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Feb 1, 2024 | 11:49 pm

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Originally Posted by Topcare

then there is no choice really. The Shinkansen is the fastest and most efficient way from the centre of Tokyo to Kyoto. Period. Don't waste time with driving. It's silly for a first trip to Japan when you will just be doing the typical first timer things to japan.

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Originally Posted by Gradfly

There are luggage delivery services (takkyubin) you can use to send bags ahead to your next destination. Prices are very competitive and I wouldn't worry about bags getting lost. I've shipped bags to/from inns deep in the countryside without any issues. IMO, renting a car just to haul bags between Tokyo and Kyoto adds unnecessary time and logistics to your schedule.

This looks interesting. I did a little bit of research on the luggage delivery service & it seems pretty simple to do. I definitely want to try the Shinkansen & not worrying about luggage makes it easier. I was looking at train timings & the frequency between the two cities is very good. This definitely seems like a better option. Thanks again.

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