Hokkaido AreaHakodate station guide. How to change the train, Super Hakucho, Super Hokuto and other local trains.
On March 26, 2016, Hokkaido Shinkansen was opened and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station was opened. Hakodate is not trans...
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Station informationShin-Aomori station guide. How to change the train, Shinkansen, Super Hakucho and other local trains.
Hokkaido Shinkansen was opened in March 26, 2016. You can get Hokkaido by Shinkansen directly without changing train...
Station informationTokyo station guide. How to change the trains, Shinkansen, Narita Express and other local trains.
Tokyo station is one of the biggest terminal station in Japan. The station is huge and the structure is very complicated. I explain you about the structure of this station and how to change the trains .
side tripEasy trip from Sendai. How to access to Matsushima by Japan Rail Pass
Matsushima is one of "Three View of Japan". You can visit there from Sendai easily and the trip is covered by JR Pass fully. You may find the infomation of the access in this post.
Hokkaido AreaNew Chitose Airport access guide. How to get Sapporo, Otaru and other cities in Hokkaido.
New Chitose airport station is located at the underground of the terminal building. (C) JP Rail New Chitose airport ...
Airport AccessThe train access guide for the late arrival and the early departure at Haneda Airport
If you arrive at Haneda by Tokyo Monorail, the station is located at same level as the departure floor. (C) JP Rail ...
Kumamoto, Misumi, Hitoyoshi, Aso, MiyajiAccess to Amakusa from Kumamoto. Limited Express A Ressha de Iko (Take the ‘A’ train)
Limited Express "A Ressha de Iko (Take the 'A' train)" was introduced in October 2011. This is the first express tra...
2012 spring trip to KyushuTrip from Kumamoto to Kagoshima by Isaburo and Hayato no Kaze on Hisatsu line one day trip on March 16, 2012
Isaburo and local train at Yoshimatsu station When you go to Kagoshima, Kyushu Shinkansen is the best way to get the...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraKansai WIDE Area Pass user guide. The best deal for the traveler who want to travel Kansai and surrounding areas, such as Okayama, Kurashiki, Kinosaki and Kumano.
Kansai Wide Area Pass offers bigger coverage area than Kansai Area Pass. This pass covers Kansai area and surrounding places, such as Kinosaki, Kurashiki, Okayama, Kii-Katsuura. Please find the details about Kansai Wide Area Pass in this post.
2012 spring trip to KyushuMiyazaki to Udo Jingu shrine one day trip by a local bus and the limited express train Umisachi-Yamasachi.
Udo Jingu shrine is located at Nichinan coast. It is very scenic! (C) JP Rail Udo Jingu shrine (鵜戸神宮) was one of the...
2012 spring trip to KyushuHow to access to Takachiho
Please find the information abou the access to Takachiho from Kumamoto and Nobeoka by a bus.
Airport AccessHow to access from Fukuoka airport to downtown Hakata and Tenjin.
Some of you may arrive at Fukuoka International Airport (FUK) from your countries directly. You may transit at Haned...
Cruising trainMost popular train in Kyushu now! Access to Ibusuki from Kagoshima, Limited Express Ibusuki no Tamatebako
Ibusuki no Tamatebako (指宿のたまて箱) is limited express train that is operated between Kagoshima-Chuo (鹿児島中央) and Ibusuki...
Tips for Japan Rail PassHow to use JR Pass in downtown Tokyo. Try to maximize using JR Pass
You may find how much you can use JR Pass and other JR deals in downtown Tokyo.
Mt. Fuji and HakoneHow to access to Hakone by JR Pass
This post gives you some tips using JR Pass to travel to Hakone.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraHow to choose discount railway ticket and pass for the trip in Kansai area
This post shows you the list of the pass which cover Kansai area. If you are looking for the deal in Kansai area, you can get some idea in this post.
Network of JR trainsKansai train networks guide. How to move between Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Wakayama. Make sure JR lines and non JR lines
There are many train running in Kansai region, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and surrounding places. This post shows you the train network in Kansai region. You can find the difference of JR and non JR lines and which train you should take in your trip.
Abashiri, Shiretoko-ShariDrift ice watching in Shiretoko by Ryuhyo Norokko train
Ryuhyo Norokko train has been stopped operation because of carriage was too old. Other train replaced Ryuhyo Norokko...
Network of JR trainsHow to use JR Pass in downtown Osaka. Find how much you can use Japan Rail Pass in Osaka.
If you use JR Pass or other JR deals, such as Kansai Area Pass, do you know how much you can use the pass? Do you know where you can go without any extra charge? This post tells you everything about JR pass coverage in downtown Osaka.
Takayama, Kanazawa and ShirakawagoHow to access to Kanazawa and Toyama from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya and Niigata.
Kanazawa is very popular destination in Hokuriku region. Toyama is also well known as the gateway to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and Kurobe gorge. In this post, I will show you the access to these cities from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya and Niigata.
Kanazawa, Toyama, Wakura-Onsen, FukuiThe limited express Shirasagi timetable and train information. The direct train to Kanazawa from Nagoya.
The limited express Shirasagi connects Nagoya, Mabara, Fukui and Kanazawa. Please find more information about this train in this post.
Hakata, KokuraLimited Express train Midori/Huis Ten Bosch. Direct transfer from Hakata to Sasebo and Huis Ten Bosch.
Limited express "Midori" connects the gateway city in Kyushu, Hakata with very historical port city Sasebo. Some of ...
7 to 9 daysSample itinerary Tohoku 7 days by Japan Rail Pass 7 days
This itinerary includes all part of Tohoku and covers many popular spots, such as Nikko, Zao, Matsushima, Hiraizumi,...
Cruising trainKushiro Shitsugen Norokko train, Easy rail trip to Kushiro Marsh for everyone.
Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko train is one of the seasonal trains in Hokkaido. This train offers open air passengers car. You can enjoy the great scenery with a fresh air. Please find more information about this train in this post.
AsahikawaFurano Biei Norokko train, Easy rail trip around Furano area for everyone.
This post will explain you about Furano Biei Norokko train which is the seasonal train between Asahikawa and Furano.