A special new type of Shinkansen bullet train is pulling into stations in Japan to take riders on a Disney adventure.
The Magical Journey Shinkansen is designed after the new “Fantasy Springs” area of Tokyo DisneySea Park.
Trains & Transportation
This section of our blog is dedicated to the public transportation in Japan, available for free to all Japan Rail Pass holders.
If you want to learn more about how to locate and take your trains from Tokyo or Kyoto stations; how to arrive in central Tokyo from Narita Airport, by taking the Narita Express (N’EX); how to ride the JR buses in the major cities or take the Miyajima ferry from Hiroshima, this section is for you.
You will also enjoy a number of comprehensive routes on how to arrive from one city to another; where to look for accurate online timetables; where and how to transfer between stations and more.
Kita-Senju Station: Tokyo’s historic crossroads
Kita-Senju Station is located in the Adachi special ward of Tokyo, a former postal town from the Edo period. The station originally opened in 1896.
Kita-Senju is the third-busiest station on the Tokyo Metro network in terms of passenger traffic. The JR East portion of the station alone serves more than 200,000 passengers daily.
Takadanobaba Station: Gateway to Tokyo’s student hub
Takadanobaba Station is located in Tokyo’s Shinjuku special ward, between two commercial districts – Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. The station first opened its doors in 1910.
Takadanobaba literally means “Takada’s horse grounds”. The area is named for a baba, or horseback riding and racing grounds which used to occupy the area, and the Takata, the family who built it in the 1600s.
Asakusa Station: Explore Tokyo’s historic hub
Asakusa Station sits on the banks of the Sumida River in Tokyo’s Taito special ward. Built in 1927, it’s a tall, imposing building with a clock tower.
It really looks as though it has been transplanted from historic Paris or London, and is spectacularly illuminated at night. It also serves as a gateway to some of the city’s most cherished cultural landmarks.
Green JR Pass vs ordinary JR Pass: What is the difference?
The Japan Rail Pass comes in two main types of passes: the Green (first class) and the ordinary pass. Both passes offer unlimited travel across Japan, but they come with different levels of comfort, convenience, and amenities.
On this page, we break down the key differences of the Green JR Pass vs the ordinary option, ensuring you make the best choice for your trip.
Big Eye: the New Inspection Train by Kyushu Railway
Japan is debuting a brand new inspection train — Big Eye! 👀
Tests will be run from now till March 2024 before Big Eye is fully operational. Developed by Kyushu Railway (JR Kyushu), Big Eye is a colorful character and a testament to Japan’s continued innovation in rail transport.