This 17-day Japan train itinerary takes you from Tokyo through Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Hiroshima before continuing deep into Kyushu to Fukuoka, Yufuin, Beppu, Nagasaki, Kumamoto and Kagoshima. It combines many of Japan’s classic first-trip destinations with a much deeper journey into southern Japan, where hot-spring towns, historic port cities, regional food and volcanic landscapes … Read more
This 8-day Central Japan train itinerary takes you from Tokyo to Osaka through Nagano and the Hokuriku region, offering a scenic alternative to traveling directly along the traditional Tokyo–Kyoto route. Instead of taking the Tokaido Shinkansen straight west, you will travel through the Japanese Alps and Hokuriku, visiting Nagano and Kanazawa before continuing through Fukui … Read more
This 15-day Japan train itinerary travels from Sapporo in Hokkaido all the way south to Fukuoka in Kyushu, covering an extraordinary variety of cities, landscapes and historic destinations along the way. The journey combines Hokkaido, Tohoku, Tokyo, Central Japan, Kansai, Hiroshima and Fukuoka using Japan’s long-distance rail network. It is an ambitious trip, but it … Read more
The JR Kansai Area Pass is a short-term regional rail pass for travelers exploring destinations such as Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji and Wakayama using JR West trains. With 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-day options, it can be particularly useful for travelers arriving at Kansai International Airport or making several JR journeys around the Kansai … Read more
This 4-day Kansai itinerary combines Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Kobe and Osaka while making practical use of the 3-Day JR Kansai Area Pass. The route is designed for travelers arriving at Kansai International Airport who want to see several of the region’s major destinations without buying a nationwide Japan Rail Pass. 4-Day Kansai Route at a … Read more
This 5-day Kyushu train itinerary combines hot spring towns, historic cities, volcanic landscapes and some of southern Japan’s best food while traveling almost entirely by JR trains. Starting and finishing in Fukuoka, the route travels through Yufuin, Beppu, Kumamoto and Kagoshima and is designed to make practical use of the 5-Day All Kyushu JR Kyushu … Read more
This 5-day Central Japan train itinerary travels from Nagoya to Osaka through Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa and Kyoto using the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass. The route combines scenic mountain rail travel, traditional towns, a UNESCO World Heritage village and some of Japan’s most rewarding historic cities—all within the pass’s five consecutive days of validity. 5-Day Route … Read more
This 9-day Japan train itinerary travels from Tokyo to Osaka by taking the scenic northern route through Nagano and the Hokuriku region instead of using the direct Tokaido Shinkansen. Along the way, you can visit Nagano, Kanazawa, Hikone, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe while making strategic use of the 7-Day Hokuriku Arch Pass. 9-Day Route … Read more
This 6-day Hokkaido train itinerary is designed for travelers who want to explore several parts of Japan’s northernmost island without renting a car. Hokkaido is much larger than many first-time visitors expect, so this route focuses on destinations that can be connected efficiently by JR trains while still allowing time to enjoy each stop. 6-Day … Read more
This 7-day Western Japan train itinerary combines Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Himeji, Okayama, Kurashiki, Hiroshima and Miyajima while making strategic use of the 5-Day Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass. Instead of activating the rail pass immediately, this itinerary saves its five consecutive validity days for the part of the trip where the more expensive long-distance journeys begin. … Read more