Rapid serviceDirect access from Shinjuku to Yokohama and Kamakura. Rapid train on Shonan-Shinjuku line
Shonan-Shijuku line is not the name of line, but it is the name of Rapid train's route. This line connects west side...
Trains
Rapid service
Atami, Ito, Shimoda, Mishima, ShuzenjiNo express surcharge! Fast, economical and convenient! Rapid service network in Greater Tokyo
Japan Railway operate Rapid trains throughout Japan. Especially lots of Rapid trains are operated in urban area, suc...
Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiDirect access to Akita from Tokyo, Akita Shinkansen (bullet train)
Technically Akita Shinkansen means the line between Morioka and Akita. But most of trains are operated between Tokyo...
Limited ExpressNarita Express, JR’s express train service between Narita airport and Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shinagawa, Yokohama
Narita Express connects Narita Airport and Tokyo, Shinjuku, Yokohama and many stations in these areas. This post will tell you about Narita Express.
Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiExpress train service between Aomori and Akita, Limited Express Tsugaru
Tsugaru is an inter-city train that connects Aomori with several cities in Akita Pre. (秋田県) and Aomori Pref. (青森県), ...
Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiExpress train service between Niigata and Akita, Limited Express Inaho
Inaho is an inter-city train that connects Niigata with several cities in Shonai area (庄内地方) where is located betwee...
Overnight TrainsOvernight express train Cassiopeia, very popular overnight train between Tokyo and Sapporo
*This train was discontinued in March 2016. Cassiopeia is operated between Ueno and Sapporo. This train is like J...
Overnight TrainsOvernight Express Train Hokutosei, most popular overnight train between Tokyo and Sapporo
This train was discontinued on March 13, 2015. Hokutosei is operated between Ueno and Sapporo. This train is like...
Akita, Morioka, HiraizumiOvernight transfer to Aomori/Akita from Tokyo, No extra charge on Japan Rail Pass! Overnight limited express Akebomo
***This train scheduled service was discontinued in March, 2014 due to small demand.*** This overnight train ...
Kofu, Otsuki, Kawaguchiko, Gotemba, ShizuokaThe Limited Express Azusa, Super Azusa, Kaiji, and Fuji Excursion (Fuji-Kaiyu) for Matsumoto, Kofu, Kawaguchiko, Shinano-Omachi and Hakuba from Shinjuku
This post explains you the Limited Express Azusa from Shinjuku to Matsumoto, Kaiji to Kofu and Fuji Excursion to Kawaguchiko. You may find lots of info and photo of the train interior.
Kansai (KIX)Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka route and timetable. Direct access to Shin Osaka, Tennoji and Kyoto from Kansai airport
The limited express Haruka takes you to Tennoji, Shin-Osaka and Kyoto from Kansai airport. This train is fully covered by JR pass and other JR deals. This post explains you the the details about Haruka.
Chubu AreaJapan Railways is the best way to access Mt. Fuji? How much can we use Japan Rail Pass to go to Mt. Fuji?
As you know, Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. Sometimes we can see it even from downtown Tokyo. And when y...
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.
Overnight TrainsOvernight transfer Niigata – Kyoto and Osaka, Overnight Express Train Kitaguni
This train was discontinued. Kitaguni(きたぐに) is one of very few express trains in Japan Railway Group. This train ...
Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Koriyama, Nikko, Kinugawa-OnsenThe limited express Nikko and Kinugawa. The train connects Shinjuku and Nikko, Kinugawa Onsen directly
The limited express Nikko and Kinugawa are JR's limited express train which run between Shinjuku and Nikko, Kinugawa Onsen. But these trains run on Tobu Railway line partially. This train is covered by JR East Pass and Tokyo Wide Pass fully. But JR pass covers it partially. You can find the information of this train in this post.
Highway BusesOvernight transfer between Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka
You can find the options of overnight trainsfer between Osaka and Tokyo in this post.
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.
Kansai Airport, Wakayama, Mt. KoyaThe limited express Kuroshio train guide. The train takes you to Kii, Kumano, Shingu, Katsuura and Shirahama from Osaka and Kyoto
The limited express Kuroshio connects Osaka, Kyoto, Shirahama, Kii-Tanabe, Kii-Katsuura and Shingu. This post shows you many photos of this train and the detailed guide of this train.
Limited ExpressCompare many rail services and shuttle bus. How to get downtown Tokyo from Narita airport.
Narita airport is mostly your gateway to explore in Japan. But Narita airport is not close to downtown Tokyo. You ha...
Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Nango, Yoshimatsu, IbusukiKyushu Shinkansen “Mizuho” and “Sakura” which run between Shin-Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakata, Kumamoto and Kagoshima
Kyushu Shikansen will be scheduled to operate all part of line on March 12, 2011. It will be connected with Sanyo Sh...
Aomori, Shin-Aomori, HirosakiThe newest and fastest train! Tohoku Shinkansen “Hayabusa”
Tohoku Shinkansen will be extended to Shin-Aomori on this coming December 4. The fastest train that is called "Hayab...
Atami, Ito, Shimoda, Mishima, ShuzenjiThe limited express Odoriko and Saphir Odoriko train ride guide. The express trains which run between Tokyo, Yokohama, Izu and Atami
This post shows you the riding guide of the limited express Odoriko and Super View Odoriko which run between Tokyo, Yokohama, Izu and Atami.
Hakata, KokuraExpress train to Nagasaki from Fukuoka (Hakata). Limited Express Kamome
This limited express train connects the gateway city in Kyushu, Hakata with very historical port city Nagasaki. Some...
Hakata, KokuraExpress train to Oita and Beppu from Fukuoka (Hakata). Limited Express Sonic
This limited express train is one of most popular limited express train that is serviced by JR Kyushu. This connects...