#outsideoftokyo

Nagano, Japan

I wanted to run away from Tokyo as soon as I arrived there. It has less nature and many people, feeling like I’m locked in small place as compared to other places that I used to stay in while ago. Then we rushed to Nagano. So country side there. Stoppd by nice aroma coffee shop that has variety of specialty coffee, and organic vegans food cafe, the cafe owner grow vegetables in his farm, passed camping place along the river then visited the place for climbing inside. Ok, could deep breath made me calm down

Ibaragi , Japan

Wanted to watch sea, so went to Ibaragi

On the way, we had a lunch in seafood shop which sells cheap crab food. And did sightseeing in the shrine where you can see the sea view from the top that has big Torii

Many travelers who arrive at Tokyo Station from the countryside use Narita Express (NEX) to go to Narita Airport.

The Narita Express, operated by JR East, is one of the most popular ways to reach NRT because it is convenient, comfortable, and time-efficient (it takes about one hour and runs every 30 minutes).

However, I’m not sure it’s really the best option. These days, cancellations and delays of more than an hour happen frequently due to accidents involving people—an unfortunate issue in Japanese society. Sadly, this occurs quite often on JR East lines in particular.

To be honest, from the start I recommend using the Airport Bus (TYO–NRT) or Keisei Skyliner, which operates from Nippori Station on the Keisei Line — but of course, it’s up to you.

If you’ve already bought a NEX ticket and are at Tokyo Station, it’s best to follow the announcements and instructions. Still, many travelers aren’t sure what to do, and depending on the situation, you may need to switch to another transportation option.

Here are some tips if you decide to switch to another transportation option from Tokyo Station.

Airport bus (TYO-NRT)

It takes about 1 hours 20min to NRT if traffic is normal. The bus comes every 15min

(Around 6am-7pm)

The bus terminal is in Yaesu South Exit, after you go out the gate, turn right, you'll see the bus ticket office and terminal (Normally bus leaves from track no. 7)

If you have Suica card , Pasmo card or other IC card and the balance is over 1500 yen you don't need to buy ticket, you can wait in the line at track no. 7 directly

Leaving large luggage in the under space is available for one per a person. If you have some large laggages I don't recomend to use the bus.

Keisei Sky Liner (Nippori Station)

It takes about 40min to NRT, train comes every 25min around

If you're in JR Tokyo station 1st floor, take track no.4 called Yamanote Line, get off at Nippori Station, (takes 12min)

Then go to Keisei Line transfer gate and buy ticket there

In Kamakura

＊How to go from Tokyo station＊

Take Yokosuka line located in floor B5, platform no.1, get off at Kamakura station, it takes about 40min

Visted country side, just 1 hour away from Tokyo

My friend’s family very welcomed then took us to a local festival, and played “Hanabi “(fire works) in the end

So far…this is the most impacted memory for me in this summer, even though just short visiting …!