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Pretty Seat Doilies Decorate the Limousine Airport Buses in Japan

Airport transfers can be a bit of a nightmare, and if you're heading off to a first class flight you really should be in a limousine, right? Japan has a good compromise that even those without first class tickets can afford: the Airport Limousine Bus service.

Running at both the major Japanese airports--Tokyo's Narita airport and Osaka's Kansai hub--as well as at regional spots, the Japanese seem to have got this transport thing figured out well. Limousine buses are, as you'd expect, pretty comfortable buses, and they pick you up from major train stations around town to transport you relatively hassle-free to the airport.

The bonus is that by Japanese standards they're definitely not too pricey. For example, a typical fare from central Tokyo all the way out to Narita is 3,000 yen ($30). Compared to battling the subway crush or negotiating an expensive taxi ride, the Limousine Bus idea seems like a good choice. Plus you get to see these pretty crocheted seat covers close up (we never said the décor was great).

Related Stories:
· Airport Limousine Bus Japan [Official Site]
· Narita International Airport Is In The Future [Jaunted]
· Japan Travel Guide [Jaunted]

[Photo: s.yume]