Trains & transport

Rail passes, the Shinkansen, IC cards, prams and luggage.

Getting around Japan with kids: the basics

Trains, IC cards, the Shinkansen, luggage forwarding and prams — a plain-English starter guide to moving around Japan with children and bags.

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Trains for kids in Tokyo: museums, front seats & a first Shinkansen

Railway museums, driverless front-row seats, the Yamanote loop, Shinkansen spotting and easy bullet-train day trips — a train-lover's Tokyo, family-tested.

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Do you need a Japan Rail Pass with a family?
Shinkansen with kids: seats, luggage and tips
IC cards (Suica/ICOCA) for kids in Japan
Luggage forwarding (takkyubin) for families
Taking a pram on Japanese trains
Airport transfers in Tokyo with kids
Getting from Kansai Airport to the city with kids
Reserving Shinkansen seats for a family
Oversized luggage rules on the Shinkansen
Riding the Tokyo subway with children
Taxis and ride apps in Japan with kids
Car seats and hire cars in Japan
JR Pass vs individual tickets for a family
Regional rail passes worth it for families
Best travel apps for trains in Japan
How to avoid peak-hour trains with kids
Ferries and scenic transport kids enjoy

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