Setagaya Line Travel Guide
Shimotakaido to Sangenjaya, the Setagaya tram weaves through Tokyo’s “shitamachi” neighborhoods. With a one-day pass, you can stop by different…
Aputo no Michi Hiking Guide: Gunma Day Hike from Tokyo
Aputo no Michi Hiking Guide for beginners and seasoned hikers alike. Get familiar with the trail and know what expenses to prepare for.
Tokyo Sakura Tram Travel Guide: Explore Tokyo Off the Beaten Path on the Toden Arakawa Line
Find the best stops along the Toden Arakawa Line with this Toyo Sakura Tram travel guide. Cherry blossom spots included!
Ehime’s Botchan Train
Ticket prices and other information about Matsuyama’s tiny matchbox train.
The Train Depot at Nakanocho
The train depot by Nakanocho Station is home to cute vintage trains.
The Aliens and Fish Shrines of Choshi Dentetsu (Video)
Out in Chiba, there’s a train line that takes you to tacky fish shrines and roof decks where you can summon aliens. Oh, and beautiful coastal views, too.
Enoden Retro Train Trip: Exploring Kamakura & Enoshima with the Noriori-kun Pass
The Enoshima Electric Railway (“Enoden” for short) runs through Kanagawa Prefecture, from the traditional city of Kamakura to the island of Enoshima, with Fujisawa as the last stop. Designed with a vintage flair, its train cars are beloved icons that add a nostalgic flavor to Kamakura and Enoshima’s easy atmosphere.
Where to Find Moomin Train Stamps along the Isumi Line
Part of the joys of being a train enthusiast in Japan is collecting train stamps. Sounds pretty geeky, but it can get quite addictive as you keep traveling. I bought my train stamp book from Maruzen and have been using it as one of the ways to record my travels.
How to Ride the Moomin Train in Chiba
Isumi Railway is best known for its Moomin Train, fashioned after the beloved Finnish series of the same name. Running along the Bōsō Peninsula, these yellow train cars take its passengers through Chiba’s green fields and historic towns, and is especially popular in spring as cherry and rape blossoms (菜の花) frame the landscape.
Riding the Moomin Train in Chiba (Video)
One of the most exciting ways to explore Japan is by rail. On the first installment of Railway Diaries, we…