Most of the attractions in Kanazawa are not too far away from each other and Kanazawa Station. That said, it will take around 20 to 30 minutes to move from one main attraction to another most of the time. Unless you really like walking or prefer to travel by rental bicycle, we highly recommend you […]
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You must have heard of the term ‘bullet train’. In Japan, the bullet train is called the Shinkansen. It is Japan’s fastest and most comfortable way to travel long distances. The Shinkansen in Japan has comfortable seats and ample legroom, even in ordinary carriages! If these all sound good to you, the next step is
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The trains of the Akita Nariku Line (秋田内陸線) run in the Akita Prefecture countryside. The one-carriage train decorated with cute Akita pictures melts the passenger’s heart, and the scenery from the train’s window will fill the whole carriage with clicking cameras!
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Kusatsu Onsen is one of the most popular destinations close to Tokyo. After all, who don’t want to experience Japan’s famous hot spring at one of the representative onsen towns? Plus, the three public bathhouses in Kusatsu Onsen is tattoo-friendly, making it the top choice for many international visitors. To get to Kusatsu Onsen by
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Hirosaki is one of the most popular destinations in Aomori Prefecture. Especially during the cherry blossom season from mid-April to the beginning of May, more than two hundred thousand people would visit the city in the north. So, if Hirosaki is on your itinerary for your upcoming Japan trip, read on for how to travel
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There are plenty of “joyful trains” in Japan but have you ever boarded one with live performances? Resort Shirakami (リゾートしらかみ) is the only joyful train in Japan with live performances, including shamisen (Japanese guitar), puppet plays, and Japanese folk tales told in the Tsugaru dialect (津軽弁)!
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If it is your first time traveling to Tokyo and you are on a self-guided tour, the first challenge you might encounter is how to get to the hotel in Tokyo from the airport. While the Transportation System in Tokyo is really convenient, it is also complicated. So below is a summary of how you
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JR Kyūshū, a part of the wider Japan Rail group, runs the most sightseeing trains in Japan. One of these trains is Yufuin no Mori (ゆふいんの森), which means “The Forest of Yufuin”. Just like its name, the train was built to reflect the many charms of Yufuin, a hot spring town in Ōita Prefecture (大分県) surrounded
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Lake Towada’s beauty can certainly be appreciated from the lakeside. Although the lakeside view that you will get from the Lake Towada Pleasure Boat ((十和田湖遊覧船)) is a completely different level, it will definitely be a memory that will last a lifetime (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ. Once you board the boat, you will be introduced to a 50-minute scenic
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Kojima Jeans Bus (児島ジーンズバス) If you like denim, the Kojima District in Okayama Prefecture is a must-visit destination for you. The denim decoration surrounds you as soon as you get to Kojima Station (児島駅). But, the denim decorations don’t just stop at the vending machines, the coin-operated lockers, or the ticket gates at the station.
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