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Wakayama
Exploring the Kii Peninsula (Ise & Kumano) by Train
In this article we are going to talk about exploring the Kii Peninsular by train, and in particular travelling on the JR Kisei Main Line, that goes around the coast of the peninsula. The Kii Peninsular is home to some of Japan's most sac... -
Explore Japan by Train
Exploring Japan by Train-A Great Way to see and experience Japan…
Exploring Japan by Train is a great and ecological way to explore this country. Everyone knows about the bullet train, but you can go much further into Japan. There are many scenic routes and the train is a good way to experience life in... -
Gono Line
The Tsugaru Stove Train – take a journey back in time…
【The smell of squid being grilled permeates the Stove Train carriages. You can imagine what it was like travelling in former times…】 The Tsugaru region in the northern area of Aomori Prefecture, and at the northern tip of Honshu it is ... -
Japan Travel Planning
Japan Calendar 2024 – and what you need to know about Japan holidays
【In this article we introduce our 2024 Japan Calendar and also talk about what you need to know about Japan Holidays in General】 Japan has numerous holidays, but for most the overseas visitor will not really notice. There are 3 however... -
Explore Japan by Train
“Noritetsu from the UK…” TS Japan Rail’s Turner featured by the Yomiuri Shimbun…
【 was featured by Japan's largest circulation national newspaper...】 The story behind TS Japan Rail... The Yomiuri Shimbun featured Stephen Turner in its "Shiawase Kobako" ("Small Box of Happiness") feature in its evening edition durin... -
Explore Japan by Train
Japan Experts Podcast: Rail Travel in Japan
It was with great pleasure for TS Japan Rail's Stephen Turner to be recently interviewed by Miyuki Seguchi and be featured on a Japan Experts Podcast about Exploring Japan by Train. You can listen to the full podcast here (click on banne... -
Tochigi
Explore Rural Japan by Train – Gunma, Niigata & Fukushima…
We often hear people say it is difficult to Explore Rural Japan by Train. There are however many scenic rural railway lines in Japan. In this article, we look at three such lines....the JR Joetsu Line, JR Tadami Line and the Aizu Tetsudo... -
Shonai
Get off the Shinkansen- Explore & Experience Tohoku by train
If you are planning to travel to or through Tohoku, you are probably planning to use the Tōhoku Shinkansen. In this article, we describe a more interesting route via the Japan Sea Coast. It takes longer but is a great way to see and expe... -
TSJR News
TS Japan Rail launches new service!
Itinerary Planning Service: Know where you want to go but need help with the logistics and suggestions from a local expert? TS Japan Rail's Itinerary Planning Service is for you! This service is a "lite" travel planning service designed ... -
Japan Travel Ideas
Asahi Shimbun’s “Asia & Japan Watch” features TS Japan Rail
Asahi Shimbun, Japan's second largest daily national newspaper, has published the English version of the article they published in January featuring TS Japan Rail and our founder Stephen Turner. Read the Asahi Shimbun Article British rai...