Hello,
My sister and I are travelling to Japan in three weeks and were hoping for some guidance regarding the JR train lines to get between our major destinations.
We'll be starting our trip in Shinjuku and will then be travelling to Osaka via the bullet train. What is the best way to get there? Which journey will mean that we have the least amount of transfers?
From Osaka we will be heading to Kyoto. Again, what is the best way to get there on the bullet train? Is there a direct line?
Also from Osaka we will be doing a day trip to Nara. Is the Yamatoji Rapid Service the best way there? Does this line run from Osaka Station?
From Kyoto we will be heading back to Tokyo (Shinjuku). What is the best way back?
Thank you for your time,
Claudia