[Hiromaso]

Hello, I am planning to visit Japan for one month starting in October and I have a fascination with Asian history, so I figure that I am going to have some fun.

Now, I already have planned city tours of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. I also plan on visiting Mt. Fuji.

Are there buses that link all the major Japanese cities? Would it be quicker to travel by bus or by rail (I heard Japan has an amazing train system)?

Last but not least, will I need a Japanese tourist visa from the consulate to visit Japan for one month or would my Canadian passport suffice?