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Station information

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station guide. How to change between the Hokkaido Shinkansen and the conventional train to Sapporo and Hakodate

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station is the Shinkansen terminal station in Hakodate. But it is a bit away from the city of Hakodate. And this station is also the transfer point of the train to Sapporo. You can find how to change the trains in this post.
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 8, Hakodate to Tokyo

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 8 of the report from Hakodate to Tokyo by the Hokkaido Shinkansen.
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 7, Noboribetsu Onsen to Hakodate via Lake Toya

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 7 of the report from Noboribetsu to Hakodate via Lake Toya.
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 6, Takikawa to Noboribetsu Onsen

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 6 of the report from Takikawa to Noboribetsu Onsen.
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 5, Asahikawa to Takikawa via Biei

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 5 of the report from Asahikawa to Takikawa via Biei.
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 4, Sapporo Snow Festival and stay in Asahikawa

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 4 of the report. I visited Sapporo Snow Festival and moved to Asahikawa by the lmited express Kamui.
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 3, from Oshamanbe to Sapporo by Hakodate line

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 3 of the report from Oshamanbe to Sapporo via Kutchan and Niseko by the local train.
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 2, from Sendai to Oshamanbe

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 2 of the report from Sendai to Oshamanbe.
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 1, from Narita Airport to Sendai

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is the first part of the report from Narita airport to Sendai.
Cruising train

The world fastest art gallery, Genbi Shinkansen

Genbi Shinkansen is one of the Shinkansen trains of the Joetsu Shinkansen. But the interior is totally different from other Shinkansen trains. This is like an art gallery. Please find the information about Genbi Shinkansen in this post.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2017 spring seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Spring is the best season to visit Japan because of the cherry blossom. And also between late April and the beginnin...
Atami, Ito, Shimoda, Mishima, Shuzenji

Cruising train Izu Creile offers you very comfortable train experience to Izu peninsula from Odawara.

Izu Creile is one of the seasonal operation trains which runs between Odawara and Izukyu-Shimoda. Please find the train guide of this train in this post.
10 to 13 days

Sample itinerary Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hokkaido 10 days by JR Pass 7-day

Please find 10 days itinerary which covers Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya and Hakodate.
Rail pass for visitors

All Shikoku Rail Pass. The best deal to visit Shikoku and covers all train services in Shikoku.

All Shikoku Rail Pass covers not only JR trains but also all non JR trains in Shikoku. This is very useful if you travel whole part of Shikoku. You may find more information about All Shikoku Rail Pass in this post.
7 to 9 days

Sample itinerary Tokyo to Osaka plus Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawago and Kyoto in 7 days by Japan Rail Pass

7 days JR Pass price is almost same as round trip fare between Tokyo and Osaka by Shinkansen. That means if you have...
7 to 9 days

Sample itinerary Tokyo to Osaka plus Nikko and Himeji in 7 days by Japan Rail Pass

7 days JR Pass price is almost same as round trip fare between Tokyo and Osaka by Shinkansen. That means if you have...
Station information

Hamamatsucho station guide. How to transfer JR, Tokyo Monorail and Subway lines

Hamamatsucho station is the transfer point among JR Yamanote line, Tokyo Monorail and subway. If you depart or arrive in Haneda airport, you may change the trains at Hamamatsucho station. Please find how to change the trains in this post.
Timetable and reservation

2017 busiest period to travel by train. Tips to book your seat in even busy period.

Many readers have asked me about busy period to travel. I wrote about the calendar of the peak period in 2016 seas...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

How to choose the best train and bus pass for sightseeing in Kyoto

There are lots of deals available in Kyoto. This post will show you most of deals in Kyoto and you can find which deals you should choose.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

How to choose the best train pass for sightseeing in Osaka

There are lots of deals available in Osaka. This post will show you most of deals in Osaka and you can find which deals you should choose.
Rail pass for residents

Platt Kodama, one way deal among Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka by the Shinkansen

This post explains you about Platt Kodama which is a sort of the Shinkansen deal. It offers one way trip between Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka by the Shinkansen Kodama.
Travel Tips

What is the difference between Reserved seat and Non reserved seat. How to get a seat on non reserved car?

You can find the difference between non reserved seat and reserved seat on JR trains. And also this post gives you some tips to get a seat on non reserved car easier.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2016-17 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Most of winter is shoulder season to travel. But New Year's holidays from late December to Early January is the busi...
Station information

Hiroshima station guide. How to change the trains, Shinkansen and local train to Miyajima. How to catch tram and loop bus Meipuru-pu.

Hiroshima is one of most popular places to visit in Japan. Many of you use Hiroshima station to visit not only Hiros...
1 to 3 days

Fuji Hakone one day trip sample itinerary. You can visit both Lake Kawaguchi and Hakone by day trip from Tokyo!

Both Kawaguchiko and Hakone are very popular in Mt. Fuji area. But if you have only one day, do you think you have to choose either one? Actually you can visit both in one day from Tokyo. Please find the sample itinerary in this post.
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