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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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A Railway line that celebrates the creator of the “Kitaro” Manga.
JR West's Sakai Line decorated with characters from the "GeGeGe no Kitarō" manga The creator of the famous GeGeGe no Kitaro (more commonly known in English as "Kitaro") manga (comic), Shigeru Mizuki, spent his childhood in the city of Sa... -
Why is Japan a “Rail Enthusiasts Paradise”?
There is not just the high speed shinkansen that makes Japan a Rail Enthusiasts Paradise! From the very modern to the very old, the busiest high speed rail line in the world to the busiest urban rail network, passenger and freight...Japa... -
New Shinkansen Route and a new tourist train in Kyushu
Japan's latest shinkansen (bullet train) starts 23rd September linking Nagasaki...and a new tourist train "Futatsuboshi (Two Stars)"... The Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen opens 23rd September 2022, linking Nagasaki and Takeo Onsen, cutting 30 m... -
Obasute Station- A great view but according to legend a “Dark Past”
Obasute in Japanese means "abandoning an old woman", fortunately a practice that was practiced more in mythology than practice. Obasute Station is an interesting station with a great view -
Rural Lines: Tenryu Hamanako Railway (Shizuoka)
The Tenryu Hamanako Line , known locally as the "Tenhama" Line is one of several rural lines in Shizuoka Prefecture which are worth exploring. -
JR Iida Line – “Hikyo Eki Heaven”
The JR Iida Line is a rural line running thru Aichi, Shizuoka and Nagano prefectures. It is famous because of the many "Hikyo Eki" (secluded stations) and also because it takes 7 hours to travel 196km! -
For Rail Enthusiasts-Japan a Rail Fan’s Paradise!
Watch our new video and read this post to learn why Japan is a Rail Fan's Paradise and how TS Japan Rail can help you Explore Japan's Railways! -
Kyoto to Biwako over Mt Hiei…
Want to escape the Kyoto traffic? Mt Hiei a sacred mountain between Kyoto and Lake Biwa is a great place to visit (including rail fans) -
Steam Trains in Japan- Chichibu’s “SL Paleo Express”
Less than 2 hours from Tokyo, Chichibu Railway in Saitama in Saitama Prefecture operates the steam train the "SL Paleo Express#. It is a great way to see the Chichibu area. -
Kintetsu’s New Tourist Train “Aoniyoshi”
Kintetsu introduced a new luxury sightseeing train on April 29th 2022 "The Sightseeing Limited Express Aoniyoshi" which operates between Kyoto and Nara and Osaka and Nara
