If you’re travelling around Japan this spring to see cherry blossoms, you’ll find that having a Japan Rail (JR) pass can save you a lot of money. But before you get yourself one, let’s answer some of ...

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Japan’s famous bullet trains may have revolutionized high-speed rail travel, but there are still many travelers who prefer a scenic slow ride on one of the country’s old-fashioned regional trains. In ...

Looking for a fall getaway in Japan? Train travelers can hop aboard the SL Banetsu Monogatari to see the brilliant fall colors of the foliage between Niitsu and Aizu-Wakamatsu. Photograph By Sakarin ...

You can buy a countrywide pass, but you could possibly save by purchasing regional passes tailored to your trip. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have traveled together aboard a Shinkansen bullet train.