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Matsumoto station guide. How to catch the bus to Takayama, Hotaka and Kamikochi. How to take a train to Nagano, Hakuba, Shinano-Omachi.

Matsumoto station from Oshiro-guchi (east side) Matsumoto is the second biggest city in Nagano prefecture. But the s...

2016.08.21

Station information

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

Kanazawa is most popular place in Hokuriku region. There are many tourist spots in this city, such as Kenrokuen gard...

2016.08.14

Station information

Let’s take the train! Easily accessible places to see fall foliage!

Fall season is round the corner. There are huge number of the spots to see fall foliage in Japan. But many of them a...

2016.08.07

DestinationsTravel Tips

Nagoya station guide. How to transfer among Shinkansen, Kintetsu, Meitetsu, subway and JR local trains.

Nagoya station is one of the largest stations in Japan. There are JR lines, Shinkansen, Kintetsu, Meitetsu and subway lines. You can find lots of information about Nagoya station. You also can find how to change the trains in Nagoya station in this post.

2016.07.27

Station information

2 hours sightseeing in Kurashiki and riding 500 Type EVA Shinkansen, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 11

Kurashiki Bikan area This post is continued from the previous post, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter...

2016.06.29

2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 10, Trip from Nagano to Tokyo and taking Sunrise Seto

Sunrise Izumo and Sunrise Seto are only scheduled overnight trains in Japan. This post is continued from Trip to Toh...

2016.06.23

2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

Visit Snow Monkey Park, round trip from Nagano station in 4 hours, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 9

Monkeys enjoy natural hot springs at Snow Monkey Park. This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku...

2016.06.19

2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

4 hours evening sightseeing in Kanazawa, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 8

One of the gates of Kanazawa castle This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – P...

2016.06.12

2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

Sightseeing in Takayama for 2 hours, Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 7

Preserved path in Takayama. It is very popular tourist district in Takayama. This post is continued from Trip to Toh...

2016.06.07

2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 6, Takaoka to Shirakawago via Himi line, Johana line and Shirakawago

This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 5, Matsumoto to Takaoka via Toya...

2016.06.04

2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

Schedule of 2016 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways

In Japan, the peak period during summer time is mid August that is called "Obon". Most of Japanese go back to hometo...

2016.05.20

Seasonal trains schedule

Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 5, Matsumoto to Takaoka via Toyama

This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 4, Nagoya to Matsumoto via Magom...

2016.05.14

2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 4, Nagoya to Matsumoto via Magome

This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 3, Kakunodate to Nagoya via Send...

2016.05.08

2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 3, Kakunodate to Nagoya via Sendai and Yamadera

This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 2, Akita airport to Kakunodate. ...

2016.05.01

2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 2, Akita airport to Kakunodate

This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter - Part 1, Quick trip to Hiroshima from ...

2016.04.20

2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

Trip to Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku in 2016 winter – Part 1, Quick trip to Hiroshima from Osaka

I made the trip to Japan in this past February. At that time, I visited Hiroshima, Kakunodate, Yamadera, Magome, Mat...

2016.04.16

2016 winter Tohoku, Chubu and Chugoku

JR East Pass Tohoku. Flex 5 days pass in 14 days period to cover Tokyo, surrounding area of Tokyo and Tohoku region.

JR East Pass Tohoku covers Tohoku region, Tokyo and surrounding areas. You can pick any 5 days in 14 days period to use this pass. It is very flexible. You may find more information about this pass, JR East Pass Tohoku in this post.

2016.03.18

Rail pass for visitors

JR East Pass Nagano Niigata user guide. Flex 5-day pass in 14 days period to cover Nagano, Niigata, Tokyo and surrounding area.

JR East Pass Nagano Niigata is a good deal to travel Nagano and Niigata area. It covers Tokyo and surrounding area too. This post gives you the detailed information about this pass. You will find that it suits your trip plan or not.

2016.03.06

Rail pass for visitors

2016 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 would like to show you the calendar of the peak period in ...

2016.02.23

Timetable and reservationTravel Tips

JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass user guide. Perfect deal for the travelers who visit Tokyo and Sapporo by train.

JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass covers southern Hokkaido, Tohoku region and Kanto area. If you travel Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu, Hakodate from Tokyo by a train, this deal is perfect. Please read this post to learn more.

2016.02.06

Hokkaido AreaRail pass for visitors

Schedule of 2016 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...

2016.01.23

Seasonal trains schedule

Hokuriku Arch Pass user guide. Clarify valid trains, coverage area and compare single fare and pass

Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka are covered by this deal. (C) ©Sue Ann Simon (upper left), Osaka Government Tourism Bu...

2015.12.26

Rail pass for visitors

Kobe Sannomiya stations guide. Check the location and connections between many Sannomiya stations.

Sannomiya is located in the downtown core of Kobe. There are many train stations in Sannomiya. You can find all information of all stations in Sannomiya in this post.

2015.12.06

Station information

Tokyo Wide Pass user guide. Perfect choice for trip to Nikko, Fuji, Gala Yuzawa and Odaiba

Tokyo Wide Pass is valid for 3 days and it covers Tokyo and surrounding area, such as Nikko, Lake Kawaguchi, Izu, Gala Yuzawa. This post shows you how to use this pass.

2015.11.08

Rail pass for visitors