It is only available to sightseeing visitors and must be bought from outside of Japan. Note that this Pass cannot be used for the new super express Nozomi. Domestic Airlines Domestic air travel in Japan is very convenient. With some 69 airports handling domestic and overseas flights, this is a quick and convenient mode of transportation. It is one of the easiest and most convenient methods of traveling and is prompt and efficient.
Some stations use the automatic ticket-checking machines at the gate.
With the trains and subways, you can get almost anywhere in the city. The intra-city bus routes in all major cities are as extensive as the subways. Unfortunately, with the exception of Kyoto, most cities' bus stops have no signs in English and the routes can be rather complicated. Here is a brief guide on how to reach your destination with few or no complications. The bus ticket would be numbered to indicate the fare zone where the passenger boarded the bus.