Make online seat reservations with the Japan Rail Pass.

Important, this older blog provided information on how to make seat reservations using EKI-NET is no longer valid. As of October 2020 - this has been discontinued.

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Noboribetsu And Hell Valley

Journey to the onsen town of Noboribetsu on Hokkaido to see the desolate, volcanic landscape of Jigokudani, better known as Hell Valley.

Guide To Railpasses In Japan

One of the questions we get asked most is: Which Japan Rail Pass should I get? A regional pass or a nationwide JR Pass?

Ueno, Tokyo

Find out what the best things to do in Ueno with our top picks, shopping recommendations, how to get to Ueno and expert tips for the Ueno ward in Tokyo.