Japan Station

You can buy tickets at the station before departure. Ticket office staff can help you find a seat with luggage space. Trains on this route are very frequent (every 10-15 minutes). For more general information about buying shinkansen (bullet train) tickets please visit: https://www.osakastation.com/buying-shinkansen-tickets-at-shin-osaka-station/ For information about Shin-Yokohama station please visit: https://www.yokohamastation.com/shin-yokohama-station-orientation-facilities/ From Kyoto to Haneda airport: https://www.kyotostation.com/traveling-between-kyoto-and-haneda-international-airport/

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Only some trains going to Noto peninsula were suspended after the earthquake. The trains from Kanazawa to Osaka are running on a normal schedule.

Is this the pass you are referring to: https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/ticket/krp_5day.html This Kintetsu pass doesn't cover Nankai line. Kansai Thru pass covers unreserved seats on both Kintetsu and Nankai lines: https://www.surutto.com/tickets/kansai_thru_english.html

You can definitely use the machines around 9pm to get an ICOCA card. The machines are operating until the last train around midnight. For more information please refer to this article: https://www.kyotostation.com/buying-tickets-at-kyoto-station/

The Asakusa Station 3D map on the Tokyo metro website shows barrier-free access path at the Ginza Line Station. https://www.tokyometro.jp/lang_en/station/asakusa/index.html There is one set of stairs that connects Ginza Line with Toei line station. According to the map there is a stairlift at this set of stairs. The station staff will assist you in using the stairlift. Alternate path is to go outside using exit 1 lift and enter Toei Station at A2B lift. Please allow extra time as Asakusa station is frequently very crowded, especially during peak travel season and on weekends.

You can buy Shinkansen tickets from any JR ticket office. The ticket office at Hakata Station is easy to find and Shinkansen platforms are clearly marked. For more information about Hakata Station layout please refer to this article: https://www.hakatastation.com/hakata-station-map-finding-your-way/ The process of buying Shinkansen tickets is described on this page: https://www.osakastation.com/buying-shinkansen-tickets-at-shin-osaka-station/

Yes, you can board the train at Shin-Imamiya. Since all seats on the Rapi:t are reserved you will need to make sure that you board the correct train. Your ticket will have the departure time from Namba, you can track when this train will arrive at Shin-Imamiya on Google maps. Alternatively, you can buy a ticket at a ticket machine or ticket office at Shin-Imamiya station.

Yes, coin lockers are frequently completely full, especially during busy travel season. It is a good idea to secure one early in the day and consider alternatives if all lockers are full.

Most Thunderbird Express trains go to Kanazawa Station. There was one departure going to Wakura Onsen. This one departure is cancelled. The trains to Kanazawa are running.

Yatsuka station is operated by Tobu Railway. There are no JR machines at this station. You can pick up your tickets from any major JR station ticket office, not only Tokyo station.

Yes, the luggage can be stored from 1 to 15 days. Reservations for luggage storage are not available. You will need to be present to pick up luggage from storage and ship it.

It is possible, but it’s a very tight connection. There are later departures on Hanwa line towards Wakayama that will give you more time to make the transfer. 6:27pm and 6:42pm 6:27pm departure from Hineno will arrive at Wakayama at 6:58pm Wakayama to Kii Tanabe Station (Kinokuni Line) will depart at 7:30 pm

Chuo Line Rapid from Kanda normally arrives on platforms 11,12. For more information and platform map please visit: https://www.shinjukustation.com/shinjuku-station-map-finding-your-way/

The most economical option is probably to send your luggage to your next hotel or airport with delayed delivery by seven days. This service is offered by Yamato Transport: https://www.global-yamato.com/en/hands-free-travel/scene02.html Your hotel may also offer luggage storage. Other luggage storage options around Ueno are listed on this page: https://www.uenostation.com/lockers-and-baggage-storage-in-ueno/