The Japan rail pass program offers a convenient way to explore the country via its renowned rail system. We looked at Japan rail pass pricing and options.

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Bullet trains may steal their thunder, but these locomotives offer an unrivaled way to see Japan’s most beautiful landscapes.

The three-hour sightseeing train travels through Niigata Prefecture's most stunning landscapes, with sake pairings on board.

They decided to park the bikes and travel by public transport but, without a smartphone, it took them three hours to navigate Japan’s notoriously headache-triggering train system.

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight ...

When it comes to travelling abroad, one of the most stressful tasks is organising transport in a foreign language. Transport schedules and train station maps turn into challenging puzzles that you ...

My InsiderI rode on Japan's world-famous bullet train that reaches speeds of up to 186 miles per hour. It was an incredible way to travel.

Whether you plan to enjoy the nightlife in Tokyo, eat everything in Osaka, or explore the rural countryside, these apps will help you travel more easily in Japan.

Japan Rail Pass, One of Travel’s Great Deals, Gets Pricier After decades without a significant increase, the price of the passes is jumping by as much as 76 percent.