Luxury private booths are coming to Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains between Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka sooner than expected! Starting October 1st, travelers can experience enhanced comfort and privacy on select N7000S-series Tokaido Shinkansen trains.
Kintetsu Railway is adding hot spring footbaths to its Tsudoi sightseeing train this winter. Enjoy a taste of Japanese bathing culture en route to Yunoyama Onsen.
More Shinkansen bullet trains are being added to Japan’s popular "golden route" between Tokyo and Osaka. New trains at peak times and early-morning/late-night departures will make travel easier.
Discover a surprising roadside attraction on the Joshinetsu Expressway in Nagano: a massive escalator. It leads to Miharashi no Yu, a super bathhouse with stunning views and relaxing hot springs.
7-Eleven Japan now offers temporary luggage storage at over 300 locations. Travelers can conveniently store bags while sightseeing, booked via Ecbo Cloak.
Japanese railway company Sotetsu is selling actual ticket gates to fans. These decommissioned gates offer a unique piece of Japanese railway history for collectors and enthusiasts.
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