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The Sagano Romantic Train rolls old-fashioned Torokko cars through the Hozugawa Gorge near Arashiyama. Here's how tickets work, the best seats, and when to go.

Trains reach Hokkaido by diving beneath the Tsugaru Strait through the Seikan Tunnel — one of the longest undersea rail tunnels on earth. Here's its story.

Driving a bullet train takes years of conventional-line experience, licences, and simulator drills. Here's the path from station staff to the shinkansen cab.

'Ekinaka' means the shopping and dining worlds inside Japan's ticket gates — from ekiben halls to full food courts. Here's how to make the station part of the trip.

Part tram, part train, the Enoden hugs the coast between Kamakura and Fujisawa past temples, beaches, and that famous anime crossing. Here's how to ride it.

No single city defines Aomori prefecture. Instead, its highlights are spread across several distinct regions — from prehistoric archaeological sites and lively seafood markets to remote coastlines and ancient forests.

Everything you need to know about finding your carriage on the shinkansen platform and ensuring you get on at the right place. Read on for our easy to follow guide.

Remembering Japan’s Cassiopeia Overnight Express - the famous sleeper train that retired last year, but which may soon have a successor. Read on for more.

Everything you need to know about understanding your ticket for Japan's famous shinkansen train.

Standing in front of a Japanese rail ticket machine for the first time can feel a little intimidating, but there’s honestly nothing to worry about. Find out everything you need to know in our latest guide.