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Travel & transport in Gunma! 群馬 Allen and Jenn Bicycle • Register for safety – Police station – Check train station • Night Light • • • • Riding Parallel Using phone. Umbrella Under the influence of alcohol Bus • Buses are often used in Gunma. • Fairly cheap and convenient mode of transport – Ask a supervisor, teacher or someone in your town to explain the schedule. 1. Board in the back of the bus 2. Collect a ticket 3. Press the stop button at the stop before you get off. 4. Pay at the front – at your stop- fare listed on board – 1000 yen accepted. 4. Get off in the front Train around Gunma • LOCAL lines • JR EAST • Signs are in Japanese – Accepts SUICA & English. cards • Learn the Kanji • Tickets available at vending machines • Hyperdia.com • Jorudan.co.jp – Exclusive Tickets Train To Tokyo: Takasaki line, Shonan-Shinkuku line, Tobu line Rapid urban (90 minutes) from Takasaki Rinkai Furii Kippu りんかいフリー きっぷ Roundtrip to Tokyo and unlimited travel within city 2 days Shinkansen (Bullet Train) • Buy tickets at separate gate – counter/vending machine • Fast, convenient, punctual and comfortable • Reserved and non-reserved seats • Japan Rail Pass for visitors only • Base fare and shinkansen supplement (ltd. Express fee) • Plan shinkansen trips with Hyperdia Taxis/ Daiko • Taxis are a relatively expensive (Y700 for first 2km and ~Y100 per additional 500m) – – – – Depending on size, can fit 3-5 passengers Doors are automatic Between 10pm and 5am, rates raised ~20% Vacant Occupied • Daiko – About same price as taxis – Both you and your car are driven home (convenient!) – DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE Highway bus • • • • • Great way to travel to Kansai and other far areas Cheaper than plane ticket or shinkansen Overnight bus allows you to travel while you sleep Willerexpress.com Buy tickets at bus terminals, through travel agents, machines in convenience stores (i.e. 7-Eleven) • Ask fellow JETs in your area which buses they use Airplane- domestic • Can be cheaper than Shinkansen • Combo flight/hotel packages often available • Most domestic flights from Tokyo depart from Haneda • Japan-saver.com • Japanese co-workers/friends may know about great discount booking sites Ferry • Some parts of Japan can only be accessed by ferry • Locally, there are ferries from Tokyo and Niigata • Bicycles can be taken on ferries • Purchase tickets online, at ferry terminal, or travel agencies • Ferries to Korea/China are available, but most leave from southern or western coastline Travel to the Airport • • • • Airport bus, local trains or bullet train Most cities have airport buses from a station Buy tickets at station, combini, or travel agent Information can be found on airport sites Traveling Abroad? • Notify your supervisor of your travels – Destination and locations of stay, – Emergency contacts – Travel itinerary – Photocopy of Visa and passport. • Bring: – – – – – – – Passport Residence card JET accident insurance form National Health Insurance info Employer/Supervisor contacts Embassy info International driving License. Abroad- Airplane • Most international flights depart from Narita, though some from Haneda as well • Many online travel agencies offer great discounts – Ask Japanese co-workers/friends about sites they use • Often require Japanese creditcard – Ask fellow JETs about sites they use • Book early to avoid rising prices • To get to airport, take airport bus or train to Tokyo first • The bigger cities usually have airport buses departing from the main station – Tickets can be purchased at the combini – Travel time is 3-4 hours – Ask your fellow local JETs which options are best for your area Ferry • Some parts of Japan can only be accessed by ferry • Locally, there are ferries from Tokyo and Niigata • Bicycles can be taken on ferries • Purchase tickets online, at ferry terminal, or travel agencies • Ferries to Korea/China are available, but most leave from southern or western coastline Immigration and Customs • Re-entry permits no longer required • Don’t bring illegal things into Japan – Drugs – Pornographic material – Swords and weapons (even display items) • Don’t risk it • Check airport website for amounts you can bring of medicines and fluids