Blog Posts

Find out the 21 top places to visit in Japan, spanning major cities, historic centers, and scenic regions. All are easy to reach by train and commonly included in first-time itineraries.

This special JRPass guide explores manga with trains from a thematic perspective. Rather than ranking titles, it focuses on how trains function narratively in Japanese pop culture—and why those scenes feel so powerful.

Most of us are aware that airports and international train stations aren’t the cleanest of areas, but you might be surprised to discover the dirtiest object you will bring back from your travels.

In our latest guide we separates myth from fact and describes how Ghibli fans may take real trains to Studio Ghibli destinations, including how to get to Ghibli Park from Tokyo.

If you've been researching IC cards versus Suica and wondering if you need one, the other, or both, read on. We're here to help.

One of the city's busiest dining areas is Tokyo Station. Beneath the historic red-brick façade and inside its maze of platforms lies a culinary ecosystem and a vast selection of restaurants.

What are the best things to do in Hokuriku, and how should you arrange your trip there? Find out here.

Looking to find out more about taking a cherry blossom train trip through Japan? Read on for our quick guide to scenic sakura routes.

Discover everything you need to know about Winter Train Routes & Scenic Rail Journeys in Japan.

Whether you’re staying a few days or building a longer trip, read on to explore Kansai highlights and plan a Kansai-wide itinerary around quick, convenient train connections.