Japan’s four major islands, Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku are covered by an extensive and reliable network of railways. Trains are a very convenient way for visitors, especially in conjunction with the Japan Rail Pass. For Train Otakus, visit the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, the Railway Museum of Central Japan Railways (JR Central).
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Western Japan on a Budget: Explore Matsue Castle and a Yokai Manga Town Near Hiroshima
Sponsored by Chugoku Region Tourism Promotion Association / Chugoku District Transport Bureau We’ve already discussed in a previous article how easy and inexpensive it is to reach Matsue by bus from Hiroshima; now let’s talk about how easy it is to get around Matsue. With…
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.
The Voyapon Guide to A Perfect Day in Hiroshima
We put together an itinerary of a few of the best things to see, do and eat on a perfect first day in Hiroshima, Japan!
The Voyapon Ultimate Travel Guide to Northern Kumamoto
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters In the heart of Kyushu, Kumamoto Prefecture is a natural paradise best known as the home of the world-famous active volcano, Mt. Aso, and the enormous caldera created by its eruption thousands of years ago. But the area boasts…
Explore the Mount Aso region through Takamori Trolley Train, Dengaku Miso and the nearby Nishihara Village
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters When I set off on my drive to Takamori in Kumamoto prefecture, a typhoon was looming. Unbeknownst to me, the mist of unsettled grey clouds would become the romantic backdrop to my visit, as I took in the lush…
A 4 Day Journey From Iwate Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day Three
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…
A 4 Day Journey From Iwate Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day Four
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…
Tunnel Hike on the Old Fukuchiyama Railway!
In southern Hyogo Prefecture, between Kobe and Osaka, the old JR Fukuchiyama Line has emerged as a popular hiking trail for adventurous locals. The abandoned railway meanders along the beautiful Mukogawa Gorge (武庫川渓谷), and this fascinating hike offers picturesque views of the gorge, a chance to walk through…
A Day or Weekend Trip from Tokyo: Hakone, Enoshima, Oyama by Odakyu Railway
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Japan prides itself on excellent service and hospitality, so even when you take a Japanese train, you should expect something wonderful. Trains in Japan are known for punctuality, frequency, ease of connections and on-board service comparable to a long haul…
Enoshima Guide: A sacred island just one hour from Tokyo
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY I remember my first visit to Enoshima, relaxing on its expansive beaches while taking in a splendid view of Mount Fuji. Since then, this small island off the coast of Kanagawa has beckoned to me often with its peaceful beauty…