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Japan Railways
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. -
Tohoku Shinkansen
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... -
Japan Railways
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 ... -
Japan Railways
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... -
Shizuoka
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... -
Japan Railways
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... -
Japan Railways
Explore Rural Japan by Train – Gunma, Niigata & Fukushima…
We often hear people say it is difficult to Explore Rural Japan by Train. There are however many scenic rural railway lines in Japan. In this article, we look at three such lines....the JR Joetsu Line, JR Tadami Line and the Aizu Tetsudo... -
Japan Railways
Get off the Shinkansen- Explore & Experience Tohoku by train
If you are planning to travel to or through Tohoku, you are probably planning to use the Tōhoku Shinkansen. In this article, we describe a more interesting route via the Japan Sea Coast. It takes longer but is a great way to see and expe... -
Japan Railways
Asahi Shimbun’s “Asia & Japan Watch” features TS Japan Rail
Asahi Shimbun, Japan's second largest daily national newspaper, has published the English version of the article they published in January featuring TS Japan Rail and our founder Stephen Turner. Read the Asahi Shimbun Article British rai...