Japan rail tickets
 

I need rail tickets from Osaka to Kobe. Do you buy in advance? Where can they be purchased? Is it difficult to navigate in that area if you do not speak the language? Any ideas of a safe, inexpensive hotel near the rail station in Osaka?

This really should be posted in the Asia board.

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Geez, be gentle. lyndac7 is brand new to Fodor's and just learning her way around.

You do want to re-post this on the Asia forum (see "Change Forum" in blue letters top of this page) and then *tag* it Japan.

And briefly, no you don't need to book in advance.

Which Osaka station? There are many. And yes it is confusing - to anyone.

Sorry, everyone, I am new...thanks for your help