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Japan is an amazing place to visit. it unique tradition and culture live alongside all the things that go with a very modern society. And it is very scenic.TS Japan Rail
TS Japan Rail - The Japan Rail Experts. We can help you plan your rail tour in Japan with ideas and itinerary planning for both tourists and rail fans.
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Japan
Planning a trip to Japan in 2025? – check out the busy travel times and Japan holidays!
【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... -
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Rural Lines: Watarase Keikoku Railway – A very scenic Line in Gunma
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. -
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Explore Fukushima and Ibaraki on the JR Suigun Line (and travel on the fastest shinkansen and a Limited Express Train all in one day)
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 -
Wakayama
Exploring the Kii Peninsula (Ise & Kumano) by Train
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... -
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The Tsugaru Stove Train – take a journey back in time…
【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 ... -
Utsunomiya Light Railway
Japan’s new Tram system – Utsunomiya Light Rail
【Services started on 26th August 2023 on the brand new Utsunomiya Light Rail. This single line system is completely new and provides a rail connection to the industrial areas of Utsunomiya and the nearby town of Haga.】 https://videopre... -
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Oigawa Railway – Steam Trains, scenery and more…
In this post we take a look at what can be described as a "Heritage Railway". The Oigawa Railway as its name suggests runs along the Oi River valley in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is however no ordinary railway. Find out more... The Oigawa R... -
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The Sunrise Express – the only regular Night Train in Japan
A very popular train is The Sunrise Express Night Sleeper Train (寝台特急) that links Shikoku and San'in regions with Tokyo It is actually 2 trains The Sunrise Express is really 2 trains. The Sunrise Express Seto which runs between Tokyo... -
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“Noritetsu from the UK…” TS Japan Rail’s Turner featured by the Yomiuri Shimbun…
【 was featured by Japan's largest circulation national newspaper...】 The story behind TS Japan Rail... The Yomiuri Shimbun featured Stephen Turner in its "Shiawase Kobako" ("Small Box of Happiness") feature in its evening edition durin... -
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Japan Experts Podcast: Rail Travel in Japan
It was with great pleasure for TS Japan Rail's Stephen Turner to be recently interviewed by Miyuki Seguchi and be featured on a Japan Experts Podcast about Exploring Japan by Train. You can listen to the full podcast here (click on banne...