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4 to 6 days

Naoshima, Takamatsu, Okayama, Kurashiki, Tottori, Kinosaki and Amanohashidate 5 days trip plan by Kansai WIDE Area Pass

You may find the sample itinerary which covers Naoshima, Takamatsu, Okayama, Kurashiki, Tottori, Kinosaki and Amanohashidate. You can use Kansai Wide Area Pass to cover this trip.
Chubu Area

How to transfer between Nagoya and Osaka/Kyoto by train

Which one is better, Shinkansen (left) or Kintetsu (right) ? If you have to move between Nagoya and Osaka (or Kyoto)...
Seasonal trains schedule

Summary of 2018 fall seasonal trains of JR trains

Renovated E3 series for Toreiyu Tsubasa Autumn and spring are the good season to travel in Japan. In fall season, yo...
Rail pass for residents

What is IC card, Suica, ICOCA, Pasmo? How to use these cards?

IC card is very common ways to take a train and a bus in these days in Japan. There are so many cards available in Japan. This post will explain you the type of IC card, the way of using it and the coverage area.
Rail pass for residents

Peach Kita Hokkaido Free Pass user guide

Peach Kita Hokkaido Free Pass offers unlimited travel in northern part of Hokkaido from New Chitose. This pass is available for anybody who arrives at New Chitose airport by Peach Air flight. This post explains you how to use this pass.
Rail pass for residents

Peach Higashi Hokkaido Free Pass user guide

Peach Higashi Hokkaido Free Pass offers unlimited travel in eastern part of Hokkaido. This pass is available for anybody who arrives at New Chitose airport or Kushiro airport by Peach Air flight. This post explains you how to use this pass.
Rail pass for residents

Furano Biei Rail Ticket is the perfect choice for the trip to Furano, Biei and Asahikawa.

Furano Biei Rail Ticket is the best choice for the traveler who stays in Sappporo and plan to visit Furano and Biei area. This pass is available for anybody. You can find the information how to use this pass in this post.
Seasonal trains schedule

Summary of 2018 summer seasonal trains of JR trains

Summer is very hot and humid in Japan. It is not the best season to travel. However summer is very busy travel seaso...
Rail pass for visitors

Greater Tokyo Pass offers unlimited ride of Tokyo Subway and major Non JR lines in Tokyo and surrounding area.

Greater Tokyo Pass covers most Non JR railways, such as Keisei railway, Tobu railway, Odakyu railway, Tokyo Metro. In this post, I explain how to use this pass.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2018 spring seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Spring is the best season to visit Japan because of the cherry blossom. Spring break of public school in Japan usual...
Station information

Wakayama and Wakayamashi stations guide. The difference of these stations and which station is more convenient for travelers?

There are two stations in Wakayama. These are JR Wakayama station and Nankai Railway Wakayamashi station. This post explains you these two stations in Wakayama.
2017 fall Mt Koya and Wakayama

Two days trip to Koyasan (Mt. Koya) and Wakayama from Osaka, Part 5 – small trip by Medetai Densha

I visit Koyasan and Wakayama in October, 2017. This post is the last part of my trip report which tells you the trip from to take Medetai Densha of Nankai Railway from Wakayamashi to Kada.
2017 fall Mt Koya and Wakayama

Two days trip to Koyasan (Mt. Koya) and Wakayama from Osaka, Part 4 – small trip by lovely trains of Wakayama Dentetsu

I visit Koyasan and Wakayama in October, 2017. This post is the fourth part of my trip report which tells you the trip to take Wakayama Dentetsu Tama train to see the cat station master.
2017 fall Mt Koya and Wakayama

Two days trip to Koyasan (Mt. Koya) and Wakayama from Osaka, Part 3 – from Namba to Wakayama by limited express Southern

I visit Koyasan and Wakayama in October, 2017. This post is the third part of my trip report which tells you the trip from Namba to Wakayama by Nankai Railway and JR local train.
Station information

Tengachaya station guide. How to transfer among Nankai Railway and Subway line

Tengachaya is one of the stations on Nankai Railway. However this station is one of the best transfer point of Nankai Railway and Osaka Metro subway. Please find more information about Tengachaya station in this post.
Timetable and reservation

2018 busiest period to travel by train. Tips to book your seat in even during the busy period.

Time goes by very quickly. Next year will be coming soon. I started to write the post about the busy period in 201...
2017 fall Mt Koya and Wakayama

Two days trip to Koyasan (Mt. Koya) and Wakayama from Osaka, Part 2 – sightseeing in Koyasan

I visited Koyasan and Wakayama in October, 2017. This is the trip report which tells you about the sightseeing in Koyasan. I believe it gives you an idea how to visit the places in Mt. Koya.
2017 fall Mt Koya and Wakayama

Two days trip to Koyasan (Mt. Koya) and Wakayama from Osaka, Part 1 – Namba to Koyasan

I visited Koyasan and Wakayama in October, 2017. I wrote the beginning part of the trip from Osaka, Namba to Koyasan station in this post.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2017-18 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Most of winter is shoulder season to travel. But New Year's holidays from late December to Early January is the busi...
Station information

Toyama station guide. How to change between Hokuriku Shinkansen, other local trains and Toyama Chiho Railway.

Toyama is one of the major cities in Hokuriku region. Toyama is also known as the gateway to Tateyama Kurone Alpine Route and Kurobe gorge. Toyama is also the transfer point of the Hokuriku Shinkansen and Takayama line. You can find how to change the trains at Toyama station in this post.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2017 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Autumn and spring are the good season to travel in Japan. In fall season, you may see the fall foliage in most part ...
Station information

Shin-Kobe station guide. How to change the Shinkansen and Kobe city subway.

If you access to Kobe or leave from Kobe by the Shinkansen, this post shows you everything you need. You can find how to change the Shinkansen and subway with lots of photos.
Station information

Tennoji station guide. How to transfer JR, Kintetsu Railway and Subway lines

Tennoji is one of the terminal stations in Osaka. JR line, Osaka Metro lines and Kintetsu lines depart from Tennoji station. You may learn about Tennoji station and know how to change the trains there.
Station information

Shin-Imamiya station guide. How to transfer among JR, Nankai Railway and Subway lines

JR Shin-Imamiya station Tsutenkaku Tower Exit exterior Shin-Imamiya is one of the stations on Osaka Kanjo (loop) lin...
Station information

Takikawa station guide. How to catch a local train to Furano.

Takikawa station is one of major stations between Sapporo and Asahikawa in Hokkaido. There is not tourist spots around this station but this station is the transfer point of Nemuro line to Furano. I will explain about the station structure and you may find how to change trains there.
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