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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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Tourist Trains – “Kairi” Niigata~Sakata (Yamagata Shonai)
IntroductionKairi - Sea and CountrysideRoute: Niigata~SakataThe Train, operation and booking informationA train designed for sightseeingDays of OperationTicketsBooking and more informationFor Rail Fans"Kairi" Places of InterestMurakami -... -
Special Train – West Express Ginga
What is The "West Express Ginga" (West Express銀河) Train Video: Introduced in 2020 by JR West the West Express Ginga is a special tourist train, but with a difference. It has both luxury (Green) seating and sleeping births. It also incl... -
Exploring San’in by Train – Rivers, Sea, Mountains & Forests with lots of culture and good food!
Introduction - getting off the beaten path This article concentrates on Shimane and Tottori prefectures but because of the rail lines we feature we also dip into Hiroshima, Hyogo and Okayama Prefectures a little. It is not the purpose of... -
Banetsu East & Banetsu West Lines – “Mountains, Forests, Water & steam trains ” A favourite for both rail enthusiasts and travellers…
The Banetsu Railway Lines – Crossing Honshu Through Mountains, Forests, Rivers & Rice PaddiesPlaces to Visit Along the Banetsu East LineKoriyama (郡山)Banetsu West Line "The Railway of Forests, Water, and Romance. 森と水とロマンの鉄... -
Four Rural Rail Lines in Chiba – Countryside on Tokyo’s Doorstep
Four Rural Rail Lines in Chiba: Chiba’s Hidden Rail Gems In this article we take a look at 4 rural lines in Chiba Prefecture which can be described as "Chiba's Hidden Rail Gems", not just for rail enthusiasts, but also tourists who want ... -
NHK World’s 「Japanology Plus」 features TS Japan Rail’s Stephen Turner
NHK World's Japanology Plus features TS Japan Rail's Stephen Turner travelling on the Kominato Railway. Join Stephen Turner and host Peter Barakan as they embark on a scenic train journey through Chiba Prefecture’s historic Kominato Rail... -
Understanding the Japan Rail Network – “Complicated and Confusing” is really “Comprehensive & Convenient”…
Complicated and confusing? For many first-time visitors, navigating Japan's extensive rail network might initially seem complicated and confusing. Fortunately, most travelers find that after a few days, the system becomes much easier to ... -
Exploring Hokkaido by Train
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... -
Akechi Railway – a rural railway running through the Akechi area, Gifu Prefecture
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... -
TS Japan Rail President interviewed for Podcast…”trains in Japan”
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...
