December 2, 2019
What Is The Nagano & Hokuriku Shinkansen?
The Hokuriku Shinkansen runs from Tokyo through Nagano and Kanazawa to Tsuruga. Discover its trains, the Kagayaki vs Hakutaka, and how to ride it with a rail pass.
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August 23, 2018
Visit Shirakawa Go With The Japan Rail Pass
Shirakawa-go (白川郷), a remote mountain village in the Japanese Alps. A UNESCO's World Heritage Site famous for traditionally thatched houses and old way of life.
September 24, 2010
Itinerary Tip: The Japan Alps
The Japan Alps has lots to offer - farmhouses, gardens, onsen, local craft, teahouses and samurai dwellings - the perfect antidote to neon cities...
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