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 – April 2025
Hello from Tokyo Welcome to our latest Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates. Since our last update the cherry blossom has come and gone and at the time of writing much of Tohoku is enjoying the Sakura. Hokkaido will probably be enjoying during the Golden Week holidays. Talking about Golden Week, when planning a trip to Japan… Read more: Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News – April 2025 - Japan Rail Enthusiast Updates and News March 2025Spring 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
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- Four Rural Rail Lines in Chiba: Chiba’s Hidden Rail Gems In this article we take a look at 4 rural lines in Chiba Prefecture which can be described as “Chiba’s Hidden Rail Gems”, not just for rail enthusiasts, but also tourists who want to a different side of Japan… Discover Choshi Electric, Kominato, Isumi, and […]
- NHK World‘s Japanology Plus features TS Japan Rail’s Stephen Turner travelling on the Kominato Railway. Join Stephen Turner and host Peter Barakan as they embark on a scenic train journey through Chiba Prefecture’s historic Kominato Railway, for NHK World’s Japanology Plus. Turner talks about his love of Japan railways and travelling on local rural lines […]
- Complicated and confusing? For many first-time visitors, navigating Japan’s extensive rail network might initially seem complicated and confusing. Fortunately, most travelers find that after a few days, the system becomes much easier to understand. For those planning to explore Japan by Train or Explore Japan’s Railways understanding how the Japan Rail Network works will make […]
- 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 […]
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