My trip to Udo Jingu shrine by local bus and limited express train...
Udo Jingu shrine is located at Nichinan coast. It is very scenic! (C) JP Rail Udo Jingu shrine (鵜戸神宮) was one of the place where I really loved to go. When I had a trip to Takachiho, I had a time to go...
View ArticleMy trip from Kumamoto to Kagoshima-chuo on March 16, 2012 by Kumagawa,...
Isaburo and local train at Yoshimatsu station When you go to Kagoshima, Kyushu Shinkansen is the best way to get there. It is fast and the trains come very frequently. But if you have a time, please...
View ArticleMy trip from Osaka to Aomori via Tokyo, Matsushima and Kakunodate on March...
I had never taken Akita Shikansen Komachi. That was one of my object in this trip. (C) JP Rail I think this post is nothing special for the frequent travellers. Because I got on Tokaido Shinkansen,...
View ArticleMy trip from Sapporo to Otaru and Hakodate on March 20, 2012 by Rapid Airport...
Odori koen (Odori Park) is one of the popular spot in Sapporo. (C) JP Rail I had a trip from Aomori to Sapporo by Overnight Express Hamanasu on March 19, 2012. After arrival in Sapporo, I continued my...
View ArticleMy trip from Hakodate to Ueno (Tokyo) on March 20, 2012 by sleeper train...
I arrived at Hakodate from Minami-Chitose by Ltd Exp Hokuto 183 series. (C) JP Rail (Read previous post) This is the last post of my trip to Tohoku and Hokkaido in this past March. I will write about...
View ArticleSL Hakodate Christmas Fantasy. Enjoy winter scenery between Hakodate and Onuma.
SL Hakodate Christmas Fantasy arrived at Onuma-Koen station. (C) Takuji Okubo Before you read this article, I would like to let you know that this post is written by one of my frequent visitor, Takuji...
View ArticleTrip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 1, from Narita airport to Ueno
2013 winter trip route map (Click to enlarge) I had a trip to Tohoku area and Nagano area in this past January and February. I stayed there for only three nights. But fortunately I have got many...
View ArticleTrip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 2, Tokyo station
Tokyo station Marunouchi building. (C) JP Rail This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 1, from Narita airport to Ueno. After I stored my suitcase in the coin...
View ArticleTrip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 3, from Ueno to Akita by Akebono
Overnight Limited Express Akebono is one of the way to get Aomori. (C) JP Rail This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 2, Tokyo station At Ueno station before...
View ArticleTrip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 4, from Akita to Hirosaki by...
Resort Shirakami old type KIHA-40 series Kumagera formation (C) JP Rail This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 3, from Ueno to Akita by Akebono After I got off...
View ArticleTrip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 5, from Hirosaki to...
Hirosaki Castle is one of the best spot to see cherry blossom. But when I was there, it was February and was completely white! (C) JP Rail This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013...
View ArticleTrip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 6, round trip to Kawaguchiko...
Fuji Tozan Densha (left) is one of the biggest reason to visit Lake Kawaguchi for me. (C) JP Rail This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 5, from Hirosaki to...
View ArticleTrip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 7, from Tokyo to Bessho Onsen...
Bessho Onsen station of Ueda Electric Railway. (C) JP Rail This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 6, round trip to Kawaguchiko from Shinjuku by Azusa and Fuji Kyuko...
View ArticleTrip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part 8, from Bessho Onsen to Tokyo...
This is a local train Myoko. Some of trains between Nagano and Naoetsu are operated by old limited express fleet. (C) JP Rail This post is continued from Trip to Tohoku and Nagano in 2013 winter – Part...
View ArticleTrip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 4, Kinugawa Onsen to...
This post is continued from the previous post, Trip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 3, Tokyo to Kinugawa Onsen via Utsunomiya. I transferred at Kinugawa Onsen station from Tobu Railway...
View ArticleTrip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 5, Ashinomaki Onsen to...
The exterior of Ashinomaki Onsen station This post is continued from the previous post, Trip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 4, Kinugawa Onsen to Ashinomaki Onsen. I got off Aizu...
View ArticleTrip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 6, sightseeing in Aizu...
JR East share Aizu station with Aizu Railway. This post is continued from the previous post, Trip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 5, Ashinomaki Onsen to Aizu Wakamatsu. I had about 3...
View ArticleTrip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 7, staying in Yunokami...
Yunokami Onsen station is only station building with straw-thatched roof in all Japan stations. This post is continued from the previous post, Trip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 6,...
View ArticleTrip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 8, winter festival in...
This post is continued from the previous post, Trip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 7, staying in Yunokami Onsen. Ouchi-juku is one of many post-town throughout Japan. This town is not...
View ArticleTrip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 9, Yunokami Onsen to Nikko
This post is continued from the previous post, Trip to Aizu, Nikko and Hakone in 2014 winter – Part 8, winter festival in Ouchi-juku. After visiting Ouchi-juku last night, I enjoyed the Onsen bath and...
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