Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.
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A Slow Ride Through Northern Kanto
D1
A Slow Ride Through Northern KantoWe travel through the mountainous area 100km northwest of Tokyo, covering Tochigi, Gunma and Saitama Prefectures. We focus on timber and meet local residents who appreciate the blessings of nature.
The Warmth of Kagoshima in Winter
D2
The Warmth of Kagoshima in WinterTravel Kagoshima Pref. on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, JR's southernmost line. Discover a 400-year pottery tradition, walk around a samurai neighborhood, and admire views of an active volcano.
The Pinks and Greens of Akita and Aomori
D3
The Pinks and Greens of Akita and AomoriLate April, spring has arrived in northern Japan. Travel the JR Ou and Gono Lines, discovering cherry blossoms, hiking a lush beech forest, soaking in a seaside spring and trying fermented soybeans.
Hiroshima's Streetcars of Peace
D4
Hiroshima's Streetcars of PeaceThe streetcar that survived the atom bomb and still runs today is a symbol of Hiroshima's recovery. Travel 20 km to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Jinja.
WWII and the Reconstruction of Nagasaki
D5
WWII and the Reconstruction of NagasakiIn 1945 at the end of WWII, an atomic bomb hit Nagasaki. We enjoy the stunning scenery, but more importantly we talk with those who survived and remember those who lost their lives.
The Varied Treasures of Nara and Mie
D6
The Varied Treasures of Nara and MieVisit Kinpusen-ji, sacred for mountain ascetics; the Asuka ruins that are nominated for UNESCO listing; Ise Grand Shrine; and a pearl divers' village on Kintetsu Railway in Nara and Mie Prefectures.
