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April 9, 2024
How To Navigate Japan's Railways: Top Tips
Japan’s railways are among the best in the world and offer the perfect way to travel around this amazing country. Read our top tips for getting around.
March 7, 2024
Complete Guide To Shinkansen
Find out everything you need to know in our comprehensive guide to travelling on Japan’s iconic ‘Shinkansen’ bullet trains.
January 21, 2024
Trains In Japan: Did You Know...?
Find out everything you need to know before travelling in our ultimate ‘did you know’ guide!
July 28, 2023
Japan For Senior Travellers
Japan is a great destination if you're getting a little older and want a slower paced holiday filled with fascinating, once-in-a-lifetime activities.
July 12, 2023
Japan For Young Travellers
From teenagers to toddlers and 20-somethings, Japan is a playground for young travellers and those who are young at heart.
October 3, 2022
Japan Fully Reopening For Tourism And Individual Travellers: Everything You Need To Know
Japan has fully reopened and here are all the details you need to know for visiting and travelling around Japan.
September 27, 2022
Hyperdia Alternatives: How To Plan For Jr Pass Travel
Learn how to plan your JR Pass trip with these tools to find the best schedules, fares and travel information.
September 12, 2022
The Nagasaki Shinkansen: Kyushu’s New Bullet Train
Starting September 23, 2022 JR Kyushu will start operating Japan’s latest state-of-the-art bullet train. Directly connecting Nagasaki city to Fukuoka (Hakata station), reducing travel time by 30 minutes.
August 1, 2022
Amarube Bridge And Viaduct: Japan’s Most Iconic Railway Bridge
A true monument to Japans railway history, with beautiful views over the Sanin coastline. An off-the-beaten-track destination worth a detour.
July 11, 2022
Japan’s Coastline By Train
Famous for its beautiful coastline and its trains, Japan offers the best of both worlds with some of the world’s most scenic seaside railways.
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