1 to 3 daysKansai Thru Pass sample itineraries
There are lots of NON JR trains in Kansai. Most of them can be taken by Kansai Thru Pass. If you visit Osaka and mak...
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Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2013 spring seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Spring is the best season to travel. The cherry blossom can be seen throughout Japan from late March to late April. ...
Chubu AreaGuide for train access to Nagano, Matsumoto and other places in Shinshu and surrounding area.
Shinshu region is located in the heart of Japan. You might have heard Nagano where held winter Olympic games in 1998...
Cruising trainSL Hakodate Christmas Fantasy. Enjoy winter scenery between Hakodate and Onuma.
Before you read this article, I would like to let you know that this post is written by one of my frequent visitor, ...
Chubu AreaHow to access to Atami, Ito, Kawazu, Shimoda and other places in Izu peninsula by train.
You may find how to access to many places in Izu peninsula by train in this post.
Chugoku AreaSanin area train access guide. How to access to Kinosaki, Izumo, Matsue, Tottori and other major cities in Sanin area.
This post shows you the train network in Sanin area. You can find the train route to get Sanin area from Osaka, Kyoto, Okayama, Himeji, Shin-Yamaguchi.
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2012-13 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Some part of winter season is the busiest period. Especially in Japan, New Years holidays are crazy busy. In this se...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraHow to use JR West Kansai Area Pass. Compare pass and single fare.
This posts explains you how to use Kansai Area Pass. It is one of JR West rail passes and it covers whole part of Kansai area.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraHow to use Kansai Thru Pass. Compare pass and single fare.
Kansai thru pass is one of the best option to travel in Kansai area, such as Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Himeji, Wakayama, Koyasan. This post shows you how to use this pass.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraShin Osaka station guide. How to change Shinkansen, Haruka, Thunderbird and local train access to Osaka, Umeda and Namba
Shin-Osaka station is the Shinkansen terminal station in Osaka. JR Osaka station is one station away by JR local train and Osaka Metro connects Shin-Osaka and Namba. This post shows you the station structure and how to change the trains at Shin-Osaka station.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraOsaka and Umeda stations guide. How to change JR trains, subway trains and other private railways
Osaka station is same location as Umeda station. Only JR station is called "Osaka" but other railway and subway stations are called "Umeda". It is complicated for the travelers but these are same location. In this post, I will explain you about Osaka and Umeda stations.
Rail pass for residentsHow to choose Rail Pass for trip in Kyushu. Many choices for both visitors and residents in Japan.
Kyushu is located in south part of Japan. That's why the climate is very mild and it is very popular destination in ...
Kyushu AreaKyushu Rail Pass user guide. The best deal to travel Kyushu by train.
Kyushu Rail Pass is a good choice to travel in Kyushu. But if you travel Kyushu and other places, such as Osaka, Hiroshima. you may have to think about using other deal. This post gives you lots of information about Kyushu Rail Pass. You can find that this deal suits your trip plan or not.
NewsFall JR rapid and local trains unlimited ride ticket 3 days at 7500 yen. Available for both residents and visitors.
JR Group sell "Railway anniversary day's unlimited ride ticket (鉄道の日記念 JR全線乗り放題きっぷ)" in October. Because the first r...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2012 fall seasonal trains of Japan Railway
Fall is very popular season to travel in Japan for local tourist too. JR Group operate lots of seasonal trains durin...
NewsKyushu Shinkansen 2 days unlimited ride ticket for summer vacation. Kid price is only 1000 yen for 2 days!
JR Kyushu is trying to get more tourist in the last stretch of summer vacation. They will start to sell Kyushu Shink...
Hokkaido AreaHokkaido Rail Pass. The best deal for rail trip in Hokkaido for oversea visitors.
If you travel Hokkaido only, Hokkaido Rail Pass is a good choice to travel there. This post will explain you the type of Hokkaido Rail Pass and how to use it.
2012 spring trip to Tohoku and HokkaidoOvernight train from Hakodate to Ueno (Tokyo) on March 20, 2012.
I show you my trip report of sightseeing in Hakodate and Hakodate to Tokyo by overnight train Hokutosei.
2012 spring trip to Tohoku and HokkaidoTrip to Otaru from Sapporo and trip from Sapporo to Hakodate on March 20, 2012 by Rapid Airport and the limited express Hokuto
I show you my trip repfor of Sapporo to Otaru and Sapporo to Hakodate.
2012 spring trip to Tohoku and HokkaidoTrip to Matsushima and Kakunodate on the way to Aomori from Osaka on March 19, 2012 by the Shinkansen
I visited Matsushima and Kakunodate in one day on the way to Aomori.
NewsNew Shinkansen projects, Nagasaki, Hokuriku and Hokkaido have been approved by government.
As of June 29, 2012, Japanese Government have approved three Shinkansen projects, Hokkaido, Hokuriku and Kyushu west...
Hokkaido AreaHakodate station guide. How to change the train, Super Hakucho, Super Hokuto and other local trains.
On March 26, 2016, Hokkaido Shinkansen was opened and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station was opened. Hakodate is not trans...
Station informationShin-Aomori station guide. How to change the train, Shinkansen, Super Hakucho and other local trains.
Hokkaido Shinkansen was opened in March 26, 2016. You can get Hokkaido by Shinkansen directly without changing train...
Station informationTokyo station guide. How to change the trains, Shinkansen, Narita Express and other local trains.
Tokyo station is one of the biggest terminal station in Japan. The station is huge and the structure is very complicated. I explain you about the structure of this station and how to change the trains .
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2012 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways
In summer season, the busiest period is mid August. This period is called "Obon (お盆)". Everybody try to go back to h...