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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.

Established in 1648, the Toshogu shrine pays tribute to the first Shogun of Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Build on the foot of mount Futabayama, it provides scenic views over the city and caste of Hiroshima.

Ontdek waarom de Hakone Free Pass en andere lokale passen treinreizen in Japan goedkoper en gemakkelijker maken, en waarom ze de perfecte aanvulling zijn op de JR Pass.

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 Japanese countryside is exceptionally beautiful, and we think the best way to see it is by train. Let’s take a look at the best rural train journeys.

Heb je je ooit afgevraagd wat de betekenis van Green Class is op Japanse treinen en waar de naam vandaan komt? Ontdek het hier.

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.

For train lovers, long rail journeys are a dream come true. Just another reason why Japan and its amazing rail network is such a dream destination.

Start your trip perfectly with airport pick-up and JR Pass exchange service. Updated for your safe arrival in 2022.

Relive the romance of Japanese sleeper trains by staying in a refurbished train carriage in Tokyo. Find out more in our guide to Train Hostel Hokutosei.