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A true monument to Japans railway history, with beautiful views over the Sanin coastline. An off-the-beaten-track destination worth a detour.

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

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.

From the world’s fastest train to the longest rail bridge, find out our Top 10 Amazing Facts About Japan’s Trains.

Discover Japan’s most unusual accommodation with our guide to quirky and interesting places to stay across this spectacular and unforgettable country.

When is the best time to visit Japan? What are the must-see highlights in Japan during each month of the year? Read on for our expert month-by-month guide.

The Umisachi-Yamasachi is an excursion train operated running along the eastern Kyushu coastline with plenty of gorgeous views along the way.

The Seishun 18 is a budget ticket for unlimited travel on local trains in Japan for a period of 5 days. It can be shared, and used by anyone.

October is quickly becoming one of the most popular months to visit Japan thanks to its temperate weather, outdoor activities, festivals and, of course, Halloween.