FerriesHow to get to Miyajima by a train and a ferry. The JR Pass and the JR West Passes cover the trip fully.
Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima Miyajima is one of the World Heritage sites in Japan, and also this is called one of ...
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1 to 3 daysSample 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.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraHow to access to Himeji and Kobe from Osaka
This post will explain you how to access to Himeji by trains. And you also can find the way to combine trip to HImeji with Kobe.
NikkoNikko access guide. Three routes from Tokyo, Shinjuku and Asakusa.
This posts explains you about the access route to Nikko from Tokyo. There are several ways from some places in Tokyo. You can find the best route for you in this post.
Kanto AreaHow to access to the newest World Heritage Tomioka Silk Mill
"The Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Industrial Heritage" is the newest World Heritage in Japan. It is listed in this ...
Mt. Fuji and HakoneMt. Fuji Round Trip Ticket is back in 2015. Perfect choice for just trip to Fuji san!
This deal, Mt. Fuji Round Trip Ticket was on sale in 2013 and 2014 during summer season only. Now this deal has just...
Kansai AreaKyoto train route guide. How to choose the best route by train to get the major spots?
There are lots of the train lines and subway lines in Kyoto. This post shows you the train network in Kyoto. You can learn how to get the major places in Kyoto.
Chugoku AreaHow to access UNESCO World Heritage Listed Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
First of all, I would like to let you know that this post is written by one of my frequent visitor, Mr. Jonathan Ayr...
Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiRail cruising in UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami mountains by Rapid train Resort Shirakami
Resort Shirakami offers an amazing coast scenery of Sea of Japan. This is the seasonal operation train but it runs almost everyday in summer season. Please find the information about this train.
7 to 9 daysWest Japan (Kyoto, Hiroshima and Kyushu) 7 days sample itinerary by Japan Rail Pass 7 days
This itinerary includes Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyajima and North part of Kyushu (Hakata, Nagasaki, Aso and Beppu)...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraHow to use JR Pass in downtown Kyoto. Find how much you can use Japan Rail Pass in Kyoto.
You may find how to use JR Pass and JR regional deals in Kyoto. You can learn how to maximize using these deals.
Kansai AreaHow to access to Mt. Koya (Koyasan)
This is the access guide to Mt. Koya (Koyasan). You may find the deal to visit there and how much you can use JR pass or other deals.
Hokkaido AreaHow to get to the Shiretoko peninsula: The access route from Abashiri and Kushiro to Utoro and Rausu
The Shiretoko Peninsula is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has rich nature such as the Shiretoko Five Lakes, numerous waterfalls, and see wildlives. This article will show you the access routes to Shiretoko.
7 to 9 daysSample itinerary Hokkaido 7 days by Japan Rail Pass 7 days
This itinerary includes most of popular spots of Hokkaido in 7 days. Departure and arrival places are Tokyo. You can...
7 to 9 daysSample itinerary Four world heritage sites (Shirakawago, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Miyajima), Kanazawa and Kyoto 7 days by Japan Rail Pass
This itinerary includes four world heritage sites, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Miyajima. This also includes t...
Chubu AreaHow to access to Shirakawago from Takayama, Kanazawa, Takaoka and Toyama.
This post gives you the access guide to Shirakawago from Kanazawa, Takayama, Toyama and Takaoka. You may find a lot of photos of Shirakawago. It helps you to understand how you stay in Shirakawago easily.
Local LinesHow to access to Nikko. Learn about how to get Nikko by Japan Rail Pass with no extra charge.
Nikko (日光) is very popular destination for the tourist from the foreign countries because it is World Heritage site....