Getting Around

Train & Subway

Google Maps - Works extremely well in Japan for live transit directions. The default for most people.
Navitime - Japan's most accurate native transit app, slightly better than Google for niche routes.
Japan Travel by NAVITIME - English version of NAVITIME built for foreign visitors and residents.
Citymapper Tokyo - Detailed Tokyo transit planning with walking and bus integration.
Hyperdia - Comprehensive train schedule search across all Japanese railways.
Jorudan - Route and fare finder for trains and buses.
Japan Rail Pass - Unlimited JR travel pass for tourists, covering bullet trains and more.
JR East - Covers Tokyo and northern regions including Tohoku and Nagano.
JR West - Covers Kansai and western regions.
Tokyo Metro - Nine subway lines covering central Tokyo.
Toei Transportation - Four additional subway lines plus buses and trams in Tokyo.
Keisei Skyliner - Fast rail link from Narita Airport to central Tokyo.
Hankyu Railways - Connects Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto in the Kansai region.
Hanshin Railways - Runs between Osaka and Kobe.
Keihan Railway - Connects Kyoto, Osaka, and Shiga.
Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau - Osaka's subway and bus system.
Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau - Kyoto's buses and subway.
Fukuoka City Subway - Three-line subway system in Fukuoka.
Tosa Electric Railway - Trams and buses in Kochi.
Kotoden - Local railway in Kagawa/Takamatsu area.

Highway Buses - Budget intercity travel, often overnight routes between major cities.
Japan Bus Web - Overview of bus networks and how to use them.
JR Bus Kanto - You can use your Japan Rail Pass on JR-operated buses.

ANA - Major carrier with extensive domestic and international routes. Phone: 0120/029-222.
JAL - Japan's flagship carrier. Phone: 0120/25-5971.
Skymark Airlines - Low-cost domestic carrier.
Peach Aviation - Low-cost carrier based at Kansai International Airport.
Air Do - Budget airline focused on Tokyo-Hokkaido routes.

Narita International Airport - Tokyo's main international gateway.
Kansai International Airport - International hub serving Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.
Itami Airport - Osaka's domestic airport, closer to the city center.

JR Kyushu Jet Ferry - Hydrofoil service from Fukuoka to Busan, South Korea in about 3 hours.
Kansai Kisen Ferry Lines - Connects ports in the Kansai region to Shikoku and other islands.

Japan Automobile Federation - Japan's AAA equivalent, offering roadside assistance and driving resources.
Japan Driver's License - Detailed guide to converting your foreign license to a Japanese one.
Lease Japan - Car leasing options for residents.
Tocoo Car Rental - English-language car rental booking service.
Buying a Car - Guide to purchasing a vehicle in Japan.
Buying a Car in Japan - Another perspective on the car buying process.
Northern Road Navi - Hokkaido winter road conditions and driving tips.
Fuchu Driver's License Testing Center - English support available for license testing in Tokyo.
Koto Driver's License Testing Center - Phone: 03/3699-1151.
Samezu Driver's License Testing Center - Phone: 03/3474-1374.

Cycle Tokyo - Volunteer-guided cycling tours around Tokyo.
Cycletech-IKD - Bike shop in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture.
Ehicle Bike Shop - Folding bikes available in Shinjuku.
Ito Cycles - Bike shop in Osaka.
Kyoto Cycling Project - Guided cycling tours exploring Kyoto's streets and temples.

JTB - Japan's largest travel agency with offices everywhere.
Japan Visitor Travel Information - Travel info and booking resources for visitors.
IACE Travel Asia - Package tours and discount airfares.
Japanican.com - Tour and activity booking platform.