The Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) is a very cost effective rail pass for long distance Train Travel in Japan. It can be used by foreign tourists only, and offers unlimited use of JR trains for one, two or three weeks. The pass comes in two types: ordinary and green car.
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Farmstay in Izumi in a Traditional Home
Living in Tokyo is amazing, but at the same time, such a big metropolis can be overwhelming. Experiencing the rural life of Izumi city (Kagoshima Prefecture) helped me to relax and also to remember my hometown in a Spanish rural area. Do you want to…
Tea Ceremony in the Izumi Samurai Town
Izumi (Kagoshima prefecture) is a city with many surprises. After my experience staying in a traditional rural house and seeing the Izumi’s cranes, it was time to explore the samurai town. It was a complete immersion in Japanese culture: I took part in a Japanese…
Observe the Japanese Cranes of Izumi
After having a wonderful rural experience in Izumi City, I had a very special sight to see: the Japanese cranes of Izumi. Our goal was to arrive before the sunrise and observe how these animals are fed. I was really excited to experience this because…
Hiroshima Bus Terminal: The Ultimate Tourist’s Guide to Budget Travel in Hiroshima, Japan
How to save money and make travel to destinations around Hiroshima easy and convenient using the Hiroshima Bus Terminal.
3 Ways To Spend A Perfect Day in Iiyama City
Sponsored by Shinshu-Iiyama Tourism Bureau By the time we boarded the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano, my mother, who was visiting from America, had been touring Japan for three weeks. She had eaten the freshest seafood caught off the coast of Hokkaido. She had hiked among…
A 4 Day Journey from Iwate Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day Two
Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup 2019, one of the three major sporting events in the world, is now being held in Japan. To commemorate Japan hosting the RWC 2019, this…
Okayama’s Kibitsu Shrine – Get Your Fortune Told by… Rice and Monsters?
Sponsored by Okayama city, Okayama The sound was a low but constant hum, startling because it wasn’t the sound I was expecting to hear. In my head, I had imagined something high pitched, like an agonizing scream. After all, legend had it that the sound…
The Summer Beauty of Korakuen, Okayama’s Premier Japanese Garden
Sponsored by Okayama city, Okayama I admit it. By the time I had descended from Okayama Castle after viewing the spectacular summer light show, I could feel my heart getting dokidoki in my chest as I crossed to bridge to the South entrance of Korakuen.…
Day or Night, Okayama Castle is One of the Most Beautiful Castles in Japan
Sponsored by Okayama city, Okayama Perched on a hill overlooking the Asahi River, Okayama Castle, also known as “Crow Castle” (烏城 U-jō ) once acted as a stronghold for the Toyotomi Clan but now watches over its neighbor on the other side of the river, Korakuen…
Embarking on the most scenic train ride along the Nagasaki Bay
Sponsored by Higashisonogi Town. Sitting in a comfortable seat, watching the landscape whizzing by at high speed, all the while getting from point A to point B… Taking the train is definitely my favorite means of transportation. Especially so in Japan where trains always leave on…