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Sit in comfort and enjoy travel along the Sanriku coastline with plenty of beautiful views along the way.

The Koshino Shu*Kura is a special train operated by JR East that travels around Niigata prefecture, famous for local Sake. The reason to ride this train is for pure enjoyment and, of course, Sake tasting.

The expection is that a trip to Japan is super expensive, yet Japan is surprisingly affordable. This post gives a breakdown of what to expect in terms of cost.

In addition to unlimited travel, the pass includes a variety of perks that are less known but just as handy. Find out more on these advantages to the JR Pass.

We’ve asked our most frequent users what tips they would give first time travellers to Japan when it comes to using the Japan Rail Pass.

The Akita Shinkansen is mini-Shinkansen line and splits off the Tohoku Shinkansen line at Morioka station.

The Kagayaki Shinkansen train is the fastest train service between Tokyo and Kanazawa, learn about its schedule, tickets and the JR Pass.

The SAPHIR ODORIKO train is a wonderful resort excursion train, travelling from Tokyo down the scenic coastline of the Izu Peninsula.

Shop, relax and have fun in Rinku Town, a modern commercial district that rests just outside Kansai Airport in Osaka.

The Japan Rail Pass is a physical ticket, so it is important to order your JR Pass on time, here’s what you need to know.