Japan a “Rail Fans Paradise”
Japan Railway’s are a Rail fans’ Paradise! TS Japan Rail, are the Japan Rail Experts, who can help you explore the very modern, not so modern to the vintage of Japan’s Railways.
Lots to see for all interests….
Whatever your interests Japan has something for you. Japan is famous for and rightly proud of the shinkansen (or bullet train) and its extensive urban rail networks, but there is a lot more for rail enthusiasts to see and learn about. Watch our video above to see more.
From High Speed Trains to trams and more…
Japan has an extensive rail network, which also includes many rural lines, subway systems, tram, light rail and automated transit systems. Although Japan is known for its modern trains there are also many types of trains including many older types. There are also many interesting lines, both modern and old. And for steam fans, although there is not many heritage railways, there are a number of main line steam services. There is something for all interests!
TS Japan Rail can help with ideas and travel planning….
As the Japan Rail Experts we can help you with why you should visit Japan, ideas on what to see and help with travel planning in Japan so that you can get the most out of our trip.
Our service includes coming up with ideas, planning itineraries, advising on tickets and passes and helping make arrangements.
and if you want to see other aspects of Japan, or have a partner not so interested in railways e can help…
We specialize in Japan rail travel for both tourists and rail fans and in fact advocate as rail travel as a good way to explore Japan, so we can help you! Japan has many tourist trains, including sightseeing trains, restaurant / cafe trains, steam hauled trains and more.
See our main site for details how we can help you…
Our Main Site, tsjapanrail.com, has all the information on how we can help you, whether you are a rail enthusiast or general tourists.
and to help you with ideas…
On this site (railfan.tsjapanrail.net) we will provide ideas and information on Japan’s railways from a rail fans perspective. As our service is customized we have a lot more ideas and information, so please feel free to contact us via the enquiry page or email info@tsjapanrail.com.
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- Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News March 2025
Spring is here? Welcome to the March 2025 Japan Rail Enthusiast updates. Here in Tokyo we have alternated between days that are as warm as April or even early May to other days that are cold as February or even January. Amongst locals the debate is whether the sakura will be here next week or… Read more: Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News March 2025 - Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News – February 2025Welcome We start off this month’s Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates with a special offer for our clients & followers. Mobal Japan is giving a 50% discount on its Voice+Data SIMs (card and eSIM). For those of you who avail yourself of this offer (or if you buy the data only SIMs) TS Japan Rail will… Read more: Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News – February 2025
- Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News January 2025Welcome Welcome to our latest Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News, the first for 2025. In this edition we have a selection of news items, both positive and not so positive. We highlight a number of new trains, which also means that some older train types will either become less common or disappear completely. An… Read more: Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News January 2025
- TS Japan Rail – Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News December 2024Welcome to our December Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates Firstly, we would like to wish all our clients, followers and friends our seasonal greetings and a healthy and prosperous 2025. We hope to see some of you in Japan next year! As you may know, Christmas is not traditionally celebrated as a holiday in Japan (but… Read more: TS Japan Rail – Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News December 2024
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- Japan’s printed railway timetable books are still popular despite the rise of travel planning apps! The March 20, 2025 edition of NHK World’s Japan Railway Journal titled “The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables,” exploring why they remain popular despite the widespread use of travel planning apps. The publisher of the JR Timetable sells around 100,000 […]
- 50% off Voice & Data SIM and eSIM purchases! Whereas most SIM and eSIM products available to tourists in Japan offer only data services, Mobal Japan provides Voice & Data SIMs. This means you will have a Japanese phone number during your visit as well as being able to use your apps and download data. […]
- For all railway journeys, there is a basic fare, which also applies to travel on Shinkansen and Limited Express trains. Basic fares are generally calculated based on the distance traveled, with the marginal cost decreasing the longer the journey. A potential point of confusion for travelers is that the distance is calculated based on the […]
- You will often hear people saying that you need a car to explore Hokkaido. We will not argue that you can get to more places, more easily by car, but Exploring Hokkaido by train is still a good way to see and experience the charms of Hokkaido. TSJR recently undertook a Hokkaido Rail Trip travelling […]
- A hidden railway line in a hidden piece of Gifu. Enjoy lunch on the train whilst passing delightful villages… The Akechi Railway (明智鉄道 Akechi Tetsudo) runs a line from Ena to Akechi in Gifu Prefecture, a distance of 25.1km. Ena is on the Chuo Main Line (West) about an hour from Nagoya. Most of the […]
