Regional Railway Routes

Japan's longest non-Shinkansen JR line running from Tokyo to Morioka through Sendai, covering the cultural heart of northern Honshu.

Connecting Shinjuku to Matsumoto through the Japanese Alps, passing stunning mountain valleys and the gateway to the Japan Alps.

From Osaka to Kinosaki Onsen along the San'in Coast, travelling through rural Hyogo and Kyoto prefectures to a traditional hot spring town.

Japan's longest unreserved JR route running along the Sea of Japan coast from Kyoto to Shimonoseki — famous for dramatic coastal vistas and historic castle towns.

A beloved sightseeing train crossing the Aso volcanic caldera from Kumamoto — one of Japan's most memorable scenic railway experiences with volcano panoramas.

A seasonal service through Hokkaido's lavender fields, patchwork hills, and farm landscapes between Furano and Biei — quintessential Hokkaido countryside.

Running from Tokyo to Shimoda in the Izu Peninsula, passing coastal cliffs, hot spring towns, and the dramatic south Izu coastline.

Connecting Nagoya and Osaka to Takayama through deep mountain gorges, old-growth forest, and traditional Hida folk villages in central Japan.

Kintetsu's express service connecting Osaka Namba to Nara's ancient temples and deer park — one of the most popular day-trip routes in all of Japan.