Hokkaido AreaHokkaido train operation status in fall 2016. Guide for substitute train and bus service.
Tomamu - Obihiro segment will open on 22nd December. Hokkaido was hit by very severe typhoon in late August. Many...
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Hokkaido Area
Station informationNagano station guide. How to catch the bus to the tourist spots. How to change between Hokuriku Shinkansen and other local trains.
Nagano is known as Winter Olympic Game host city. That means this place has very good snow. Nagano has many ski slop...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2016 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Autumn is the best season to travel in Japan. The climate is very mild and the scenery of fall foliage is breathtaki...
Station informationMatsumoto station guide. How to catch the bus to Takayama, Hotaka and Kamikochi. How to take a train to Nagano, Hakuba, Shinano-Omachi.
Matsumoto station from Oshiro-guchi (east side) Matsumoto is the second biggest city in Nagano prefecture. But the s...
1 to 3 daysDay trip to Hakodate from Tokyo sample itinerary
Hakodate is quite far from Tokyo. But you can visit Hakodate as day trip from Tokyo. It seems to be very crazy but it is possible. Please check it out in this post.
Station informationKanazawa station guide. How to catch the bus to the tourist spots. How to change between Hokuriku Shinkansen and other trains.
Kanazawa is most popular place in Hokuriku region. There are many tourist spots in this city, such as Kenrokuen gard...
DestinationsLet’s take the train! Easily accessible places to see fall foliage!
Fall season is round the corner. There are huge number of the spots to see fall foliage in Japan. But many of them a...
Station informationNagoya station guide. How to transfer among Shinkansen, Kintetsu, Meitetsu, subway and JR local trains.
Nagoya station is one of the largest stations in Japan. There are JR lines, Shinkansen, Kintetsu, Meitetsu and subway lines. You can find lots of information about Nagoya station. You also can find how to change the trains in Nagoya station in this post.
Chubu (NGO)Chubu (Nagoya) airport transportation guide. Find info about airport station and access to Nagoya
This post shows you how to take the train and the bus for Nagoya and surrounding places at Chubu International Airport.
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku2 hours sightseeing in Kurashiki and riding 500 Type EVA Shinkansen, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 11
Kurashiki Bikan area This post is continued from the previous post, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuTrip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 10, Trip from Nagano to Tokyo and taking Sunrise Seto
Sunrise Izumo and Sunrise Seto are only scheduled overnight trains in Japan. This post is continued from Trip to Toh...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuVisit Snow Monkey Park, round trip from Nagano station in 4 hours, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 9
Monkeys enjoy natural hot springs at Snow Monkey Park. This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku4 hours evening sightseeing in Kanazawa, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 8
One of the gates of Kanazawa castle This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – P...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuSightseeing in Takayama for 2 hours, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 7
Preserved path in Takayama. It is very popular tourist district in Takayama. This post is continued from Trip to Toh...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuTrip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 6, Takaoka to Shirakawago via Himi line, Johana line and Shirakawago
This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 5, Matsumoto to Takaoka via Toya...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2016 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways
In Japan, the peak period during summer time is mid August that is called "Obon". Most of Japanese go back to hometo...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuTrip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 5, Matsumoto to Takaoka via Toyama
This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 4, Nagoya to Matsumoto via Magom...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuTrip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 4, Nagoya to Matsumoto via Magome
This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 3, Kakunodate to Nagoya via Send...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuTrip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 3, Kakunodate to Nagoya via Sendai and Yamadera
This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 2, Akita airport to Kakunodate. ...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuTrip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 2, Akita airport to Kakunodate
This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter - Part 1, Quick trip to Hiroshima from ...
2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and ChugokuTrip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 1, Quick trip to Hiroshima from Osaka
I made the trip to Japan in this past February. At that time, I visited Hiroshima, Kakunodate, Yamadera, Magome, Mat...
Kanto AreaYokohama and Kamakura access guide. Find the right deal and route from your place to stay.
Yokohama and Kamakura are very popular places to visit from Tokyo as day trip. Of course you can visit these places from other places, like Osaka and Kyoto. I will show you how to get these places and choose the deals.
Rail pass for visitorsJR East Pass Tohoku. Flex 5 days pass in 14 days period to cover Tokyo, surrounding area of Tokyo and Tohoku region.
JR East Pass Tohoku covers Tohoku region, Tokyo and surrounding areas. You can pick any 5 days in 14 days period to use this pass. It is very flexible. You may find more information about this pass, JR East Pass Tohoku in this post.
Rail pass for visitorsJR East Pass Nagano Niigata user guide. Flex 5-day pass in 14 days period to cover Nagano, Niigata, Tokyo and surrounding area.
JR East Pass Nagano Niigata is a good deal to travel Nagano and Niigata area. It covers Tokyo and surrounding area too. This post gives you the detailed information about this pass. You will find that it suits your trip plan or not.
Timetable and reservation2016 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 would like to show you the calendar of the peak period in ...