Trains

Kumamoto, Misumi, Hitoyoshi, Aso, Miyaji

Access 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 Tohoku and Hokkaido

Travel by the express train Hamanasu Carpet car from Aomori to Sapporo on March 19, 2012

Hamanasu just arrived at Aomori station (C) JP Rail.com In my site, JPRail.com, the post that is written about Overn...
Cruising train

Most 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...
Asahikawa

The Limited Express Soya / Sarobetsu timetable and the train information. The train to Wakkanai from Sapporo and Asahikawa

The limited express Soya and Sarobetsu run between Sapporo, Asahikawa and Wakkanai. You may find these train's guide and the timetable in this post.
Kumamoto, Misumi, Hitoyoshi, Aso, Miyaji

Access to Mt. Aso from Kumamoto. Kids friendly train, Limited Express Aso Boy!

Aso Boy! is a sightseeing train that connects Kumamoto and Beppu via Aso. There are many facilities for children in the car, as well as special seats where adults and children can sit side by side. In this article, I will show you the equipment of this train.
Hakata, Kokura

Kyushu Shinkansen N700 series for Mizuho, Sakura and Tsubame image gallery

N700 series was introduced for Kyushu Shinkansen in this past March. The fleet is the newest and the fastest on Kyus...
Aomori, Shin-Aomori, Hirosaki

Gran class and all class seat of Tohoku Shinkansen E5 series and Gran class for Hayabusa, Hayate and Yamabiko image gallery

E5 series was introduced for Tohoku Shinkansen in this past March. This is the first fleet that has Glan Class seat ...
Mt. Fuji and Hakone

How to access to Hakone by JR Pass

This post gives you some tips using JR Pass to travel to Hakone.
Network of JR trains

Kansai 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-Shari

Direct transfer to Abashiri for Drift ice in Shiretoko by Ryuhyo Limited Express Okhotsk no Kaze

This train has not run in the last few years. Please do not use this train in your trip plan. This is a seasonal ...
Abashiri, Shiretoko-Shari

Drift 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 trains

How 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.
Kanazawa, Toyama, Wakura-Onsen, Fukui

The fastest way to get Kanazawa from Tokyo, Limited Express Hakutaka

This train was discontinued on March 13, 2015. Hokuriku Shinkansen took over this train service. You can get Kanazaw...
Kanazawa, Toyama, Wakura-Onsen, Fukui

The 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.
Kinosaki Onsen, Aanohashidate, Toyooka, Fukuchiyama, Maizuru

The Limited Express Hashidate. The train to Amanohashidate from Kyoto directly.

The limited express Hashidate is only train to get Amanohashidate from Kyoto directly. This post shows you this train's guide.
Kinosaki Onsen, Aanohashidate, Toyooka, Fukuchiyama, Maizuru

Direct transfer to Kinosaki and Maizuru from Kyoto, Limited Express Kinosaki / Maizuru

Kinosaki (きのさき) connects Kyoto (京都) with Kinosaki-Onsen (城崎温泉), Toyooka (豊岡) and Fukuchiyama (福知山). When you go to t...
Kinosaki Onsen, Aanohashidate, Toyooka, Fukuchiyama, Maizuru

Direct transfer to Kinosaki from Osaka, Limited Express Konotori

Konotori connects Shin-Osaka (新大阪) and Osaka (大阪) with Kinosaki-Onsen (城崎温泉), Toyooka (豊岡) and Fukuchiyama (福知山). Wh...
Hakata, Kokura

Limited 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 ...
Express

Save money and time going to Kanazawa, Overnight Express train Noto

*Since March 2012, this train has not been operated. Even though JR East has not announced officially anything about...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2011 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railway

Fall is good season to travel in Japan. JR Group operate lots of seasonal trains during this season. But it is too m...
Maibara, Ogaki

Save money and time to go to Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka from Tokyo by train. Overnight rapid train Moonlight Nagara

185 series still run as limited express train Odoriko. This fleet is used for rapid Moonlight Nagara too. JR East an...
Aomori, Shin-Aomori, Hirosaki

Alternatives of Overnight train Cassiopeia and Hokutosei, in case that you cannot make a reservation.

***Hokutosei was discontinued as scheduled train in 14 March, 2015. Now Hokutosei runs as seasonal train until end...
Cruising train

Kushiro 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.
Asahikawa

Furano 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.
Furano, Tomamu, Shintoku

Direct transfer to Furano from Sapporo. Limited Express Furano Lavender Express / Furano Koyo Express

Furano Lavender Express (フラノラベンダーエクスプレス) and Furano Koyo Express (フラノ紅葉エクスプレス) are limited express trains to Furano ...
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