Takeshi (JPRail.com administrator)

Kanazawa, Toyama, Wakura-Onsen, Fukui

The limited express Shirasagi timetable and train information. The direct train to Kanazawa from Nagoya.

The limited express Shirasagi connects Nagoya, Mabara, Fukui and Kanazawa. Please find more information about this train in this post.
Kinosaki Onsen, Aanohashidate, Toyooka, Fukuchiyama, Maizuru

The Limited Express Hashidate. The train to Amanohashidate from Kyoto directly.

The limited express Hashidate is only train to get Amanohashidate from Kyoto directly. This post shows you this train's guide.
Kinosaki Onsen, Aanohashidate, Toyooka, Fukuchiyama, Maizuru

Direct transfer to Kinosaki and Maizuru from Kyoto, Limited Express Kinosaki / Maizuru

Kinosaki (きのさき) connects Kyoto (京都) with Kinosaki-Onsen (城崎温泉), Toyooka (豊岡) and Fukuchiyama (福知山). When you go to t...
News

Updated information of train operation status after Typhoon 15

I update information at new Train Operation status page now. ***As of October 1, 2011, I revised most updated infor...
Kinosaki Onsen, Aanohashidate, Toyooka, Fukuchiyama, Maizuru

Direct transfer to Kinosaki from Osaka, Limited Express Konotori

Konotori connects Shin-Osaka (新大阪) and Osaka (大阪) with Kinosaki-Onsen (城崎温泉), Toyooka (豊岡) and Fukuchiyama (福知山). Wh...
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Operation status on Kii line

***I updated this following information on November 5, 2011.*** Between Shirahama (白浜) and Kumanoshi (熊野市) on Kii...
News

More chance to get Gran Class on Tohoku Shinkansen on Nov 19, 2011

Gran Class ticket on Hayabusa is one of Japan Railway's ticket that is hardest to get. But JR East will add more E5 ...
Hakata, Kokura

Limited Express train Midori/Huis Ten Bosch. Direct transfer from Hakata to Sasebo and Huis Ten Bosch.

Limited express "Midori" connects the gateway city in Kyushu, Hakata with very historical port city Sasebo. Some of ...
Express

Save money and time going to Kanazawa, Overnight Express train Noto

*Since March 2012, this train has not been operated. Even though JR East has not announced officially anything about...
14 to 20 days

Throughout Japan 14 days sample itinerary by Japan Rail Pass 14 days pass

This itinerary includes many popular spots throughout Japan in 14 days. This itinerary starts from Tokyo. But if you...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2011 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railway

Fall is good season to travel in Japan. JR Group operate lots of seasonal trains during this season. But it is too m...
Maibara, Ogaki

Save money and time to go to Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka from Tokyo by train. Overnight rapid train Moonlight Nagara

185 series still run as limited express train Odoriko. This fleet is used for rapid Moonlight Nagara too. JR East an...
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JR Kyushu will introduce the newest train to Amakusa and Kumamoto area, A ressha de Iko (Take the ‘A’ train)

JR Kyushu announce that they will introduce the newest limited express train, "A Ressha de Iko" (A列車で行こう=Take the 'A...
Aomori, Shin-Aomori, Hirosaki

Alternatives of Overnight train Cassiopeia and Hokutosei, in case that you cannot make a reservation.

***Hokutosei was discontinued as scheduled train in 14 March, 2015. Now Hokutosei runs as seasonal train until end...
7 to 9 days

Sample itinerary Tohoku 7 days by Japan Rail Pass 7 days

This itinerary includes all part of Tohoku and covers many popular spots, such as Nikko, Zao, Matsushima, Hiraizumi,...
Cruising train

Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko train, Easy rail trip to Kushiro Marsh for everyone.

Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko train is one of the seasonal trains in Hokkaido. This train offers open air passengers car. You can enjoy the great scenery with a fresh air. Please find more information about this train in this post.
Asahikawa

Furano Biei Norokko train, Easy rail trip around Furano area for everyone.

This post will explain you about Furano Biei Norokko train which is the seasonal train between Asahikawa and Furano.
Furano, Tomamu, Shintoku

Direct transfer to Furano from Sapporo. Limited Express Furano Lavender Express / Furano Koyo Express

Furano Lavender Express (フラノラベンダーエクスプレス) and Furano Koyo Express (フラノ紅葉エクスプレス) are limited express trains to Furano ...
Akita, Morioka, Hiraizumi

Rail cruising in UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami mountains by Rapid train Resort Shirakami

Resort Shirakami offers an amazing coast scenery of Sea of Japan. This is the seasonal operation train but it runs almost everyday in summer season. Please find the information about this train.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2011 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways

JR Group operate lots of seasonal trains during summer peak season. But it is too many to introduce all seasonal tra...
Cruising train

The Limited Express Umisachi-Yamasachi train guide. Easy rail excursion along Nichinan coast in Miyazaki

Limited Express train Umisachi-Yamasachi is operated by refurbished KIHA125 series. Umisachi-Yamasachi (海幸山幸) is lim...
Destinations

Ekiben (Boxed meal at the station or in the train) in Hokkaido

Bento (弁当) is the classic boxed meal in Japan. Especially Bento that is sold at station is called "Ekiben". "Eki" (駅...
7 to 9 days

Sample itinerary Kyushu 7 days by Japan Rail Pass 7 days pass

This itinerary includes all part of Kyushu and covers many popular spots in Kyushu island in 7 days. So you can simp...
Cruising train

The limited express Isaburo / Shinpei train guide. The train takes you to one of three best views from the train.

You can find the information about the limited express Isaburo / Shinpei which rund between Kumamoto, Hitoyoshi and Yoshimatsu in this post.
Cruising train

Very popular cruising train to Kirishima and Yoshimatsu from Kagoshima. The Limited Express Hayato no Kaze

Hayato no Kaze is the limited express train that runs between Kagoshima-Chuo with Yoshimatsu. This train is the limited express train but this train is slow on Hisatsu line. Hisatsu line is very scenic route. I will show you many images of this train and explain the details.
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