Hakata, KokuraLimited time operation. Specialized Shinkansen train 500 TYPE EVA
This project had been done already. 500 Type EVA is no longer available. This train was already repainted and refur...
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Hakata, Kokura
Hokkaido AreaJR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass user guide. Perfect deal for the travelers who visit Tokyo and Sapporo by train.
JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass covers southern Hokkaido, Tohoku region and Kanto area. If you travel Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu, Hakodate from Tokyo by a train, this deal is perfect. Please read this post to learn more.
TokyoGuide to take trains in Tokyo. How to choose the best deal and the best route by the train.
There are so many train lines and subway lines in downtown Tokyo. It is hard to find the route and the coverage of many deals. This guide shows you the train system, how to find the route and how to choose the deals.
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2016 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...
Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiDirect access to Hokkaido from Tokyo, Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train)
Hokkaido Shinkansen will be opened on March 26, 2016 between Shin-Aomori and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. This will be the ...
Rail pass for visitorsHokuriku Arch Pass user guide. Clarify valid trains, coverage area and compare single fare and pass
Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka are covered by this deal. (C) ©Sue Ann Simon (upper left), Osaka Government Tourism Bu...
Station informationKobe Sannomiya stations guide. Check the location and connections between many Sannomiya stations.
Sannomiya is located in the downtown core of Kobe. There are many train stations in Sannomiya. You can find all information of all stations in Sannomiya in this post.
7 to 9 daysBasic itinerary of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in 7 days
This post shows you the sample itinerary of Tokyo, Kyoto to Osaka one way trip. JR Pass is too expensive to cover this trip. You can find which deal and ticket are most cost-effective in this post.
4 to 6 daysVisit Osaka and Kyoto for 5 to 7 days sample itinerary
I have made the sample itinerary that is Kyoto and Osaka stay for 5 to 7 days before. Visit Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and ...
Rail pass for visitorsTokyo Wide Pass user guide. Perfect choice for trip to Nikko, Fuji, Gala Yuzawa and Odaiba
Tokyo Wide Pass is valid for 3 days and it covers Tokyo and surrounding area, such as Nikko, Lake Kawaguchi, Izu, Gala Yuzawa. This post shows you how to use this pass.
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2015-16 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways
In Japan, New Year holidays are the busiest period in entire year. Most of Japanese go back to hometown to stay with...
7 to 9 daysBasic itinerary of Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo in 7 days
This is the sample itinerary of Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo one way trip. This post shows you how to manage this one way trip.
Travel TipsSignage and announcement in the station and train
This post explains about the signage and announcement at the station and in the train. You can find how big is the issue of the language barrier in Japan.
1 to 3 daysSample itinerary of day trip to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Nagoya and Osaka / Kyoto
I have written about visiting Alpine Route from Tokyo as day trip. And then I have received an inquiry about day tri...
1 to 3 daysSample itinerary of day trip to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Tokyo
I have never thought visiting Alpine Route from Tokyo as day trip. But I have received some inquiries and check the ...
1 to 3 daysSample itinerary of day trip to Kanazawa and Shirakawago from Tokyo
You can visit Kanazawa and Shirakawago from Tokyo as a day trip. This post shows you the sample itinerary and how to manage this day trip.
1 to 3 daysSample itinerary of day trip to Kanazawa and Shirakawago from Osaka or Kyoto
You can visit Kanazawa and Shirakawago as day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. This post explains you how to manage this day trip.
2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 6, visiting Oboke gorge and riding Anpanman train.
This post is continued from Trip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 5, visiting Ryugado from Kochi. After visiting...
2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 5, visiting Ryugado from Kochi.
This post is continued from Trip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 4, travelling along Shimanto river to Kochi. W...
2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 4, travelling along Shimanto river to Kochi.
Nijinomori Park is located beside Hiromi river. This post is continued from Trip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 3,...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2015 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Autumn is the best season to travel in Japan. The climate is very mild and fall foliage is amazing. JR will operate ...
2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 3, staying at Morinokuni Hotel in Nametoko canyon.
Matsumaru station entrance. There is no station staffs but day use Onsen facility is in the station building. This p...
2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 2, from Toyo port to Matsumaru via Matsuyama.
At Matsuyama castle. Plum trees were blooming. Continue from Trip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 1, taking Orange ...
2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 1, taking Orange Ferry from Osaka to Toyo port.
When I went back to Japan in this past March, I wanted to visit my friend's grave in Iyo-Saijo, Shikoku. I though i...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraGuide to take trains in Kobe. How to choose the best route by train to get the major spots?
Kobe is one of popular places in Kansai region. This post explains you about the transportation in Kobe and access to Kobe.