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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... -
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... -
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... -
Explore Fukushima and Ibaraki on the JR Suigun Line (and travel on the fastest shinkansen and a Limited Express Train all in one day)
Travel by the fastest shinkansen in Japan, see rural Japan by local train on the Suigun Line and travel on a limited express train from the Natto Capital - see and experience more of Japan -
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... -
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... -
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 famo... -
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 tha... -
JR Japan Rail Pass – TS Japan Rail’s Guide and all you need to know
On October 1st, 2023, there was a significant increase in the cost of the two All Japan JR Japan Rail Passes. Additionally, prices for many of the JR Regional Passes also rose on that day. Your Heading Text Here TS Japan Rail's "JR Japan... -
Oigawa Railway – Steam Trains, scenery and more…
In this post we take a look at what can be described as a "Heritage Railway". The Oigawa Railway as its name suggests runs along the Oi River valley in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is however no ordinary railway. Find out more... The Oigawa R...
