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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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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

2022-09-02
Japan

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.

2022-08-01
Japan

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!

2022-07-28
Japan

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!

2022-07-22
Japan

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)

2022-06-06
Japan

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.

2022-05-27
Japan

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

2022-05-20
Japan

Rural Lines: Nagaragawa Railway (Gifu)

Nagaragawa Railway is a scenic railway line in Gifu Prefecture, Central Japan, that runs along the Nagara River. Well worth a visit!

2022-05-16
Japan

Chugoku & Kitakyushu Rail Tour with Seishun 18 kippu

TS Japan Rail recently did a 6 day rail tour of Chugoku and Northern Kyushu. We used the JR Seishun 18 Kippu (Youth 18 ticket).

2022-04-20

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