Explore Japan’s Railways– category –
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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... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Understanding the Japan Rail Network – fares and tickets
Buying tickets at Ticket OfficesUnderstanding how the ticketing works may save you money (JR Lines)Buying tickets at Ticket MachinesUn-manned stations and one man trainsNon JR Japan Rail PassesRail Passes available to everyone For visito... -
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... -
Local Lines: JR Koumi Line, High Rail 1375 Tourist train & the Yatsugatake Mountains ; Shinano Tetsudo a station with a Wine & Sake Bar…
Chuo Main Line~Koumi Line~Shinano Tetsudo~Yokogawa and back to Tokyo This article features another trip that can be done easily from Tokyo that allow you to discover parts of Yamanashi, Nagano and Gunma Prefectures that you have almost c... -
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, bu...
