Blog posts

If you're wondering whether to go to from Kyoto or Osaka to Nara then congratulations, this special guide is here to help. Read on for more.

Sometimes, the simplest questions are the most important ones. What time do the trains stop in Tokyo? Find out here.

Welcome to Yokohama: elegant, relaxed, and pleasantly easy on your travel schedule. If Tokyo is a power suit, then Yokohama is silk pajamas with a view of the harbor.

Discover the best activities in Kyoto, from temples to cultural experiences, easily accessible by train.

In our latest JRPass blog, we take you on a tour of Japan's world-renowned architecture, specifically the work of Kenzo Tange.

Discover the art and culture of reflexology paths in Japan in our latest article.

Hidden beneath Tokyo's streets lie ancient burial mounds (or “kofun”), silent reminders of a far older past waiting to be uncovered.

A perfect golden circle? Find out everything you need to know about Tokyo’s famous Yamanote Line in our newest blog article.

Read our latest blog post about the history-making World Expo 2025 currently taking place in Osaka, Japan.

JR Kyushu offers 3 types of regional rail passes that offer some of the best value out there to explore the island of Kyushu by rail.