International flights and passenger ships
International flights
Naturally, the fastest and most convenient way to come to Japan is by airplane. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly to all the major cities in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Almost all of the world’s major airlines also have flights to major cities in Japan.
Approximate flight times between Tokyo and major cities worldwide
| Tokyo—Seoul | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Tokyo—Los Angeles | 9 hours 30 minutes |
| Tokyo—New York | 12 hours 30 minutes |
| Tokyo—Rio de Janeiro | 24 hours 30 minutes (transfer necessary) |
| Tokyo—Vancouver | 8 hours 30 minutes |
| Tokyo—Moscow | 10 hours |
| Tokyo—Frankfurt | 12 hours |
| Tokyo—London | 13 hours |
| Tokyo—Madrid | 17 hours 30 minutes (transfer necessary) |
| Tokyo—Paris | 13 hours |
| Tokyo—Rome | 12 hours 30 minutes |
| Tokyo—Vienna | 12 hours |
| Tokyo—Bangkok | 7 hours |
| Tokyo—Beijing | 4 hours |
| Tokyo—Hong Kong | 5 hours |
| Tokyo—Sydney | 9 hours 30 minutes |
Japan Airlines (JAL): http://www.jal.com/en/
All Nippon Airways (ANA): http://www.anaskyweb.com/
International passenger ships
Several passenger ship companies ply regular routes between major Japanese ports and ports in Russia, South Korea, and China. Very convenient ferry and hydrofoil services operate between Shimonoseki in Fukuoka and South Korea.
Service between Japan and South Korea
| Route | Approximate voyage time | Days of operation |
|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki—Pusan (car ferry) | 9 hours 30 minutes | Daily |
| Hakata—Pusan (ferry) | 9 hours 20 minutes | Three times a week |
| Hakata—Pusan (hydrofoil) | 3 hours | Daily (3-4 departures) |
