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Japan will host the Rugby World Cup this year from 20 september to 2 November. Order your Japan Rail Pass

Japan Rail Pass Exchange Offices: the major offices throughout Japan where an Exchange Order can be exchanged for a Japan Rail Pass. Below are a few of the 51 offices throughout Japan where the Exc

From Sendai to Morioka, you will find outstanding views of rural Japan to the left and right of the train.

The Osaka Loop Line in one of the many convenient train lines that runs through the metropolitan Osaka area.

Located just an hour and a half away from Tokyo by Shinkansen, Sendai is known for its tree-lined streets and Tanabata festival. A variety of sightseeing spots are abound on the way, too!

Sendai subway has two lines: the north-south Namboku Line and the east-west Tozai Line. Sendai Station is the major intersection of the two lines.

Japan has always boasted a very rich historical background, and the itinerary from Okayama to Matsue is especially representative of that.

If you want to optimize your time when taking the train in Japan, you should plan your routes well in advance (and ensure that you order your Japan Rail Pass prior to departing for Japan).

The JR Yamanote line runs in a loop around Tokyo; a full circuit takes about an hour.