Day: September 17, 2018

JR East Tohoku Area Pass Sample Itinerary

Japan’s Tohoku region is home to some of the country’s most incredible nature retreats. It occupies the northeastern portion of the island of Honshu, and consists of many mountains, lakes, rivers, national parks, and historic landmarks. From Tokyo, it is very easily accessible via the Shinkansen, and makes for an excellent nature-filled detour. If want […]

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Where can you buy the JR Hokkaido Rail Pass?

The island of Hokkaido has an abundance of untouched and lush nature that travelers wishing to get away from the busy and hectic urban areas should put at the top of their must-visit destinations in Japan. To get around the Hokkaido region conveniently and free of stress the next time you visit Japan, look into […]

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Travel Conveniently and Cost-Efficiently with a JR Tokyo Wide Pass

Surrounding Tokyo are many cities and towns that make for great day trips. If you want to go some place that has a laid back and relaxed atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle of one of the world’s biggest and busiest cities, you can take a pleasant train ride to Kanto region’s countryside and […]

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Kyushu Rail Pass: Get Unlimited Rides on JR Trains in the Kyushu Region

Japan’s third largest island, Kyushu is blessed with amazing landscapes and natural scenery. It is home to the country’s most active volcano, Mt. Aso; top notch natural hot spring resorts, most notably Beppu; and islands with lush and untouched forests, such as Yakushima. It also is where you can find some of Japan’s most important […]

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