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Asahikawa station guide. Guide to change trains and buses to Asahiyama Zoo and Sounkyo.

Asahikawa is the second biggest city in Hokkaido. And also this is the gateway to Sounkyo, Furano and Biei. Asahiyama Zoo is located in Asahikawa too. This post explains you Asahikawa station and how to change a train and a bus.
2017.05.27
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Seasonal trains

Schedule of 2017 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways

I cannot say that summer is the best season to visit Japan. It's very hot and very humid. But it's vacation season a...
2017.05.21
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Rail pass for residents

Seishun 18 kippu, Unlimilited ride deal of local and rapid trains on all JR lines

Seishun 18 kippu offers the unlimited travel of all JR local and rapid trains at very affordable price. You can find the information about this ticket in this post.
2017.05.07
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Station information

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station guide. How to change between the Hokkaido Shinkansen and the conventional train to Sapporo and Hakodate

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station is the Shinkansen terminal station in Hakodate. But it is a bit away from the city of Hakodate. And this station is also the transfer point of the train to Sapporo. You can find how to change the trains in this post.
2017.04.04
Station information
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 8, Hakodate to Tokyo

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 8 of the report from Hakodate to Tokyo by the Hokkaido Shinkansen.
2017.03.11
2017 Hokkaido
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 7, Noboribetsu Onsen to Hakodate via Lake Toya

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 7 of the report from Noboribetsu to Hakodate via Lake Toya.
2017.03.05
2017 Hokkaido
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 6, Takikawa to Noboribetsu Onsen

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 6 of the report from Takikawa to Noboribetsu Onsen.
2017.02.27
2017 Hokkaido
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 5, Asahikawa to Takikawa via Biei

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 5 of the report from Asahikawa to Takikawa via Biei.
2017.02.19
2017 Hokkaido
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 4, Sapporo Snow Festival and stay in Asahikawa

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 4 of the report. I visited Sapporo Snow Festival and moved to Asahikawa by the lmited express Kamui.
2017.02.11
2017 Hokkaido
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 3, from Oshamanbe to Sapporo by Hakodate line

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 3 of the report from Oshamanbe to Sapporo via Kutchan and Niseko by the local train.
2017.02.10
2017 Hokkaido
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 2, from Sendai to Oshamanbe

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is part 2 of the report from Sendai to Oshamanbe.
2017.02.10
2017 Hokkaido
2017 Hokkaido

Trip to Hokkaido in 2017 winter – Part 1, from Narita Airport to Sendai

My trip report to Hokkaido in 2017. This post is the first part of the report from Narita airport to Sendai.
2017.02.09
2017 Hokkaido
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2017 spring seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Spring is the best season to visit Japan because of the cherry blossom. And also between late April and the beginnin...
2017.01.21
Seasonal trains schedule
Rail pass for visitors

All Shikoku Rail Pass. The best deal to visit Shikoku and covers all train services in Shikoku.

All Shikoku Rail Pass covers not only JR trains but also all non JR trains in Shikoku. This is very useful if you travel whole part of Shikoku. You may find more information about All Shikoku Rail Pass in this post.
2016.12.25
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Station information

Hamamatsucho station guide. How to transfer JR, Tokyo Monorail and Subway lines

Hamamatsucho station is the transfer point among JR Yamanote line, Tokyo Monorail and subway. If you depart or arrive in Haneda airport, you may change the trains at Hamamatsucho station. Please find how to change the trains in this post.
2016.11.27
Station information
Timetable and reservation

2017 busiest period to travel by train. Tips to book your seat in even busy period.

Many readers have asked me about busy period to travel. I wrote about the calendar of the peak period in 2016 seas...
2016.11.16
Timetable and reservationTravel Tips
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

How to choose the best train and bus pass for sightseeing in Kyoto

There are lots of deals available in Kyoto. This post will show you most of deals in Kyoto and you can find which deals you should choose.
2016.11.13
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Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

How to choose the best train pass for sightseeing in Osaka

There are lots of deals available in Osaka. This post will show you most of deals in Osaka and you can find which deals you should choose.
2016.11.13
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Rail pass for residents

Platt Kodama, one way deal among Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka by the Shinkansen

This post explains you about Platt Kodama which is a sort of the Shinkansen deal. It offers one way trip between Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka by the Shinkansen Kodama.
2016.11.05
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Travel Tips

What is the difference between Reserved seat and Non reserved seat. How to get a seat on non reserved car?

You can find the difference between non reserved seat and reserved seat on JR trains. And also this post gives you some tips to get a seat on non reserved car easier.
2016.11.01
Travel Tips
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2016-17 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Most of winter is shoulder season to travel. But New Year's holidays from late December to Early January is the busi...
2016.10.22
Seasonal trains schedule
Station information

Hiroshima station guide. How to change the trains, Shinkansen and local train to Miyajima. How to catch tram and loop bus Meipuru-pu.

Hiroshima is one of most popular places to visit in Japan. Many of you use Hiroshima station to visit not only Hiros...
2016.10.09
Station information
Hokkaido Area

Hokkaido train operation status in fall 2016. Guide for substitute train and bus service.

Tomamu - Obihiro segment will open on 22nd December. Hokkaido was hit by very severe typhoon in late August. Many...
2016.09.18
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Station information

Nagano station guide. How to catch the bus to the tourist spots. How to change between Hokuriku Shinkansen and other local trains.

Nagano is known as Winter Olympic Game host city. That means this place has very good snow. Nagano has many ski slop...
2016.09.01
Station information
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2016 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Autumn is the best season to travel in Japan. The climate is very mild and the scenery of fall foliage is breathtaki...
2016.08.25
Seasonal trains schedule
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