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Himeji station guide. How to get Himeji castle from the station

Himeji station is the gateway to Himeji castle. There are two stations in Himeji. Those are JR Himeji station and Sanyo-Himeji station. And this station is also the transfer point of the Sanyo Shinkansen and the conventional railway lines. This post shows you the structure of these stations and access to Himeji castle from the station.

Kansai AreaStation information

How to find seat availability of trains. JR Cyber Station guide.

You may have to book a seat after you arrive in Japan. But you worry about the case of sold out. You can find the seat availability of most JR trains at JR Cyber station. This is Japanese website but you can find how to use this in this post.

Timetable and reservation

Osaka Kaiyu Ticket gives you a big saving for the trip to Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium and sightseeing in Osaka.

Whale shark tank is the biggest reason to visit Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium. I have been to Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium many...

Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraRail pass for residentsRail pass for visitorsSubway

Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass user guide. Perfect deal to travel Takayama, Kanazawa, Toyama, Shirakawago from Nagoya or Osaka

Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass is very popular and convenient to travel Kanazawa, Takayama and Shirakawago. This post explains you how to use this pass.

Rail pass for visitorsTakayama, Kanazawa and Shirakawago

Schedule of 2015 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...

Seasonal trains schedule

Trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea in 2015 spring, Part 3. Visiting Tokyo DisneySea with small child.

Volcano is the icon of Tokyo DisneySea. This post is continued from the previous post,　Trip to Tokyo Disneyland and ...

2015 spring Tokyo Disney ResortTokyo

Trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea in 2015 spring, Part 2. Visiting Tokyo Disneyland with small child.

Cinderella's castle is the icon of Disneyland. This post is continued from the previous post,　Trip to Tokyo Disneyla...

2015 spring Tokyo Disney ResortTokyo

Trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea in 2015 spring, Part 1. Preparation and access from Narita.

Cinderella castle is the icon of Tokyo Disneyland. I visited Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea with my daughter who jus...

2015 spring Tokyo Disney ResortTokyo

Namba stations guide. How to change the trains among Nankai, Kintetsu, Hanshin, subway and JR.

Namba is one of the downtown cores in Osaka. There are many railway lines and many Namba stations as will. It is very complicated. This post shows you all Namba stations with many photos. You can find how to change trains there.

Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraStation information

Kansai airport transportation guide. Find info about station, ticket, airport bus and high speed ferry

Airport is tourist friendly spot. But you may be hurry when you arrive in Japan, especially if you arrive in late ni...

How to choose the deals for access to/from Kansai Airport

If you arrive in Kansai airport, most of you go to Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe or maybe Nara, Wakayama. There are many deals ...

Kansai (KIX)Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass user guide. Perfect deal for the traveler who wants travel to Kansai, Kanazawa and Toyama.

If you travel Kansai area and Hokuriku region, this deal, Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass may suit your trip plan. Please find more information about this deal in this post.

Rail pass for visitors

Schedule of 2015 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...

Seasonal trains schedule

Fuji-Hakone access guide. How to combine Lake Kawaguchi and Hakone in one trip.

Mt. Fuji is one of the biggest names in Japan. This post shows you the access to Mt. Fuji, such as Hakone and Lake Kawaguchi area. You can find the way to visit both places at same time in this post.

Chubu AreaMt. Fuji and Hakone

The Hokuriku Shinkansen, direct access to Kanazawa, Nagano and Toyama from Tokyo.

The Hokuriku Shinkansen is the fastest route to get Nagano, Toyama and Kanazawa from Tokyo. Please find the information about this Shinkansen line in this post.

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Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass user guide. The deal for the traveler who wants travel in Kansai, Hiroshima and the surrounding area.

Kansai HIroshima Area Pass is the best choice who stays in Kansai area and visit Hiroshima and Miyajima. You may find how to use this pass in this post.

Hiroshima and MiyajimaOsaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraRail pass for visitors

Sanyo Sanin Area Pass user guide. The train pass that covers Kansai, Sanyo and Sanin regions

Sanyo Sanin Area Pass covers whole part of Chugoku region, such as Hiroshima, Okayama, Yamaguchi, Shimane, Tottori. It also covers Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Himeji. This pass suit the traveler who travel in the west part of mainland. Please check the post to find the detailed information about this pass.

Hiroshima and MiyajimaRail pass for visitors

Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass user guide. The deal for the tourist who travels between Hiroshima, Yamaguchi and Hakata.

Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass is the perfect deal if you access Hiroshima and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka. Please find more information about this pass in this post.

Hiroshima and MiyajimaRail pass for visitors

Enjoy premium Japanese Sake on board. Cruising train Koshino Shu*Kura

Koshino Shu*Kura is the train which as the theme of Japanese Sake. It runs along the coast of Sea of Japan. You can enjoy tasty Sake and beautiful scenry at same time.

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Kintetsu Rail Pass, Most affordable deal for Osaka/Kyoto-Nagoya and access to Ise.

Kintetsu Railway is the biggest railway company other than JR. This railway connects Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Yoshino, Ise and Nagoya. Kintetsu Rail Pass offers unlimited train ride in all Kintetsu railway network. This post explains you how to use this pass.

Rail pass for visitors

Sample itinerary of Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka classic route in 7 days

This post shows you 7 days sample itinerary which covers Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka. JR pass does not suit this trip plan. I show you how to choose the deals and tickets for this trip in this post

Sample itinerary of day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima from Osaka/Kyoto

You can visit Hiroshima and Miyajima from Osaka or Kyoto as day trip. It seems to be far but it is feasible. This post explains you how to manage day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima from Osaka.

1 to 3 daysHiroshima and MiyajimaWorld Heritage

Schedule of 2014-15 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 in this seas...

Seasonal trains schedule

How to build the itinerary and choose the deals for Osaka stay 5 to 7 days.

If you stay in Osaka only and make some day trips to outside Osaka, this sample itinerary helps you to build your trip plan.

4 to 6 days7 to 9 daysOsaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

Visit Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe for 5 to 7 days sample itinerary

This post shows you very basic trip plan which include Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe in 7 days duration.

4 to 6 days7 to 9 daysOsaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

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