Learn About Us
We are here to
help you
Who we are...
Our primary focus is to assist international tourists and rail enthusiasts with travel ideas and planning. We strive to promote and support individuals who are interested in “Exploring Japan by Train” as well as those who want to Explore the many aspects of Japan’s Railways.”
Explore Japan by Train...
Explore Japan's Railways...
We believe that travelling by rail in Japan, particularly by getting off the shinkansen, visitors will be able to see and experience much more of Japan.
We also try to ensure that much of the travel aspect of your trip adds to your overall experience, rather than just idle time.
Japan is a rail fan’s paradise with many aspects, from high speed trains and intensive urban networks to freight and rural lines and a lot of older aspects including steam. TS Japan Rail can help you discover all of these and more.
We Plan
And
Arrange Tours For Rail Enthusiasts
We are experts on Japan Rail Travel
Whether you want to explore Japan by Train as a tourist or are a Rail Enthusiast who wants to Explore Japan’s Railways, we are here to help you travel ideas and travel planning! We particularly encourage and help.
Access to lots of information
Being Based in Japan also means that we keep abreast of local travel trends. The Japanese are big travelers domestically (and there are also many rail enthusiasts!) and the inspiration for a lot of our ideas comes from locally sourced information.
We do lots of travel ourselves
We do a lot of study trips ourselves, which also generates many of our ideas but also helps practically with our travel advice. And in areas where we do not have expertise we will collaborate with those that are experts.
Featured in the National Press
TS Japan Rail and its founder Stephen Turner have been featured in Japan’s top two (by circulation) national newspapers (The Yomiuri Shimbun and the Asahi Shimbun) as advocates of using Japan’s rural rail lines and getting (foreign) tourist beaten track rail travel.
Expert travel planning:
Using both technology, but also, importantly, Local Knowledge & Expertise we will design a detailed but flexible travel plan for your trip.
Taking the stress out of travelling:
We want you to be able to sit back and enjoy the scenery, so our travel plans contain all the information to take the stress out of your travels in Japan.
In country support:
Need help on arrival to get orientated or for whatever reason need to change your plans whilst in Japan, our in country support can help.
Customized travel ideas
After understanding your requirements and desires for your Japan trip, we will provide customized travel ideas and suggestions for Exploring Japan by Train.
For rail enthusiasts:
With our local knowledge and expertise we will help you Explore Japan’s Railways and meet the objectives of your trip.
Making the travel part of your Japan experience:
We know that your holiday time is valuable, so we aim to make as much of your travel part of the experience of your trip to Japan.
Hello, I am
Stephen Turner.
the founder
and CEO
of
TS Japan Rail
Stephen Turner is originally from the UK but has been living and working in Japan for over 30 years. Tokyo, where he has spent more than half of his life, has become his home.
Since his childhood, Stephen has been a railway enthusiast. He has travelled extensively in Japan. As railways are an efficient means of transportation throughout the country, he has had ample opportunities to experience Japan’s extensive railway network.
With his vast knowledge of Japanese railways and travel planning experience, Stephen founded TS Japan Rail in August 2019. His passion for both Japan and rail travel drives him to provide visitors with an opportunity to explore the unique blend of tradition and modernity that defines the country.
He is also very keen to show off the many aspects of the railway system in Japan to visiting rail enthusiasts.
The philosophy behind TS Japan Rail is that travel should be an integral part of the experience when visiting Japan, a sentiment you will frequently encounter on our website and social media posts. This belief serves as Stephen’s motivation for establishing TS Japan Rail and how it serves its clients.
Stephen continues to travel extensively to add to his and the company’s travel ideas and keeping TS Japan Rail’s knowledge base up to date.
Making the travel part of your trip part of the Japan Experience...
Explore Japan by Train…Explore Japan’s Railways…
