NewsOperation status on Kii line
***I updated this following information on November 5, 2011.*** Between Shirahama (白浜) and Kumanoshi (熊野市) on Kii...
Travel information
NewsNewsMore chance to get Gran Class on Tohoku Shinkansen on Nov 19, 2011
Gran Class ticket on Hayabusa is one of Japan Railway's ticket that is hardest to get. But JR East will add more E5 ...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule 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...
NewsJR Kyushu will introduce the newest train to Amakusa and Kumamoto area, A ressha de Iko (Take the ‘A’ train)
JR Kyushu announce that they will introduce the newest limited express train, "A Ressha de Iko" (A列車で行こう=Take the 'A...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2011 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways
JR Group operate lots of seasonal trains during summer peak season. But it is too many to introduce all seasonal tra...
DestinationsEkiben (Boxed meal at the station or in the train) in Hokkaido
Bento (弁当) is the classic boxed meal in Japan. Especially Bento that is sold at station is called "Ekiben". "Eki" (駅...
EkibenOn board meal option guide. How to use and buy the eki-ben, dining car and on board sales.
Sapporo beer and dried cheesy squid. I bought these items from on board sales in the limited express Super Hokuto, Hokk...
Kansai (KIX)Kansai airport terminal, station, and access guide. Find the best way and best deal for Kansai airport to Osaka.
This post shows you everything you need to know when you arrive in Kansai airport. You can find the ticket window, the station and how to find the best deal to get Osaka, Kyoto and other places.
Kansai Airport, Wakayama, Mt. KoyaMost economical transfer, No express surcharge! Rapid Service Network in Kansai area
JR West operates many commute trains, rapid and local between 5:30 am and midnight. But when you travel in Kansai ...
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...
Basic informationWhat is JR? Learn about Japan Railway train networks and difference from Non JR train.
Akita Shinkansen and Tokaido Shinkansen at Tokyo station (C) James Chuang JR (Japan Railway) is the biggest train co...
Rail pass for visitorsJR trains’ seat guide, Gran class, Green class and Ordinary class seats. Guide to buy JR Pass Green or Ordinary
There are several types of seats on Japanese trains, such as Ordinary class, Green class and Gran class, but I think it is difficult to understand this for first-time visitors Japan. In this article, I will explain the types of seats, the size of seats, other information about the seat on the train.
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.
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.
NewsTohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa can be booked online.
On Feb 5, 2011, the first Hayabusa was on sale. But the first Hayabusa train to Shin-Aomori from Tokyo was sold out ...
NewsJapan Rail Pass can be used for Kyushu Shinkansen. But not for Mizuho
I have received the email from JR West. They confirmed Japan Rail Pass can be used for Kyushu Shinkansen. But Japan ...
NewsJapan Rail Pass can be used for Hayabusa (Revised on Feb 2, 10)
Since I have received a response about the extra charge on Green Pass from my reader, I noticed I gave the wrong inf...
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.
NewsTohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa timetable released
JR East will start to operate the newest and fastest express train "Hayabusa" on Tohoku Shinkansen on March 5, 2011....
NewsKyushu Shinkansen tentative schedule after Mar 12 released
As probably you know, Kyushu Shinkansen will be opened all section between Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo on Mar 12, 2011...
NewsAccess to Haneda by Tokyo Monorail is covered now! Japan Rail Pass new rules
Tokyo Monorail is included in the pass. As of October 21, 2010, you can use Tokyo monorail that is operated betwe...
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...
JR Local BusesHow to access to Lake Towada (Towadako). Fully covered by JR Pass
This post shows you the information about the access to Lake Hachinohe. You also can find how to use the pass to get there, such as using JR Pass.