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Established in 1648, the Toshogu shrine pays tribute to the first Shogun of Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Build on the foot of mount Futabayama, it provides scenic views over the city and caste of Hiroshima.

Learn why the Hakone Free Pass and other local passes make train travel in Japan cheaper and easier, and why they are the perfect companion to the JR Pass.

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.

The Japanese countryside is exceptionally beautiful, and we think the best way to see it is by train. Let’s take a look at the best rural train journeys.

Ever wondered what the meaning of Green Class is on Japanese trains and where the name comes from? Find out here.

The Iyonada Monogatari train is a joyful train operated by JR Kyushu that travels along the scenic coast of Shikoku between Matsuyama and Iyo Ozu.

For train lovers, long rail journeys are a dream come true. Just another reason why Japan and its amazing rail network is such a dream destination.

Start your trip perfectly with airport pick-up and JR Pass exchange service. Updated for your safe arrival in 2022.

Relive the romance of Japanese sleeper trains by staying in a refurbished train carriage in Tokyo. Find out more in our guide to Train Hostel Hokutosei.

Amazingly, the top ten busiest train stations in the world are all in Japan. Here’s our guide to those incredible stations and the impressive numbers behind them.