►►► Tours of Japan by train Explore Japan by rail The best way to get around Japan is by train. On this page you'll find an introduction to train travel in Japan, with advice on times, routes, tickets and passes. Train travel in Japan, an overview Maps of Japan's rail netwo...
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Trains run almost everywhere in Japan. The main backbone of the network, and the fastest way to travel, is theShinkansen, operated by Japan Rail. These bullet trains run fromHokkaidōin the far north all the way toTokyo Station, where you have to change for the Shinkansen going toNagoya,Ky...
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Japan Rail Passes What is a Japan Rail Pass? TheJapan Rail Pass(JR Pass) is the most well-known type of pass for train travel in Japan, allowing foreign travellers to save money on frequent and/or long distance train trips during their visit. This rail pass allows passengers unlimited trav...
Whether you’re a train fanatic like me or not, exploringJapanby rail is a pleasure. The country leads the way for the sheer variety of rail experiences. The network has ultramodern trains, vintage carriages, steam locomotives and every kind of rail runner in between – from slow-travel ru...
Train Travel in Japan is Budget Friendly As the Japanese government was very generous during the privatization, JR Group ended up owning not just rail lines but also the nearby lands in case they will need to expand them one day. Well, the Japanese Railway decided to go another way and wer...
Traveller Charlotte Benson-Goring took this train in 2022:"My husband and I took the 9am train from Nanyuki to Nairobi in July 2022. We tried to book tickets a few days in advance but were told they could only be purchased at the station on the day of travel, which we did quickly ...
While most trains are geared toward commuting or business travel, there are many trains that are designed for tourists. In Japan, this type of train is broadly referred to asjoyful trains. The most popular trains are the various steam trains that run on more scenic lines. These mostly run ...
A regional rail pass is a good investment for visitors who only plan to travel within a limited area of Japan, as itremoves the need to pay for a JR pass for the whole country. Regional passes also offer different periods of validity with flexible days. ...