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Amakusa and Kumamoto 3-day sample trip plan: Midwest Kyushu 3 days

You will find 3-day sample trip for Amakusa and Kumamoto in midwest Kyushu. It covers Amakusa World Heritage Site, Dolphin Watching, Okoshiki beach and Kumamoto.
Cruising train

The limited express Kawasemi Yamasemi train guide

This train runs between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi as JR Kyushu's sightseeing train. You can find the information about the limited express Kawasemi Yamasemi.
Seasonal trains schedule

Summary of 2019-20 winter seasonal trains of JR train

You can find all major JR seasonal train's schedule for December 2019 to February 2020 in this post.
Seasonal trains schedule

Summary of 2019 fall seasonal trains of JR trains

The Sanyo Shinkansen in fall season Autumn and spring are the good season to travel in Japan. In fall season, you ma...
Seasonal trains schedule

Summary of 2019 spring seasonal trains of JR trains

Spring is the amazing season to travel in Japan. I think everybody agree that spring is the best season to travel. T...
Seasonal trains schedule

Summary of 2018 summer seasonal trains of JR trains

Summer is very hot and humid in Japan. It is not the best season to travel. However summer is very busy travel seaso...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2018 spring seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Spring is the best season to visit Japan because of the cherry blossom. Spring break of public school in Japan usual...
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...
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...
Seasonal trains schedule

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...
Seasonal trains schedule

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...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule 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...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule 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...
Hakata, Kokura

Direct access to Fukuoka (Hakata), Kumamoto, Kagoshima from Osaka. Kyushu Shinkansen

Kyushu Shinkansen Tsubame Kyushu Shinkansen runs between Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo. But many trains run from Shin-Os...
Joetsu, Nagano and Hokuriku

What is the Shinkansen (bullet train)? Most convenient and the fastest train service throughout Japan.

The Shinkansen (新幹線) is a high speed train service that is operated by JR. It is one of the fastest trains in world...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule 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. ...
Rail pass for residents

How 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 Area

Kyushu 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.
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule 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...
News

Kyushu 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...
Kumamoto, Misumi, Hitoyoshi, Aso, Miyaji

Access to Amakusa from Kumamoto. Limited Express A Ressha de Iko (Take the ‘A’ train)

Limited Express "A Ressha de Iko (Take the 'A' train)" was introduced in October 2011. This is the first express tra...
2012 spring trip to Kyushu

Trip from Kumamoto to Kagoshima by Isaburo and Hayato no Kaze on Hisatsu line one day trip on March 16, 2012

Isaburo and local train at Yoshimatsu station When you go to Kagoshima, Kyushu Shinkansen is the best way to get the...
Rail pass for visitors

The newest JR West rail pass for Sanyo, Kyushu and Shikoku, JR Sanyo Shikoku Kyushu Rail Pass

*This deal is no longer available. JR Sanyo Shikoku Kyushu Rail Pass was released on the same day as Kansai WIDE Area...
2012 spring trip to Kyushu

How to access to Takachiho

Please find the information abou the access to Takachiho from Kumamoto and Nobeoka by a bus.
News

Kyushu Shinkansen 1 year anniversary 1 day unlimited ride ticket.

This coming March 17 will be one year anniversary day of Kyushu Shikansen completion. JR Kyushu have just started to sel...
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