Japan 2026
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getting there

Flights

Four flight legs, a shinkansen, and two island hops in between β€” all with confirmation codes.

WestJet WS 80

QGUYEN
YYC10 h 30 minNRT

Calgary YYC β†’ Tokyo Narita NRT

Depart
Sep 26, 2026 14:50
Arrive
Sep 27, 2026 16:20
Seats
31C (Chad) Β· 31D (Tessa) β€” Economy

Boarding 14:00, gate closes 14:30 (Calgary gate D80).

Jetstar GK 357

ZRFR2Q
KIX2 h 15 minOKA

Osaka KIX β†’ Okinawa Naha OKA

Depart
Oct 5, 2026 15:25
Arrive
Oct 5, 2026 17:40

Jetstar GK 332

EW1JNJ
OKA2 h 40 minNRT

Okinawa Naha OKA β†’ Tokyo Narita NRT

Depart
Oct 9, 2026 12:15
Arrive
Oct 9, 2026 14:55

WestJet WS 81

QGUYEN
NRT9 h 10 minYYC

Tokyo Narita NRT β†’ Calgary YYC

Depart
Oct 10, 2026 18:30
Arrive
Oct 10, 2026 12:40 (same day, date line)

on the rails

Trains

Nozomi 245

BGG516118
2 h 12 min

Tokyo Station β†’ Kyoto

Depart
Oct 1, 2026 09:09
Arrive
Oct 1, 2026 11:21
Platform
18 (platforms can change β€” check at the station)
Seats
Car 3 β€” seats 7-D and 7-E (one QR ticket each), ordinary car, Mt. Fuji side
Reservation no.
2623 (JR reservation, shown on the QR tickets)
Cost
$280.48 (2 adults) + $19.70 seat preference fee + $14.02 flexible ticket upgrade fee
One QR ticket per person β€” scan at the gate with screen brightness up. Keep an offline copy on both phones.

island hopping

Ferries

Ferry Zamami 3

ProvisionalReservation #43
about 2 h

Naha (Tomari Port) β†’ Zamami Island (Zamami Port)

Depart
Oct 6, 2026 10:00
Arrive
~12:00 (2 hr crossing)

Ferry Zamami 3

ProvisionalReservation #15
about 2 h

Zamami Island (Zamami Port) β†’ Naha (Tomari Port)

Depart
Oct 8, 2026 14:00
Arrive
~16:00 (2 hr crossing)

Zamami Village ferry schedule may change with weather/sea conditions β€” a confirmation email is sent the day before each sailing.