Chubu AreaTrip report of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Toyama to Nagano I visited Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Toyama to Nagano in June, 2017. It was raining but it was a nice trip. I would like to show you my trip in this post. 2017.10.19Chubu Area
1 to 3 daysSample itinerary of day trip to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Nagoya and Osaka / Kyoto I have written about visiting Alpine Route from Tokyo as day trip. And then I have received an inquiry about day tri... 2015.09.221 to 3 daysChubu Area
1 to 3 daysSample itinerary of day trip to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Tokyo I have never thought visiting Alpine Route from Tokyo as day trip. But I have received some inquiries and check the ... 2015.09.121 to 3 daysChubu Area
Limited ExpressLimited Express Sazanami. Access to Kimizu and Tateyama in Boso peninsula from Tokyo Limited Express Sazanai (さざなみ) is operated between Tokyo (東京) and Kimizu (君津). This train runs along the west coast ... 2012.11.26Limited ExpressTateyama, Kimitsu, Mobara, Kazusa-Ichinomiya, Katsuura, Awa-KamogawaTokyo
Chubu AreaTateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, one of most spectacular sightseeing route in Northern Japan Alps This post is written by Mr. Jonathan Ayre. He is one of the frequent visitors. He offered me some images, writing ar... 2012.08.23Chubu Area
Rail pass for visitorsWhere and How to buy JR Pass: JR Pass user guide, how to use Japan Rail Pass to its maximum. This posts give you all information about JR pass. You can find much more information than the official Japan Rail Pass site. 2020.07.08Rail pass for visitors
1 to 3 days20 best day trip plan from Osaka: DIY day trip planner for the first timer to the advanced traveler I chose 20 best day trip plas from Osaka in this post for the first time traveler and repeaters. 2020.05.091 to 3 days
1 to 3 days20 best day trip plan from Tokyo: DIY day trip planner for the first timer to the advanced traveler I chose 20 places that can be visited on a day trip from Tokyo. I covered simple plans, tightly packed schedules, and places where you might not be able to go on a day trip. 2020.05.061 to 3 days
1 to 3 daysAlpine route, Kurobe gorge and Shin-Hotaka 3-day sample trip plan. Three best scenic mountain routes with Shirakawago and Takayama This 3-day trip plan covers Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Gorge Railway, Shirakawago, Takayama and Shin-Hodaka Ropeway. 2020.04.121 to 3 days
Destination access guide This is the index of destination access guides in this site. Hokkaido Hokkaido train route guideGuide of the trai... 2018.12.17
Travel report This page shows you the list of my travel report. I hope my trip experience helps you to build a trip plan. 2019 spr... 2018.12.12
Sample itineraries This page shows you the list of various sample itineraries. You can find both one day and multi days trip plans. Gui... 2018.12.09
Trains list This page shows you the list of JR trains. These trains are covered by JR Pass (Japan Rail Pass), JR East Passes, Hokka... 2018.12.07
Station guide This page shows the list of the station information pages. Hokkaido Takikawa station guide Transfer point betw... 2018.11.30
7 to 9 daysSample itinerary Tokyo to Osaka one way trip with Alpine route, Takayama, Shirakawago, Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto 9 days by JR Pass 7 days I would like to show you 9 days sample itinerary which includes very popular places with Tokyo to Osaka one way trip... 2018.04.137 to 9 daysSample itineraries
Station informationToyama 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. 2017.09.02Station information
Sample itinerariesSample itinerary Tokyo, Alpine Route, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka 9 days by Japan Rail Pass 7 days Northern central part of Japan offers many "Must-See" places, such as Shirakawago, Takayama, Tateyama Kurobe alpine ... 2017.07.09Sample itineraries
Station informationNagano station guide. How to catch the bus to the tourist spots. How to change between Hokuriku Shinkansen and other local trains. Nagano is known as Winter Olympic Game host city. That means this place has very good snow. Nagano has many ski slop... 2016.09.01Station information
Station informationMatsumoto station guide. How to catch the bus to Takayama, Hotaka and Kamikochi. How to take a train to Nagano, Hakuba, Shinano-Omachi. Matsumoto station from Oshiro-guchi (east side) Matsumoto is the second biggest city in Nagano prefecture. But the s... 2016.08.21Station information
DestinationsLet’s take the train! Easily accessible places to see fall foliage! Fall season is round the corner. There are huge number of the spots to see fall foliage in Japan. But many of them a... 2016.08.07DestinationsTravel Tips
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuVisit Snow Monkey Park, round trip from Nagano station in 4 hours, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 9 Monkeys enjoy natural hot springs at Snow Monkey Park. This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku... 2016.06.192016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuTrip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 6, Takaoka to Shirakawago via Himi line, Johana line and Shirakawago This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 5, Matsumoto to Takaoka via Toya... 2016.06.042016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuTrip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 5, Matsumoto to Takaoka via Toyama This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 4, Nagoya to Matsumoto via Magom... 2016.05.142016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku
Rail pass for visitorsJR East Pass Nagano Niigata user guide. Flex 5-day pass in 14 days period to cover Nagano, Niigata, Tokyo and surrounding area. JR East Pass Nagano Niigata is a good deal to travel Nagano and Niigata area. It covers Tokyo and surrounding area too. This post gives you the detailed information about this pass. You will find that it suits your trip plan or not. 2016.03.06Rail pass for visitors
Hokkaido AreaJR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass user guide. Perfect deal for the travelers who visit Tokyo and Sapporo by train. JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass covers southern Hokkaido, Tohoku region and Kanto area. If you travel Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu, Hakodate from Tokyo by a train, this deal is perfect. Please read this post to learn more. 2016.02.06Hokkaido AreaRail pass for visitors