Japan By Rail– category –
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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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 -
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! -
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).
