Japan’s biggest island is home to so many of the country’s popular highlights that the classic tour has become known as Japan ...

Train travel shapes everyday life in Japan, yet some journeys are meant to be taken at a leisurely pace. For travelers who enjoy slow travel and appreciate beautiful views, the SL Banetsu Monogatari ...

After decades without a significant increase, the price of the passes is jumping by as much as 76 percent. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t still a good value, if you know how to use them. By Allan ...

Japan's bullet trains are a travel highlight all their own. But knowing the cultural etiquette and luggage rules for them can make the experience even better.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the ...

Zicasso has decided the best way to celebrate 60 years of Japan’s Shinkansen is with an exclusive trip on the famous bullet train. The luxury travel company has created a 10-day “rail cruise” to ...

Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl of Tokyo, its elevated tracks carrying it south toward the city of ...

Tourism in Japan is booming, and you might be considering making the trip. Before going, you’ll likely assemble a thorough packing list of every essential item necessary for a smooth adventure. But to ...

Torii gates in Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Japan. As exhilarating as a spin on Japan’s famous bullet train might be, whizzing past Mount Fuji and other parts of the countryside, another way to ...