Kyushu

Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2014 summer seasonal trains of Japan Railways

Summer is not the best season to visit Japan except Hokkaido because of climate. It is very hot and humid. But local...
Seasonal trains schedule

Schedule of 2014 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...
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara

Shin 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.
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 ...
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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...
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...
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My trip to Kyushu, Tohoku and Hokkaido in 5 days.

Dear readers, I will leave Japan today and head back to Vancouver, Canada. I stayed in Japan for 9 nights and spend...
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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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Luxury overnight cruising train trip in Kyushu

JR Kyushu have been planning to operate a deluxe overnight train. According to some major newspapers in Japan, JR Kyushu...
Hakata, Kokura

Kyushu Shinkansen N700 series for Mizuho, Sakura and Tsubame image gallery

N700 series was introduced for Kyushu Shinkansen in this past March. The fleet is the newest and the fastest on Kyus...
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Summary of Japan Railway’s timetable revision in March, 2012

Japan Railway usually revise the timetable every March. Hayabusa on Tohoku Shinkansen, Mizuho and Sakura on Kyushu S...
Hakata, Kokura

Express train to Oita and Beppu from Fukuoka (Hakata). Limited Express Sonic

This limited express train is one of most popular limited express train that is serviced by JR Kyushu. This connects...
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