Have you always wanted to see cherry blossom trees at their peak blossom period in real life? Planning a trip to Japan in the future? Well, we’re here to help you out! We found a couple of amazing places on the island of Kyushu that you can easily visit with our Kyushu Rail Pass . First...Read More
Visit Japan with new rail passes by region Choose between the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area) or the JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area). Depending on the area of East Japan you want to travel in, you can now choose the pass that best suits your itinerary. Both passes are valid for 5 days of...Read More
Between the months of March and May, Japan turns into a wonderland of pretty pink flowers. The cherry blossom season peaks from about mid-March to late April, so we invite you to explore these top spots and many more, with your Japan Rail Pass. 1. Mt Yoshino When it comes to cherry blossom viewing in Japan,...Read More
Japan is a splendid blend of traditions and modern culture with several sites reminding you of the country’s unique character. We’ve compiled a list of 10 iconic sights in Japan you shouldn’t miss. Travel with a Japan Rail Pass and discover these places for yourself while enjoying comfortable train rides on some of the world’s fastest trains: the...Read More
A five days flexible pass to discover East Japan by train You can now get your hands on the new JR East Flexi Pass, valid for any 5 days of rail travel within a period of 14 days. Released on July 1st, the pass allows you to travel at your pace from one destination to...Read More
Japan has a distinctive charm with a truly inspiring culture. Attracted to the adventure and equipped with a Japan Rail Pass, ACP Rail’s Frederic Salort visited two cities in the Land of the Rising Sun and shares his experience. As a kid, I grew up watching animes and later found out my favorite programs originated...Read More
On sale for a limited time from March 1st to June 14th, 2013 From historic shrines to Mt. Fuji, the Eastern region of Japan has no shortage of iconic sights. With various upcoming spring festivals in Tokyo and the Cherry Blossom season throughout the country, there are plenty of reasons to take advantage of the...Read More
A look at Japan’s southernmost island Planning a trip to Kyushu? Japan’s third island in size includes eight prefectures and many cities waiting to be discovered. You can explore the island at your leisure with a Kyushu Rail Pass. Here are six destinations you can reach by rail to help get your itinerary started. ...Read More
Enjoy great savings! With the JR East Pass Special get a 3 day Flexi Pass to be used within 10 days. This is a limited time offer on sale from March 1 to June 14, 2012. With a JR East Pass access all 72 railway lines of JR East; including 5 Shinkansen Super Express Lines! ...Read More
By Andy Jarosz With bullet trains covering huge distances in a short time it’s tempting to assume that anywhere in Japan can be reached within a few hours. Yet almost 3000km separate the southern tip of Kyushu from the northernmost point in Hokkaido and an itinerary that covers all four of the main islands of...Read More
