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...
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Chubu Area
Chugoku AreaHow to access UNESCO World Heritage Listed Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
First of all, I would like to let you know that this post is written by one of my frequent visitor, Mr. Jonathan Ayr...
NewsKyushu Shinkansen 2 days unlimited ride ticket for summer vacation. Kid price is only 1000 yen for 2 days!
JR Kyushu is trying to get more tourist in the last stretch of summer vacation. They will start to sell Kyushu Shink...
Hokkaido AreaHokkaido Rail Pass. The best deal for rail trip in Hokkaido for oversea visitors.
If you travel Hokkaido only, Hokkaido Rail Pass is a good choice to travel there. This post will explain you the type of Hokkaido Rail Pass and how to use it.
2012 spring trip to Tohoku and HokkaidoOvernight train from Hakodate to Ueno (Tokyo) on March 20, 2012.
I show you my trip report of sightseeing in Hakodate and Hakodate to Tokyo by overnight train Hokutosei.
2012 spring trip to Tohoku and HokkaidoTrip to Otaru from Sapporo and trip from Sapporo to Hakodate on March 20, 2012 by Rapid Airport and the limited express Hokuto
I show you my trip repfor of Sapporo to Otaru and Sapporo to Hakodate.
2012 spring trip to Tohoku and HokkaidoTrip to Matsushima and Kakunodate on the way to Aomori from Osaka on March 19, 2012 by the Shinkansen
I visited Matsushima and Kakunodate in one day on the way to Aomori.
NewsNew Shinkansen projects, Nagasaki, Hokuriku and Hokkaido have been approved by government.
As of June 29, 2012, Japanese Government have approved three Shinkansen projects, Hokkaido, Hokuriku and Kyushu west...
Hokkaido AreaHakodate station guide. How to change the train, Super Hakucho, Super Hokuto and other local trains.
On March 26, 2016, Hokkaido Shinkansen was opened and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station was opened. Hakodate is not trans...
Station informationShin-Aomori station guide. How to change the train, Shinkansen, Super Hakucho and other local trains.
Hokkaido Shinkansen was opened in March 26, 2016. You can get Hokkaido by Shinkansen directly without changing train...
Station informationTokyo station guide. How to change the trains, Shinkansen, Narita Express and other local trains.
Tokyo station is one of the biggest terminal station in Japan. The station is huge and the structure is very complicated. I explain you about the structure of this station and how to change the trains .
side tripEasy trip from Sendai. How to access to Matsushima by Japan Rail Pass
Matsushima is one of "Three View of Japan". You can visit there from Sendai easily and the trip is covered by JR Pass fully. You may find the infomation of the access in this post.
Hokkaido AreaNew Chitose Airport access guide. How to get Sapporo, Otaru and other cities in Hokkaido.
New Chitose airport station is located at the underground of the terminal building. (C) JP Rail New Chitose airport ...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2012 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways
In summer season, the busiest period is mid August. This period is called "Obon (お盆)". Everybody try to go back to h...
Airport AccessThe train access guide for the late arrival and the early departure at Haneda Airport
If you arrive at Haneda by Tokyo Monorail, the station is located at same level as the departure floor. (C) JP Rail ...
Kumamoto, Misumi, Hitoyoshi, Aso, MiyajiAccess to Amakusa from Kumamoto. Limited Express A Ressha de Iko (Take the ‘A’ train)
Limited Express "A Ressha de Iko (Take the 'A' train)" was introduced in October 2011. This is the first express tra...
2012 spring trip to KyushuTrip from Kumamoto to Kagoshima by Isaburo and Hayato no Kaze on Hisatsu line one day trip on March 16, 2012
Isaburo and local train at Yoshimatsu station When you go to Kagoshima, Kyushu Shinkansen is the best way to get the...
Rail pass for visitorsThe newest JR West rail pass for Sanyo, Kyushu and Shikoku, JR Sanyo Shikoku Kyushu Rail Pass
*This deal is no longer available. JR Sanyo Shikoku Kyushu Rail Pass was released on the same day as Kansai WIDE Area...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraKansai WIDE Area Pass user guide. The best deal for the traveler who want to travel Kansai and surrounding areas, such as Okayama, Kurashiki, Kinosaki and Kumano.
Kansai Wide Area Pass offers bigger coverage area than Kansai Area Pass. This pass covers Kansai area and surrounding places, such as Kinosaki, Kurashiki, Okayama, Kii-Katsuura. Please find the details about Kansai Wide Area Pass in this post.
BaggageHow to carry your baggage on board and how to store your baggage at the station.
This post explains you how to manage the travel by train with the big luggage.
2012 spring trip to KyushuMiyazaki to Udo Jingu shrine one day trip by a local bus and the limited express train Umisachi-Yamasachi.
Udo Jingu shrine is located at Nichinan coast. It is very scenic! (C) JP Rail Udo Jingu shrine (鵜戸神宮) was one of the...
2012 spring trip to KyushuHow to access to Takachiho
Please find the information abou the access to Takachiho from Kumamoto and Nobeoka by a bus.
Internet connectionHow to get the connection in Japan. Which one is the best choice, public wifi, mobile router or SIM card
The internet access is necessary on the travel in these days. I explain you how to get the internet access on the train travel in Japan.
2012 spring trip to Tohoku and HokkaidoTravel by the express train Hamanasu Carpet car from Aomori to Sapporo on March 19, 2012
Hamanasu just arrived at Aomori station (C) JP Rail.com In my site, JPRail.com, the post that is written about Overn...
NewsMy trip to Kyushu, Tohoku and Hokkaido in 5 days.
Dear readers, I will leave Japan today and head back to Vancouver, Canada. I stayed in Japan for 9 nights and spend...