Enjoy a front-seat 4K cab view on the Shonan Monorail. Travel from Ōfuna to Enoshima and experience Japan’s unique suspended railway.

What’s it like to ride front row on one of Japan’s most refined limited express trains? With clear views into the driver’s cab and quiet, private suites designed for comfort, the Saphir Odoriko offers ...

We’ve rounded up five trains that make the journey just as exciting as the destination Japan’s railways connect locals and tourists alike to the country’s most popular destination—whether you’re ...

If you’re travelling around Japan this spring to see cherry blossoms, you’ll find that having a Japan Rail (JR) pass can save you a lot of money. But before you get yourself one, let’s answer some of ...

Japan’s famous bullet trains may have revolutionized high-speed rail travel, but there are still many travelers who prefer a scenic slow ride on one of the country’s old-fashioned regional trains. In ...

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 of ...

This cutesy mode of transportation has debuted. The high-speed bullet train featuring the lovable Hello Kitty is now making trips in Japan. Unveiled today, the railroad cars are stylishly embellished ...

It’s a bird – It’s a plane – It’s an insanely fast Japanese bullet train. A Japan Railway maglev train hit 603 kilometers per hour (374 miles per hour) on an experimental track in Yamanashi Tuesday, ...