6 hours 31 minutes, Total fare : Yen 26,190

Depart Osaka Marubiru at 6:15, Airport limousine bus, arrive at Itami Airport at 6:45

Depart Itami Airport at 7:25, ANA1601, arrive at Kochi Airport at 8:10

Depart Kochi Airport at 9:10, Limousine Bus, arrive at Kochi Station Bus Terminal at 9:35

Depart Kochi Station at 9:53, JR Dosan Line Limited Express “Ashizuri No.1”, arrive at Nakamura Station at 11:32

Depart Nakamura Station at 12:04, Shimanto Municipal Bus Arioka Line Arioka Station (via Kawahira Branch), arrive at Fukaki at 12:39

7 minutes walk to With River 12:46 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

9. Kayak on winter waters of diamond-like clarity! (Hokkaido)

Traffic information to Ocean Days.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 4 hours 20 minutes, Total fare : Yen 40,470

Depart Tokyo Station at 5:08, JR Keihin Tohoku / Negishi Line “bound for Ofuna”, arrive at Hamamatsucho Station at 5:14

Depart Hamamatsucho Station at 5:20, Tokyo Monorail, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 at 5:42

Depart Haneda Airport at 6:25, JAL501, arrive at New Chitose Airport at 8:00

Depart New Chitose Airport at 8:25, Hokkaido Chuo Bus, “bound for Lake Shikotsu”, arrive at Lake Shikotsu at 9:22

4 minutes walk to Ocean Days 9:28 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

From Osaka Station

Time required : 5 hours 21 minutes, Total fare : Yen 49,330

Depart Osaka Marubiru at 7:15, Airport limousine bus, arrive at Itami Airport at 7:45

Depart Itami Airport at 8:30, ANA771, arrive at New Chitose Airport at 10:15

Depart New Chitose Airport at 11:39, limousine bus “bound for Lake Shikotsu” arrive at Lake Shikotsu at 12:32

4 minutes walk to Ocean Days 12:36 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

10. The original and best canyoning (Gunma Prefecture)

Traffic information to Canyons.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 2 hours 08 minutes, Total fare : Yen 6,870

Depart Tokyo Station at 8:52, Joetsu Shinkansen “Toki 309”, arrive at Jomokogen Station at 10:05

Depart Jomokogen Station at 10:20, Minakami Line: Tanigawadake RW-Jomokogen Station “bound for Tanigawadake Ropeway Station”, arrive at Yubiso Onsengai at 10:53

7 minutes walk to Canyons 11:00 arrival

From Osaka Station

Time required : 5 hours 00 minutes, Total fare : Yen 20,180

Depart Osaka Station at 6:00, Tokaido-Sanyo Line “bound for Kyoto”, arrive at Shin-Osaka Station at 6:03

Depart Shin-Osaka Station at 6:15, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi 204”, arrive at Tokyo Station at 8:39

Depart Tokyo Station at 8:52, Joetsu Shinkansen “Toki 309”, arrive at Jomokogen Station at 10:05

Depart Jomokogen Station at 10:20, Minakami Line: Tanigawadake RW-Jomokogen Station “bound for Tanigawadake Ropeway Station”, arrive at Yubiso Onsengai at 10:53

7 minutes walk to Canyons 11:00 arrival

Note: The river in the photo is not the Tone River.

11. An historic ex-castle town on the Kuma River (Kumamoto Prefecture)

Traffic information to the Kumagawakudari.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 5 hours 38 minutes, Total fare : Yen 46,570

Depart Tokyo Station at 5:17, JR Keihin Tohoku / Negishi Line “bound for Ofuna”, arrive at Hamamatsucho Station at 5:24

Depart Hamamatsucho Station at 5:30, Tokyo Monorail, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 at 5:54

Depart Haneda Airport at 6:40, ANA619, arrive at Kagoshima Airport at 8:40

Depart Kagoshima Airport at 9:45, bus “bound for Kumamoto Sakuramachi bus terminal”, arrive at Hitoyoshi IC at 10:37

18 minutes walk to Kumagawakudari 10:55 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

From Osaka Station

Time required : 4 hours 55 minutes, Total fare : Yen 32,830

Depart Osaka Marubiru at 6:00, Airport limousine bus, arrive at Itami Airport at 6:30

Depart Itami Airport at 7:05, ANA541, arrive at Kagoshima Airport at 8:30

Depart Kagoshima Airport at 9:45, bus “bound for Kumamoto Sakuramachi bus terminal”, arrive at Hitoyoshi IC at 10:37

18 minutes walk to Kumagawakudari 10:55 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

