Itineraries for Japan

Published on : 21/06/2021
by : DXH

Inside a local train in Japan — Inside a local train in Japan
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Travelling through Japan by train is a very pleasant experience. Nothing beats the train when wanting to really enjoy a journey.

Tips and Destinations insight to explore Japan

From the mountainous region of Hokkaido in the north, to the idyllic shores of Kyushu in the south, travelling by train can take you effortlessly to the four corners of the archipelago.

Discover Japan in depth and travel from one region to another; Our itineraries give you inspiration and guidance to plan your trip by train either by Shinkansen, express or limited-express trains or local trains.

Our articles provide tips and destination insight to explore Japan with your JR Pass.

Itineraries for Japan

Shirakawago, Takayama

How to get from Kanazawa to Takayama

Go from Kanazawa to Takayama with the Hokuriku Shinkansen and the Hida Express Train!

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Matsumoto Castle in Nagano

How to get from Tokyo to Matsumoto

Use the Azusa Limited Express Train to get from the metropolitan capital of Japan, Tokyo, to the historically rich but modest town of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture!

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Kyoto

How to get from Kyoto to Osaka

No two cities are said to represent the Kansai Region more than Kyoto and Osaka, and getting from one to the other is made easy with the popular limited express trains that service the area!

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Sanno Festival in Takayama

How to get from Nagoya to Takayama

The terminal station of the Hida Limited Express, Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, goes out to the other side of Honshu Island to the Japan Sea Coast, and halfway through, it stops at Takayama, a nature

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