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Ride the Koshino Shu*Kura, Niigata's scenic sake tasting train — onboard tastings, live music, Sea of Japan views, and how to book with your JR Pass.

The SAPHIR ODORIKO train is a wonderful resort excursion train, travelling from Tokyo down the scenic coastline of the Izu Peninsula.

Japan may be famous for its high-speed shinkansen, but the vintage steam trains in Japan are just as fascinating and you can even ride them too!

The Twilight Express Mizukaze, sometimes called Twilight express, or simply Mizukaze. Is a highly luxurious excursion train that used for trips around western Japan.

There are few absolutes in life, but if you love trains, there is no better place in the world for you to visit than Japan. From iconic steam trains to hyper modern bullet trains, Japan has them!

Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, JR Kyushu will launch the Mickey Mouse train this month.

Ride the Hello Kitty Haruka from Kansai Airport to Osaka and Kyoto — discover ticket prices, how to book with or without a JR Pass, and what to expect on board.

Ride the Hello Kitty Shinkansen with your Japan Rail Pass. Find all details in the post, timetable and tips included.

The resort Shirakami train is one of the most beautiful train rides in Japan along the scenic coastline of northern Tohoku.

The Yufuin no Mori is covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR Kyushu Passes. Here's how to book your seat reservation, read the timetable, and plan your trip from Hakata to Yufuin or Beppu.