12. Dorokyo Gorge scenic river adventure! (Wakayama Prefecture)

Traffic information to Kumano River Cruise Center.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 6 hours 24 minutes, Total fare : Yen 16,890

Depart Tokyo Station at 6:15, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi No. 3”, arrive at Nagoya Station at 7:50

Depart Nagoya Station at 8:05, JR Limited Express “Nanki No. 1”, arrive at Shingu Station at 11:34

Depart Shingu Station at 12:10, 51 Kawatake Line “bound for Hongu Taisha Mae”, arrive at Road Station Kumano River at 12:39

1 minute walk to Kumano River Boat Center 12:39 arrival

From Osaka Station

Time required : 5 hours 08 minutes, Total fare : Yen 7,980

Depart Osaka Station at 7:31, Osaka Loop Line “Inner Loop”, arrive at Tennoji Station at 7:52

Depart Tennoji Station at 7:59, JR Limited Express “Kuroshio No. 1”, arrive at Shingu Station at 11:58

Depart Shingu Station at 12:10, 51 Kawatake Line “bound for Hongu Taisha Mae”, arrive at Road Station Kumano River at 12:39

1 minute walk to Kumano River Boat Center 12:39 arrival

13. Epic Yoshino River rafting (Kochi Prefecture)

Traffic information to Happy Raft.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 5 hours 58 minutes, Total fare : Yen 19,680

Depart Tokyo Station at 8:30, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi No. 17”, arrive at Okayama Station at 11:47

Depart Okayama Station at 12:05, Dosan Line Limited Express “Nanpu No. 9”, arrives at Oboke Station at 13:50

Depart Oboke Station at 14:19, Dosan Line “bound for Kochi”, arrive at Tosa Iwahara station at 14:26

2 minutes walk to Happy Raft 14:28 arrival

From Osaka Station

Time required : 3 hours 41 minutes, Total fare : Yen 9,910

Depart Osaka Station at 10:47, Tokaido-Sanyo Line “Takatsuki Line”, arrive at Shin-Osaka Station at 10:50

Depart Shin-Osaka Station at 11:02, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi No. 17”, arrive at Okayama Station at 11:47

Depart Okayama Station at 12:05, Dosan Line Limited Express “Nanpu No. 9”, arrives at Oboke Station at 13:50

Depart Oboke Station at 14:19, Dosan Line “bound for Kochi”, arrive at Tosa Iwahara station at 14:26

2 minutes walk to Happy Raft 14:28 arrival

14. Set sail to the islands of Kujukushima in Nagasaki (Nagasaki Prefecture)

Traffic information to Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 5 hours 57 minutes, Total fare : Yen 54,210

Depart Tokyo Station at 5:57, JR Keihin Tohoku / Negishi Line “bound for Ofuna”, arrive at Hamamatsucho Station at 6:03

Depart Hamamatsucho Station at 6:09, Tokyo Monorail, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 at 6:27

Depart Haneda Airport at 7:15, ANA2431, arrive at Nagasaki Airport at 9:20

Depart Nagasaki Airport at 9:30, Nagasaki Airport Line “bound for Sasebo station”, arrive at Sasebo station at 10:59

Depart Sasebo Station at 11:35, bus “bound for Pearl Sea Resort Kujukushima Aquarium”, arrive at Pearl Sea Resort Kujukushima Aquarium at 11:53

1 minute walk to Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort 11:54 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

From Osaka Station

Time required : 5 hours 19 minutes, Total fare : Yen 18,500

Depart Osaka Station at 6:35, Tokaido-Sanyo Line rapid train “bound for Maibara”, arrive at Shin-Osaka Station at 6:39

Depart Shin-Osaka Station at 6:50, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Sakura No. 543”, arrive at at Shin-Tosu Station at 9:42

Depart Shin-Tosu Station at 10:00, JR Limited Express “Midori No. 5”, arrive at Sasebo Station at 11:26

Depart Sasebo Station at 11:35, bus “bound for Pearl Sea Resort Kujukushima Aquarium”, arrive at Pearl Sea Resort Kujukushima Aquarium at 11:53

1 minute walk to Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort 11:54 arrival

15. Kick back on sun-soaked Aoshima Beach (Miyazaki Prefecture)

Traffic information to SURF CITY Miyazaki.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 4 hours 27 minutes, Total fare : Yen 43,260

Depart Tokyo Station at 6:41, JR Keihin Tohoku / Negishi Line “Ofuna Line”, arrive at Hamamatsucho Station at 6:47

Depart Hamamatsucho Station at 6:55, Tokyo Monorail, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 at 7:17

