Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Nango, Yoshimatsu, IbusukiIntercity train between Kagoshima and Miyazaki. Limited Express Kirishima
Kirishima (きりしま) connects Miyazaki (宮崎) with Kagoshima-Chuo (鹿児島中央). This train is an intercity train and stop at lo...
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Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Nango, Yoshimatsu, IbusukiIntercity train between Oita/Beppu and Miyazaki. Limited Express Nichirin / Hyuga
Nichirin (にちりん) connects Beppu (別府) and Oita (大分) with Miyazaki (宮崎) and Miyazaki airport (宮崎空港). A few of Nichirin ...
Kumamoto, Misumi, Hitoyoshi, Aso, MiyajiTrans-Kyushu Limited Express (Kyushu Odan Tokkyu), train connects Kumamoto to Beppu via Aso.
Trans-Kyushu Limited Express (Kyushu Odan Tokkyu=九州横断特急) connects both west and east coast of Kyushu. It connects Be...
Hakata, KokuraVery popular train to Yufuin from Hakata and Oita. Limited Express Yufuin no Mori / Yufu
These trains connect Hakata (博多) with Yufuin (由布院) and Oita (大分) or Beppu (別府). Yufuin is one of the most popular ho...
Limited ExpressAccess to World Heritage Kii mountains from Nagoya. Limited Express Wide View Nanki
Wide View Nanki (ワイドビュー南紀) is a Limited Express train that connects Nagoya (名古屋) with Shingu (新宮) and Kii-Katsuura (...
Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiOvernight limited express train Nihonkai
***This train scheduled service was discontinued on March, 2012 due to small demand. It is operated as a seasonal ...
EkibenOn board meal option guide. How to use and buy the eki-ben, dining car and on board sales.
Sapporo beer and dried cheesy squid. I bought these items from on board sales in the limited express Super Hokuto, Hokk...
Limited ExpressAccess to Kochi from Okayama/Takamatsu. Limited Express Nanpu/Shimanto
Shimanto Connects Takamatsu (高松) with Kochi (高知), Nakamura (中村) and Sukumo (宿毛). Nanpu depatrs from Okayama to Kochi...
Limited ExpressAccess to Matsuyama and Uwajima from Okayama and Takamatsu. Limited Express Shiokaze/Ishizuchi
Ishizuchi Connects Takamatsu (高松) with Matsuyama (松山) and Uwajima (宇和島). Shiokaze depatrs from Okayama to Matsuyama ...
Kansai (KIX)Kansai airport terminal, station, and access guide. Find the best way and best deal for Kansai airport to Osaka.
This post shows you everything you need to know when you arrive in Kansai airport. You can find the ticket window, the station and how to find the best deal to get Osaka, Kyoto and other places.
7 to 9 daysWest Japan (Kyoto, Hiroshima and Kyushu) 7 days sample itinerary by Japan Rail Pass 7 days
This itinerary includes Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyajima and North part of Kyushu (Hakata, Nagasaki, Aso and Beppu)...
Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiTips for taking Gran Class of Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa
JR East started to operate 2 round trips of Hayabusa after suspension by earthquake. It takes more than 4 hours betw...
Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Koriyama, Nikko, Kinugawa-OnsenCompare interior of Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa with Hayate
All line of Tohoku Shinkansen will be restored soon. Of course the fastest train "Hayabusa" will be operated too. No...
Kyoto, NaraRapid train service to Nara from Osaka by Japan Railway, Yamatoji Rapid Service
Yamatoji rapid which is JR commute train connects Osaka, Tennoji and Nara directly. This train is fully covered by all JR deals. You can find more information about this rapid train.
Kyoto, NaraRapid train service to Nara from Kyoto by Japan Railways, Miyakoji Rapid Service
Miyakoji Rapid Service is the fastest local train that is operated between Kyoto (=京都) and Nara (=奈良). Most of local...
Kansai (KIX)Rapid train service to Kansai Airport and Wakayama from Osaka. Kansai Airport Rapid Service and Kishuji Rapid Service
This rapid train connects Kansai airport, Wakayama, Tennoji and Osaka. This is a sort of the commute train. You may find the information about this train in this post.
Kobe, HimejiJR Special Rapid Service, most useful train among Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Himeji.
JR Special Rapid runs between Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Himeji. Some trips runs to Banshu Ako, Kamigori and Tsuruga. This is most convenient and very fast train. This post shows you the information with some images of Special Rapid train.
Kansai Airport, Wakayama, Mt. KoyaMost economical transfer, No express surcharge! Rapid Service Network in Kansai area
JR West operates many commute trains, rapid and local between 5:30 am and midnight. But when you travel in Kansai ...
Limited ExpressExpress train service to Yonago, Matsue and Izumo from Okayama and Kurashiki, Limited Express Yakumo
Yakumo is an inter-city train that connects Aomori with several cities in Okayama (=岡山), and Sanin area. (=山陰地方), su...
Kofu, Otsuki, Kawaguchiko, Gotemba, ShizuokaExpress train service to Fuji, Shizuoka and Kofu from Shizuoka. Limited Express Fujikawa
"Fujikawa" is operated between Shizuoka (=静岡) and Kofu (=甲府) via Minobu line (=身延線). If you go to Mt. Fuji (=富士山) fr...
Atami, Ito, Shimoda, Mishima, ShuzenjiTrain to Shonan, Odawara and Atami with no surcharge from Tokyo. Rapid train on Ueno-Tokyo line
***This rapid line will be connected with Takasaki and Utsunomiya rapid lines in March 14, 2015. Now Tokyo is depart...
Narita (NRT)Rapid Train on Yokosuka-Sobu line running between Tokyo, Yokohama, Narita Airport, Chiba and Kamakura
This rapid train connects Tokyo, Narita airport, Chiba, Yokohama and Kamakura. It is very convenient way to get these places.
Rapid serviceDirect access from Shinjuku to Yokohama and Kamakura. Rapid train on Shonan-Shinjuku line
Shonan-Shijuku line is not the name of line, but it is the name of Rapid train's route. This line connects west side...
Atami, Ito, Shimoda, Mishima, ShuzenjiNo express surcharge! Fast, economical and convenient! Rapid service network in Greater Tokyo
Japan Railway operate Rapid trains throughout Japan. Especially lots of Rapid trains are operated in urban area, suc...
Basic informationWhat is JR? Learn about Japan Railway train networks and difference from Non JR train.
Akita Shinkansen and Tokaido Shinkansen at Tokyo station (C) James Chuang JR (Japan Railway) is the biggest train co...