Travel TipsSignage and announcement in the station and train
This post explains about the signage and announcement at the station and in the train. You can find how big is the issue of the language barrier in Japan.
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2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 6, visiting Oboke gorge and riding Anpanman train.
This post is continued from Trip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 5, visiting Ryugado from Kochi. After visiting...
2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 5, visiting Ryugado from Kochi.
This post is continued from Trip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 4, travelling along Shimanto river to Kochi. W...
2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 4, travelling along Shimanto river to Kochi.
Nijinomori Park is located beside Hiromi river. This post is continued from Trip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 3,...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2015 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Autumn is the best season to travel in Japan. The climate is very mild and fall foliage is amazing. JR will operate ...
2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 3, staying at Morinokuni Hotel in Nametoko canyon.
Matsumaru station entrance. There is no station staffs but day use Onsen facility is in the station building. This p...
2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 2, from Toyo port to Matsumaru via Matsuyama.
At Matsuyama castle. Plum trees were blooming. Continue from Trip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 1, taking Orange ...
2015 spring ShikokuTrip to Shikoku in 2015 spring – Part 1, taking Orange Ferry from Osaka to Toyo port.
When I went back to Japan in this past March, I wanted to visit my friend's grave in Iyo-Saijo, Shikoku. I though i...
Kansai AreaHimeji station guide. How to get Himeji castle from the station
Himeji station is the gateway to Himeji castle. There are two stations in Himeji. Those are JR Himeji station and Sanyo-Himeji station. And this station is also the transfer point of the Sanyo Shinkansen and the conventional railway lines. This post shows you the structure of these stations and access to Himeji castle from the station.
Timetable and reservationHow to find seat availability of trains. JR Cyber Station guide.
You may have to book a seat after you arrive in Japan. But you worry about the case of sold out. You can find the seat availability of most JR trains at JR Cyber station. This is Japanese website but you can find how to use this in this post.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraOsaka Kaiyu Ticket gives you a big saving for the trip to Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium and sightseeing in Osaka.
Whale shark tank is the biggest reason to visit Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium. I have been to Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium many...
Rail pass for visitorsTakayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass user guide. Perfect deal to travel Takayama, Kanazawa, Toyama, Shirakawago from Nagoya or Osaka
Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass is very popular and convenient to travel Kanazawa, Takayama and Shirakawago. This post explains you how to use this pass.
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2015 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...
2015 spring Tokyo Disney ResortTrip to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea in 2015 spring, Part 3. Visiting Tokyo DisneySea with small child.
Volcano is the icon of Tokyo DisneySea. This post is continued from the previous post, Trip to Tokyo Disneyland and ...
2015 spring Tokyo Disney ResortTrip to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea in 2015 spring, Part 2. Visiting Tokyo Disneyland with small child.
Cinderella's castle is the icon of Disneyland. This post is continued from the previous post, Trip to Tokyo Disneyla...
2015 spring Tokyo Disney ResortTrip to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea in 2015 spring, Part 1. Preparation and access from Narita.
Cinderella castle is the icon of Tokyo Disneyland. I visited Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea with my daughter who jus...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraNamba stations guide. How to change the trains among Nankai, Kintetsu, Hanshin, subway and JR.
Namba is one of the downtown cores in Osaka. There are many railway lines and many Namba stations as will. It is very complicated. This post shows you all Namba stations with many photos. You can find how to change trains there.
Rail pass for visitorsKansai Hokuriku Area Pass user guide. Perfect deal for the traveler who wants travel to Kansai, Kanazawa and Toyama.
If you travel Kansai area and Hokuriku region, this deal, Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass may suit your trip plan. Please find more information about this deal in this post.
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2015 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...
Hiroshima and MiyajimaKansai Hiroshima Area Pass user guide. The deal for the traveler who wants travel in Kansai, Hiroshima and the surrounding area.
Kansai HIroshima Area Pass is the best choice who stays in Kansai area and visit Hiroshima and Miyajima. You may find how to use this pass in this post.
Hiroshima and MiyajimaSanyo Sanin Area Pass user guide. The train pass that covers Kansai, Sanyo and Sanin regions
Sanyo Sanin Area Pass covers whole part of Chugoku region, such as Hiroshima, Okayama, Yamaguchi, Shimane, Tottori. It also covers Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Himeji. This pass suit the traveler who travel in the west part of mainland. Please check the post to find the detailed information about this pass.
Hiroshima and MiyajimaHiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass user guide. The deal for the tourist who travels between Hiroshima, Yamaguchi and Hakata.
Hiroshima Yamaguchi Area Pass is the perfect deal if you access Hiroshima and Yamaguchi from Fukuoka. Please find more information about this pass in this post.
Rail pass for visitorsKintetsu Rail Pass, Most affordable deal for Osaka/Kyoto-Nagoya and access to Ise.
Kintetsu Railway is the biggest railway company other than JR. This railway connects Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Yoshino, Ise and Nagoya. Kintetsu Rail Pass offers unlimited train ride in all Kintetsu railway network. This post explains you how to use this pass.
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2014-15 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways
In Japan, New Year holidays are the busiest period in entire year. Most of Japanese go back to hometown in this seas...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2014 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Fall season is very popular to travel in Japan. Fall foliage is amazing. Weather is very nice. It's highly recommend...