Depart Haneda Airport at 8:00, ANA687, arrive at Miyazaki Airport at 9:55

Depart Miyazaki Airport Station at 10:23, JR Miyazaki Airport Line “bound for Miyazaki”, arrive at Tayoshi Station at 10:26

Depart Tayoshi Station at 10:40, JR Nichinan Line “bound for Nango”, arrive at Aoshima Station at 11:00

6 minutes walk to SURF CITY Miyazaki 11:08 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

From Osaka Station

Time required : 4 hours 53 minutes, Total fare : Yen 32,420

Depart Osaka Marubiru at 6:15, Airport limousine bus, arrive at Itami Airport at 6:45

Depart Itami Airport at 7:45, ANA501, arrive at Miyazaki Airport at 9:00

Depart Miyazaki Airport Station at 9:30, JR Miyazaki Airport Line “bound for Miyazaki”, arrive at Tayoshi Station at 9:32

Depart Tayoshi Station at 10:40, JR Nichinan Line “bound for Nango”, arrive at Aoshima Station at 11:00

6 minutes walk to SURF CITY Miyazaki 11:08 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

16. Warm year-round and coral galore (Wakayama Prefecture)

Traffic information to Kushimoto Diving School.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 4 hours 41 minutes, Total fare : Yen 35,050

Depart Tokyo Station at 6:22, JR Yamanote Line, arrive at Hamamatsucho Station at 6:28

Depart Hamamatsucho Station at 6:36, Tokyo Monorail, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 at 6:58

Depart Haneda Airport at 7:40, ANA687, arrive at Nanki Shirahama Airport at 8:55

Depart Nanki Shirahama Airport at 9:30, Shirahama Airport limousine bus “bound for Shingu Station”, arrive at Kushimoto Station at 10:40

21 minutes walk to Kushimoto Diving School 11:03 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

From Osaka Station

Time required : 3 hours 56 minutes, Total fare : Yen 6,380

Depart Osaka Station at 7:31, Osaka Loop Line “Inner Loop”, arrive at Tennoji Station at 7:52

Depart Tennoji Station at 7:59, JR Limited Express “Kuroshio No.1”, arrive at Shingu Station at 11:06

21 minutes walk to Kushimoto Diving School 11:27 arrival

17. Top-quality skiing at Niseko Hanazono (Hokkaido)

Traffic information to Niseko HANAZONO Resort.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 6 hours 04 minutes, Total fare : Yen 42,460

Depart Tokyo Station at 6:18, JR Keihin Tohoku / Negishi Line “bound for Ofuna “, arrive at Hamamatsucho Station at 6:24

Depart Hamamatsucho Station at 6:30, Tokyo Monorail, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 at 6:46

Depart Haneda Airport at 7:30, JAL503, arrive at New Chitose Airport at 9:00

Depart New Chitose Airport Station at 9:30, JR Rapid Airport No. 95 “bound for Otaru”, arrive at Otaru Station at 10:46

Depart Otaru Station at 10:53, JR Hakodate Line “bound for Kutchan”, arrive at Kutchan at 12:12

10 minutes by taxi to Niseko HANAZONO Resort 12:22 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

Note: Total fare does not include taxi fare

From Osaka Station

Time required : 6 hours 30 minutes, Total fare : Yen 44,960

Depart Osaka Marubiru at 6:45, Airport limousine bus, arrive at Itami Airport at 7:15

Depart Itami Airport at 8:00, JAL2001, arrive at New Chitose Airport at 9:50

Depart New Chitose Airport Station at 10:06, JR Rapid Airport No.101 “bound for Otaru”, arrive at Otaru Station at 11:23

Depart Otaru Station at 11:33, bus “bound for Niseko Ikoino Yuyado Iroha”, arrive at Kutchan Jujigai at 12:58

7 minutes walk to Kutchan Station at 13:05

10 minutes by taxi to Niseko HANAZONO Resort 13:15 arrival

Note: Fares vary depending on when the air ticket is booked

Note: Total fare does not include taxi fare

18. Learn to “mush” in Minakami (Gunma Prefecture)

Traffic information up to Minakami Kogen Hotel 200.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 3 hours 11 minutes, Total fare : Yen 7,800

Depart Tokyo Station at 6:36, Joetsu Shinkansen “Tanigawa 401”, arrive at Jomokogen Station at 7:52

Depart Jomokogen Station at 8:05, Minakami Line: Tanigawadake RW-Jomokogen Station “bound for Tanigawadake Ropeway Station”, arrive at Minakami Station at 8:28

Depart Minakami Station at 8:32, Minakami Line: Yunokoya-Minakami Station “bound for Yunokoya”, arrive at Fujiwara Ski Resort at 9:06

41 minutes walk to Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 9:47 arrival

Note: Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 operate a free shuttle bus exclusively for guests from Jomokogen Station (partly via Minakami Station) to Minakami Kogen Hotel 200. Advance reservations are required, but in reality you should use the free shuttle bus.

