7 to 9 daysSample itinerary of staying in Osaka, Kyoto and Osaka 8 days
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Kobe
7 to 9 days
Station informationShin-Kobe station guide. How to change the Shinkansen and Kobe city subway.
If you access to Kobe or leave from Kobe by the Shinkansen, this post shows you everything you need. You can find how to change the Shinkansen and subway with lots of photos.
7 to 9 daysSample itinerary Tokyo to Osaka plus Nikko and Himeji in 7 days by Japan Rail Pass
7 days JR Pass price is almost same as round trip fare between Tokyo and Osaka by Shinkansen. That means if you have...
Hakata, KokuraLimited time operation. Specialized Shinkansen train 500 TYPE EVA
This project had been done already. 500 Type EVA is no longer available. This train was already repainted and refur...
Rail pass for visitorsHokuriku 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...
Station informationKobe 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.
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and NaraGuide to take trains in Kobe. How to choose the best route by train to get the major spots?
Kobe is one of popular places in Kansai region. This post explains you about the transportation in Kobe and access to Kobe.
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.
4 to 6 daysVisit Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe for 5 to 7 days sample itinerary
This post shows you very basic trip plan which include Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe in 7 days duration.
Rail pass for visitorsSanyo Area Pass. Good deal for the tourist who visits Kansai, Hiroshima and Hakata
*This deal will be sold until February 28, 2015 and can be exchanged until May 31, 2015. On March 1, 2015, this deal...
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...
Kinosaki Onsen, Aanohashidate, Toyooka, Fukuchiyama, MaizuruThe limited express Hamakaze for access to Tottori, Hamasaka, Kasumi from Osaka, Kobe and Himeji with no extra charge by JR Pass
The limited express Hamakaze is only trains which connects Osaka and Tottori by JR pass without any extra. But the number of trains are very limited. I would like to show about this train in this post.
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 NaraNara access guide from Osaka, Kyoto, Kansai airport and Kobe by JR, Kintetsu Railway and Airport bus
Nara is one of popular places in Kansai area. This post explains you how to get Nara from several places in Kansai area.
Network of JR trainsKansai train networks guide. How to move between Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Wakayama. Make sure JR lines and non JR lines
There are many train running in Kansai region, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and surrounding places. This post shows you the train network in Kansai region. You can find the difference of JR and non JR lines and which train you should take in your trip.
Takayama, Kanazawa and ShirakawagoHow to access to Kanazawa and Toyama from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya and Niigata.
Kanazawa is very popular destination in Hokuriku region. Toyama is also well known as the gateway to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and Kurobe gorge. In this post, I will show you the access to these cities from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya and Niigata.
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.
Kobe, HimejiJR Special Rapid Service, most useful train among Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Himeji.
JR Special Rapid runs between Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Himeji. Some trips runs to Banshu Ako, Kamigori and Tsuruga. This is most convenient and very fast train. This post shows you the information with some images of Special Rapid train.
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 ...