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You will often hear people saying that you need a car to explore Hokkaido. We will not argue that you can get to more places, more easily by car, but Exploring Hokkaido by train is still a good way to see and experience the charms of Hok...

A hidden railway line in a hidden piece of Gifu. Enjoy lunch on the train whilst passing delightful villages...Akechi - "Nihon Taisho Mura"Akechi Railway's Dining TrainThe Railway and TrainsTravel Information A hidden railway line in a h...

Stephen Turner, TSJR's president was recently interviewed by The World Shopping / Shopaholics Japan Podcast on "Trains in Japan". In this podcast Stephen describes why exploring Japan by train is a good way to see and experience Japan. H...

Chuo Main Line~Koumi Line~Shinano Tetsudo~Yokogawa and back to Tokyo This article features another trip that can be done easily from Tokyo that allow you to discover parts of Yamanashi, Nagano and Gunma Prefectures that you have almost c...

If you are Planning a trip to Japan in 2025 our Japan Calendar showing all the 2025 Japan Holidays and busy travel periods has essential information for you! Japan has a lot of public and observed holidays compared to other countries, bu...

The Watarase Keikoku Railway is one of Japan's most scenic railways. Although at its best in spring and Autumn it is worth a visit anytime of year.

Travel by the fastest shinkansen in Japan, see rural Japan by local train on the Suigun Line and travel on a limited express train from the Natto Capital - see and experience more of Japan

In this article we are going to talk about exploring the Kii Peninsular by train, and in particular travelling on the JR Kisei Main Line, that goes around the coast of the peninsula. The Kii Peninsular is home to some of Japan's most sac...

Exploring Japan by Train is a great and ecological way to explore this country. Everyone knows about the bullet train, but you can go much further into Japan. There are many scenic routes and the train is a good way to experience life in...

The smell of squid being grilled permeates the Stove Train carriages. You can imagine what it was like travelling in former times… The Tsugaru region in the northern area of Aomori Prefecture, and at the northern tip of Honshu it is famo...