Traveling Guide
Living in Ehime is great and offers many different kinds of experiences, but every once in a while we get bitten by the wanderlust bug and have the urge to see what else is out there beyond the green-mikan filled hills of the prefecture. Given that Japan has quite a few national holidays it’s fairly easy to get away and explore, whether that be domestically in Japan or somewhere farther across international borders. To help plan your next adventure, we’ve put together some helpful guides and resources.
Domestic
Japan’s suberb transportation network means that it is easy to travel virtually anywhere in the country! However, it always helps to plan ahead so we’ve put together some information about the different ways to get to where you want to go.
By bus
Buses are often the cheapest ways to travel between major cities of Japan. Bus travel is available to all prefectures in Shikoku and to several different destinations on Honshu.
By train
Make use of one of the best railway networks in the world! Although trains are generally more expensive for trips around and out of Shikoku, they can also offer you more flexibility.
By ferry
Ferries aren’t just for traveling between the islands in Ehime. Overnight and other long-distance ferries are inexpensive ways to get to Honshu or Kyushu
By air
Serviced by 5 different airlines, travelling via Matsuyama airport and can offer some great deals … if you plan ahead.
Tours
Tours can not only make your life easy, but also take you someplace you never would have thought to go. Here are some recommended Japanese and English-languge tour operators.
International
Just because you live in Japan doesn’t mean you have to stay there! Whether you want to visit your family back overseas or trek the mountains in Nepal, we’ve put together some guides to help you in your quest for world (travel) domination.
By Air
Flying from Japan to other parts of Asia is surprisingly very cheap! Here are some links to help you get started. Remember to always plan ahead for better deals!
Tours
While you may prefer to plan things on your own, there’s no question that tours are very convenient. Small-group backpacking tours not only let you explore someplace new, but allow you meet people from all over the world.
Getting Tourist Visas
Getting touris visas can be a horribly confusing process. To make it easier, we’ve collected some links on the most popular destinations.