Chubu AreaGuide for train access to Nagano, Matsumoto and other places in Shinshu and surrounding area.
Shinshu region is located in the heart of Japan. You might have heard Nagano where held winter Olympic games in 1998...
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Cruising trainSL Hakodate Christmas Fantasy. Enjoy winter scenery between Hakodate and Onuma.
Before you read this article, I would like to let you know that this post is written by one of my frequent visitor, ...
Limited ExpressLimited Express Ayame. Access to Kashima-Jingu and Choshi
This train has been discontinued in March 2015. Limited Express Ayame (あやめ) is operated between Tokyo (東京) and Ch...
Limited ExpressLimited Express Shiosai. Access to Choshi from Tokyo.
Limited Express Shiosai (しおさい) is operated between Tokyo (東京) and Choshi (銚子), Naruto (成東), Sakura (佐倉). Choshi is l...
Limited ExpressLimited Express Wakashio. Access to Katsuura and Awa-Kamogawa in Boso peninsula from Tokyo
Limited Express Wakashio (わかしお) is operated between Tokyo (東京) and Kazusa-Ichinomiya (上総一ノ宮), Katsuura (勝浦), Awa-Kam...
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 ...
Chubu AreaHow to access to Atami, Ito, Kawazu, Shimoda and other places in Izu peninsula by train.
You may find how to access to many places in Izu peninsula by train in this post.
Chugoku AreaSanin area train access guide. How to access to Kinosaki, Izumo, Matsue, Tottori and other major cities in Sanin area.
This post shows you the train network in Sanin area. You can find the train route to get Sanin area from Osaka, Kyoto, Okayama, Himeji, Shin-Yamaguchi.
Limited ExpressAccess to Tsuwano, Izumo, Matsue from Yamaguchi. Limited Express Super Oki
Limited Express Super Oki (スーパーおき) is operated between Tottori (鳥取), Yonago (米子) and Shin-Yamaguchi (新山口). This trai...
Limited ExpressInter-city train in Tottori and Shimane. Limited Express Super Matsukaze
Limited Express Super Matsukaze (スーパーまつかぜ) is operated between Tottori (鳥取), Yonago (米子) and Masuda (益田). This train...
OkayamaThe limited express Super Inaba train guide. The fastest train access to Tottori from Okayama
If you go to Tottori from Okayama, this train is the fastest way. You can find the information about the limited express Super Inaba in this post.
Kinosaki Onsen, Aanohashidate, Toyooka, Fukuchiyama, MaizuruThe limited express Hamakaze for access to Tottori, Hamasaka, Kasumi from Osaka, Kobe and Himeji with no extra charge by JR Pass
The limited express Hamakaze is only trains which connects Osaka and Tottori by JR pass without any extra. But the number of trains are very limited. I would like to show about this train in this post.
Kobe, HimejiThe limited express Super Hakuto train guide. The fastest train access to Tottori from Osaka and Kyoto
Super Hakuto is the limited express train which connects Tottori, Kurayoshi, Osaka and Kyoto. This is the fastest access route to Tottori from Osaka. Please find the information about this train in this post.
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2012-13 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Some part of winter season is the busiest period. Especially in Japan, New Years holidays are crazy busy. In this se...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraHow to use JR West Kansai Area Pass. Compare pass and single fare.
This posts explains you how to use Kansai Area Pass. It is one of JR West rail passes and it covers whole part of Kansai area.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraHow to use Kansai Thru Pass. Compare pass and single fare.
Kansai thru pass is one of the best option to travel in Kansai area, such as Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Wakayama, Koyasan. This post shows you how to use this pass.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraNara access guide from Osaka, Kyoto, Kansai airport and Kobe by JR, Kintetsu Railway and Airport bus
Nara is one of popular places in Kansai area. This post explains you how to get Nara from several places in Kansai area.
JR Local BusesKusatsu Onsen access guide
This post explains you how to get Kusatsu onsen by the train and/or the bus.
Limited ExpressThe limited express Kusatsu train guide. The direct access to Kusatsu-Onsen from Ueno, Tokyo
The limited express Kusatsu runs between Ueno and Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi. This train takes you to the nearest station to Kusatsu onsen from Ueno in Tokyo. You can find the information of this train in this post.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraShin Osaka station guide. How to change Shinkansen, Haruka, Thunderbird and local train access to Osaka, Umeda and Namba
Shin-Osaka station is the Shinkansen terminal station in Osaka. JR Osaka station is one station away by JR local train and Osaka Metro connects Shin-Osaka and Namba. This post shows you the station structure and how to change the trains at Shin-Osaka station.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraOsaka and Umeda stations guide. How to change JR trains, subway trains and other private railways
Osaka station is same location as Umeda station. Only JR station is called "Osaka" but other railway and subway stations are called "Umeda". It is complicated for the travelers but these are same location. In this post, I will explain you about Osaka and Umeda stations.
Rail pass for residentsHow to choose Rail Pass for trip in Kyushu. Many choices for both visitors and residents in Japan.
Kyushu is located in south part of Japan. That's why the climate is very mild and it is very popular destination in ...
Kyushu AreaKyushu Rail Pass user guide. The best deal to travel Kyushu by train.
Kyushu Rail Pass is a good choice to travel in Kyushu. But if you travel Kyushu and other places, such as Osaka, Hiroshima. you may have to think about using other deal. This post gives you lots of information about Kyushu Rail Pass. You can find that this deal suits your trip plan or not.
NewsFall JR rapid and local trains unlimited ride ticket 3 days at 7500 yen. Available for both residents and visitors.
JR Group sell "Railway anniversary day's unlimited ride ticket (鉄道の日記念 JR全線乗り放題きっぷ)" in October. Because the first r...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2012 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railway
Fall is very popular season to travel in Japan for local tourist too. JR Group operate lots of seasonal trains durin...