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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/

Please refer to our guide for the best areas to stay in Fukuoka: Where to Stay in Fukuoka: A Guide to the Best Locations

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/

The easiest way to get to Odakyu station from NEX platform is to take escalator up to New South Exit street level and walk across the street to enter Odakyu station. If you need directions the station staff will be happy to help you.

Yes, you can buy a ticket at Shin-Imamiya station on the day of travel. There is no need to reserve seats in advance. For more information please visit: The Nankai Airport Line: The Airport Express & Rapi:t Services for Kansai Airport & Namba

The availability of lockers depends on season and time of day, it is not guaranteed. The lockers are frequently full, especially the large ones. We would suggest considering luggage delivery services to your destinations, or holding luggage at your hotel before check-in or after check-out. Most hotels offer this service.

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For Special Rapid you can pay base fare by a paper ticket or IC card. For Haruka express you need a reserved seat ticked from the ticket office. It can be purchased on the day of travel or earlier.

Hello Andrew, The Special Rapid Service between Kyoto and Osaka is a commuter type train. It doesn’t have a dedicated luggage space or reserved seats. Outside of rush hour times you can bring reasonably sized luggage on this train. Limited Express Haruka runs from Kyoto to Kansai Airport with a stop in Osaka. This train has reserved seats and luggage space. https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel/shopping/access/train.html

There is an overnight train from Osaka, but not Kyoto. https://www.osakastation.com/the-sunrise-seto-sunrise-izumo-overnight-sleeper-trains-from-osaka-to-tokyo/ From Kyoto there is an overnight bus by Willer Express. https://www.kyotostation.com/intercity-highway-buses-from-kyoto/

This article explains the difference between Airport Express and Rapit: https://www.osakastation.com/the-nankai-airport-line-the-airport-express-rapit-services-for-kansai-airport-namba/ On Google Maps Rapit is displayed at "Nankai-Limited Express" and Airport Express as "Nankai-Kuko Line"

You can use Suica on Nankai Line Airport Express (not Rapit), Osaka Loop Line, and Tokaido Sanyo line from Osaka Station to Shin-Osaka Station. You cannot use Suica card on Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Nagoya.

You can pay in cash when getting off or use an IC card (Suica, PASMO, etc.) Getting on and Getting off: -Getting on: Enter from the door in the middle or in the back and take the numbered ticket from the machine. If you have an IC card, press your card to the card-reader instead of taking the token. -Getting off: If you are paying in cash, proceed to the door in the front and pay the fare to the driver. Otherwise, press your IC-card to the reader near the front door.