Trains & Transport
No car needed — scenic trains and buses across Japan
Reddit Tips
"Slow scenic trains over shinkansen for the Alps section. The bullet train is just transport — the Hida and Azusa are part of the experience." — r/JapanTravel
"Avoid Fuji bus tours — zero views, packed." — r/JapanTravel (80% of complaints)
"Skip luxury charters like Twilight Express — overhyped, sold out, not worth premium." — r/JapanTravel
"ICOCA card for local transport. Hyperdia app essential for schedules. Phone battery pack — photos galore." — r/JapanTravel
"Full loop cost without JR Pass: ~¥35k/person. Life-changing, do it slow." — r/JapanTravel