The three-hour sightseeing train travels through Niigata Prefecture's most stunning landscapes, with sake pairings on board.

(CNN) — In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the ...

(CNN) — Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl of Tokyo, its elevated tracks carrying it south toward the city ...

Japan is one of the most popular international destinations right now. In April 2025, Japan welcomed a record-breaking 3.9 million international visitors, according to the Japan National Tourism ...

Japan’s Nankai Electric Railway unveils the luxury Gran Tenku sightseeing train to Mount Koya, with operations beginning April 24, 2026. Route, fares, interiors and travel details explained.

One of the side trips from Kyoto was a journey to Nara, which once was the capital of Japan during the 8th century C.E. Nara ...

Happy 60 th birthday to high-speed rail. It was on October 1 st in 1964 that the Shinkansen, Japan’s revolutionary super-fast train, made its debut. Known as the “bullet train” because of its ...

Forget the bullet train, this is the rail journey you need to take.

Japan is consistently ranked among the world’s top travel destinations, and as interest continues to grow, so do travel costs. Still, visiting Japan on a budget remains possible with savvy planning.

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