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42 Getting Around

subways, train stations usually do not have a romanised version of the train system posted. Simply write down your destination and show it to the ticket seller. If you take one of the super-speedy bullet trains (shinkansen) be aware that there are two types: the kodama which makes frequent stops, and the hikari which zips past the lesser stations.

From town to town you can also go by bus. Buses are air-conditioned and comfortable, although leg-room raay be a problem for tali passengers.

Where is the........?

SR

WftTćm

........wa doko desu ka?

train station eki

bus stop basu teiryujo airport kilko

ticket office kippu uriba subway station chikatetsu no eki

When is the........bus?

........basu waitsu desu ka?

first

shihatsu next tsugi no last saishu

Trains

If you are travelling long distance by train there is quite a wide rangę of choices, depending on how fast and how comfortable you would like your trip to be. You will see the following kinds of train:

bullet train shinkansen limited express tokyu

ordinary express kyukó local trains futsd

Local train fares represent. a base to which additional amounts are added in keeping with the speed and comfort of the train you are travelling on.

'f ij — > ¥

StfalS?

first class gurinsha reserved shiteiseki unreserved jiyuseki