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JR trains’ seat guide, Gran class, Green class and Ordinary class seats. Guide to buy JR Pass Green or Ordinary

There are several types of seats on Japanese trains, such as Ordinary class, Green class and Gran class, but I think it is difficult to understand this for first-time visitors Japan. In this article, I will explain the types of seats, the size of seats, other information about the seat on the train.

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Direct access to Akita from Tokyo, Akita Shinkansen (bullet train)

Technically Akita Shinkansen means the line between Morioka and Akita. But most of trains are operated between Tokyo...

Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiTohoku, Hokkaido,Akita and YamagataTokyoUeno

Narita Express, JR’s express train service between Narita airport and Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shinagawa, Yokohama

Narita Express connects Narita Airport and Tokyo, Shinjuku, Yokohama and many stations in these areas. This post will tell you about Narita Express.

Limited ExpressNarita (NRT)Narita Airport, Chiba, Choshi, Kashima-Jingu, Sakura, NarutoShinjukuTokyoTokyoTokyoYokohama, Kamakura, Yokosuka, Odawara

Express train service between Aomori and Akita, Limited Express Tsugaru

Tsugaru is an inter-city train that connects Aomori with several cities in Akita Pre. (秋田県) and Aomori Pref. (青森県), ...

Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiAomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiLimited ExpressTrains

Express train service between Niigata and Akita, Limited Express Inaho

Inaho is an inter-city train that connects Niigata with several cities in Shonai area (庄内地方) where is located betwee...

Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiLimited ExpressNiigata, Nagaoka, Echigo-Yuzawa

Overnight express train Cassiopeia, very popular overnight train between Tokyo and Sapporo

*This train was discontinued in March 2016. Cassiopeia is operated between Ueno and Sapporo. This train is like J...

Overnight TrainsSapporo, New Chitose AirportUeno

Overnight Express Train Hokutosei, most popular overnight train between Tokyo and Sapporo

This train was discontinued on March 13, 2015. Hokutosei is operated between Ueno and Sapporo. This train is like...

Overnight TrainsSapporo, New Chitose AirportUeno

Overnight transfer to Aomori/Akita from Tokyo, No extra charge on Japan Rail Pass! Overnight limited express Akebomo

***This train scheduled service was discontinued in March, 2014 due to small demand.*** This overnight train ...

Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiAomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiLimited ExpressOvernight TrainsSeasonal trainsTokyoUeno

The Limited Express Azusa, Super Azusa, Kaiji, and Fuji Excursion (Fuji-Kaiyu) for Matsumoto, Kofu, Kawaguchiko, Shinano-Omachi and Hakuba from Shinjuku

This post explains you the Limited Express Azusa from Shinjuku to Matsumoto, Kaiji to Kofu and Fuji Excursion to Kawaguchiko. You may find lots of info and photo of the train interior.

Kofu, Otsuki, Kawaguchiko, Gotemba, ShizuokaLimited ExpressNagano, Matsumoto, Hakuba, Mimami-Otari, Iida, Kobuchizawa, KomoroShinjukuTokyoTokyo

Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka route and timetable. Direct access to Shin Osaka, Tennoji and Kyoto from Kansai airport

The limited express Haruka takes you to Tennoji, Shin-Osaka and Kyoto from Kansai airport. This train is fully covered by JR pass and other JR deals. This post explains you the the details about Haruka.

Kansai (KIX)Kansai Airport, Wakayama, Mt. KoyaKyoto, NaraLimited ExpressOsaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraOsaka, Shin-Osaka, Namba, Tennoji

Japan Railways is the best way to access Mt. Fuji? How much can we use Japan Rail Pass to go to Mt. Fuji?

As you know, Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. Sometimes we can see it even from downtown Tokyo. And when y...

Chubu AreaKanto AreaMt. Fuji and HakonePrivate companyPrivate Local Busesside trip

How to use JR Pass in downtown Kyoto. Find how much you can use Japan Rail Pass in Kyoto.

You may find how to use JR Pass and JR regional deals in Kyoto. You can learn how to maximize using these deals.

Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraPrivate companyside tripSubwayTips for Japan Rail PassWorld Heritage

Overnight transfer Niigata – Kyoto and Osaka, Overnight Express Train Kitaguni

This train was discontinued. Kitaguni(きたぐに) is one of very few express trains in Japan Railway Group. This train ...

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The limited express Nikko and Kinugawa. The train connects Shinjuku and Nikko, Kinugawa Onsen directly

The limited express Nikko and Kinugawa are JR's limited express train which run between Shinjuku and Nikko, Kinugawa Onsen. But these trains run on Tobu Railway line partially. This train is covered by JR East Pass and Tokyo Wide Pass fully. But JR pass covers it partially. You can find the information of this train in this post.

Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Koriyama, Nikko, Kinugawa-OnsenLimited ExpressNikkoPrivate companyShinjukuTips for Japan Rail PassTokyo

Overnight transfer between Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka

You can find the options of overnight trainsfer between Osaka and Tokyo in this post.

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How to access to Mt. Koya (Koyasan)

This is the access guide to Mt. Koya (Koyasan). You may find the deal to visit there and how much you can use JR pass or other deals.

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Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa can be booked online.

On Feb 5, 2011, the first Hayabusa was on sale. But the first Hayabusa train to Shin-Aomori from Tokyo was sold out ...

Japan Rail Pass can be used for Kyushu Shinkansen. But not for Mizuho

I have received the email from JR West. They confirmed Japan Rail Pass can be used for Kyushu Shinkansen. But Japan ...

Japan Rail Pass can be used for Hayabusa (Revised on Feb 2, 10)

Since I have received a response about the extra charge on Green Pass from my reader, I noticed I gave the wrong inf...

How to get to the Shiretoko peninsula: The access route from Abashiri and Kushiro to Utoro and Rausu

The Shiretoko Peninsula is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has rich nature such as the Shiretoko Five Lakes, numerous waterfalls, and see wildlives. This article will show you the access routes to Shiretoko.

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Two most popular spots in 7 days! Sample itinerary Kyoto and Hokkaido 7 days by Japan Rail Pass 7 days pass

I have received some inquiries about trip to Kyoto and Hokkaido in only 7 days. It is packed but it is not impossibl...

7 to 9 daysHokkaido AreaKansai Area

Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa timetable released

JR East will start to operate the newest and fastest express train "Hayabusa" on Tohoku Shinkansen on March 5, 2011....

Kyushu Shinkansen tentative schedule after Mar 12 released

As probably you know, Kyushu Shinkansen will be opened all section between Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo on Mar 12, 2011...

The limited express Kuroshio train guide. The train takes you to Kii, Kumano, Shingu, Katsuura and Shirahama from Osaka and Kyoto

The limited express Kuroshio connects Osaka, Kyoto, Shirahama, Kii-Tanabe, Kii-Katsuura and Shingu. This post shows you many photos of this train and the detailed guide of this train.

Kansai Airport, Wakayama, Mt. KoyaKyoto, NaraLimited ExpressOsaka, Shin-Osaka, Namba, TennojiShingu, Kii-Katsuura, Shirahama

Sample itinerary Hokkaido 7 days by Japan Rail Pass 7 days

This itinerary includes most of popular spots of Hokkaido in 7 days. Departure and arrival places are Tokyo. You can...

7 to 9 daysHokkaido AreaWorld Heritage

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