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Transportation
regular trains | using the train | bullet trains | buses | ferries
As this is one of the larger sections in this guide, it is itself divided into several smaller sections. To help you find what you are looking for, the contents of each of these sub-sections are detailed below.

Please refer to the travel abroad section for information on airports.
regular trains
Detailed explanation of the train system in Shiga, including maps and station listings for each of the train lines.

using the train
Detailed explanation of how to use the trains in Shiga, including time schedules, expressions, platforms, buying tickets, and money saving tips.

bullet trains
Explanation of the bullet trains, or shinkansen, access points, and how to make reservations. Includes a sampling of some common fares.

buses
Explanation of local and overnight buses. Includes the phone numbers for overnight bus companies operating in Shiga.

ferries
Explanation of the ferry system in Japan. Includes a listing of phone numbers for reservations to common destinations.

housing regular trains