Question:
So after hearing great reviews and experiences about trips to Japan, I have just about made up my mind on going. The only thing left that has me worried is the transit system. I've heard it's relatively easy to navigate, but I am pretty bad when it comes to transit system. I've probably rode a train less than 10 times my entire life (I live in the suburbs, rarely have to go into the city). Is their transit system easy to understand? So far I'm planning Tokyo -> Kyoto - > (unknown) -> Ito -> Tokyo, with a trip to Nara, possibly nikko from kyoto/tokyo.
Since I plan on getting a JR Rail pass, is it easy to notice the JR usable trains?
Answer:
Train station and signs have bilingual (Japanese and English) and now many newer signs have even four languages written on them.
For Tokyo Kyoto for example here's the signs common found on the bullet train (and stations):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rwfreund/31…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/slackeronli…
Nara Station:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dgmckelvey/…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/timothydahl…
With a bit of preplanning, it isn't too difficult to get used to.
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