From Osaka Station

Time required : 7 hours 00 minutes, Total fare : Yen 19,540

Depart Osaka Station at 7:35, Tokaido / Sanyo Line Special Rapid Service “bound for Yasu”, arrive at Shin-Osaka Station at 7:39

Depart Shin-Osaka Station at 7:57, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi 90”, arrive at Tokyo Station at 10:24

Depart Tokyo Station at 10:40, Joetsu Shinkansen “Toki 317”, arrive at Takasaki Station at 11:32

Depart Takasaki Station at 12:02, JR Joetsu Line “bound for Minakami”, arrive at Minakami Station at 13:07

Depart Minakami Station at 13:35, Minakami Station-Yunokoya “bound for Yunokoya”, arrive at Oashi at 14:09

24 minutes walk to Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 　14:35 arrival

Note: The photo is not a “Minakami” dog sled

19. Experience extreme fishing at your own private mountain stream (Niigata Prefecture)

Traffic information to “HOME away from HOME Niigata“.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 3 hours 11 minutes, Total fare : Yen 7,590

Depart Tokyo Station at 8:52, Joetsu Shinkansen “Toki 309”, arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station at 10:21

Depart Echigo Yuzawa Station at 10:30, Joetsu Line “bound for Nagaoka”, arrive at Muikamachi Station at 10:52

Depart Muikamachi Station at 10:57, Hokuetsu Hokuhoku Line “bound for Saigata”, arrive at Tokamachi Station at 11:12

Depart Tokamachi Station at 11:52, JR Iiyama Line “bound for Nagano”, arrive at Doichi Station at 11:58

5 minutes walk to HOME away from HOME Niigata 12:03 arrival

From Osaka Station

Time required : 6 hours 09 minutes, Total fare : Yen 19,150

Depart Osaka Station at 5:54, Tokaido / Sanyo Line Special Rapid Service “bound for Nagahama”, arrive at Shin-Osaka Station at 5:58

Depart Shin-Osaka Station at 6:15, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi 204”, arrive at Tokyo Station at 8:39

Depart Tokyo Station at 8:52, Joetsu Shinkansen “Toki 309”, arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station at 10:21

Depart Echigo Yuzawa Station at 10:30, Joetsu Line “bound for Nagaoka”, arrive at Muikamachi Station at 10:52

Depart Muikamachi Station at 10:57, Hokuetsu Hokuhoku Line “bound for Saigata”, arrive at Tokamachi Station at 11:12

Depart Tokamachi Station at 11:52, JR Iiyama Line “bound for Nagano”, arrive at Doichi Station at 11:58

5 minutes walk to HOME away from HOME Niigata 12:03 arrival

20. Golf with breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji (Yamanashi Prefecture)

Traffic information to the Fuji Golf Course.

Access

From Tokyo Station

Time required : 2 hours 53 minutes, Total fare : Yen 2,500

Depart Tokyo Station at 8:54, Chuo Line rapid “bound for Musashi-Koganei”, arrive at Shinjuku station at 9:09

Depart Shinjuku Expressway Bus terminal at 9:15, bus “bound for Yamanakako Hirano”, arrive at Yamanakako village office at 11:26

21 minutes walk to Fuji Golf Course 11:47 arrival

From Osaka Station

Time required : 5 hours 20 minutes, Total fare : Yen 11,990

Depart Osaka Station at 6:20, Tokaido / Sanyo Line Special Rapid Service “bound for Takatsuki”, arrive at Shin-Osaka Station at 6:24

Depart Shin-Osaka Station at 6:36, Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen “Hikari 636”, arrive at Shizuoka Station at 8:37

Depart Shizuoka Station at 8:52, Tokaido Main Line “bound for Atami”, arrive at Numazu Station at 9:44

Depart Numazu Station at 9:47, Gotemba Line “bound for Kouzu”, arrive at Gotemba Station at 10:21

Depart Gotemba Station at 10:40, bus “bound for Kawaguchiko Station”, arrive at Yamanakako village office at 11:19

21 minutes walk to Fuji Golf Course 11:40 arrival

Note: The departure / arrival times and fares of transportation listed in the text are as of the time of writing the BLOG. Also, since there are multiple candidates for access methods, the information provided is just an example. Please check for yourself when you go on a trip