EXPEDITION INFORMATION

WHEN TO GO

March to May, September to November or December to February (for those looking for winter weather)

GETTING AROUND

The most efficient way to travel around Japan is by train, as stations are usually located in the heart of the city. Additionally, for longer journeys to places further out, travellers have the option to take the Shinkansen (bullet train), which travels at a maximum speed of 300km/h through the countryside

GETTING THERE

The best way of travelling to Japan is by air, arriving either at Narita Airport (Tokyo), a Airport (Tokyo) or Kansai Airport (Osaka). Additionally, many visitors are increasingly choosing to fly to Chitose International Airport in Sapporo, Hokkaido