Accommodations

Discover the best places to stay in Japan, from traditional ryokans to modern hotels. Find tips and recommendations that cater to every budget and preference.

8 mins

Get Around Lake Tazawa And Nyuto Onsen With TAKKO MaaS

With the TAKKO Mobility-as-a-Service service, you get get information as well as arrange for transport to get around the Lake…

25 July 2024

Johnny Goh

11 mins

Welcome to Omiya Station, the Gateway to Saitama!

Have you visited Omiya Station and the areas around it? The train station is where all JR East’s Shinkansen trains…

1 February 2024

Nazrul Buang

16 mins

See Shimoda, Izu by Rail: Hot Springs, Seasonal Blooms & More (Part 1)

Make the planning process easy for your next cherry blossom trip to Japan. Hop on the JR East sightseeing Limited…

28 December 2023

JAPANKURU

14 mins

JR NEWS: Ski Season Is A Go At GALA Yuzawa

2023 Ski Season information for GALA Yuzawa….

28 December 2023

Johnny Goh

5 mins

Discover Your Tokyo at HOTEL METROPOLITAN TOKYO IKEBUKURO

Thinking of visiting the heart of Japan? Tokyo (東京) is a city with endless possibilities for tourists like you and…

28 April 2022

Julia Yee

8 mins

7 Best Onsen Hot Springs in Tohoku, Northern Japan

If you love bathing in hot springs, check out our list of 7 best onsen to experience in Japan’s northern…

24 March 2022

JR Times Global Community

17 mins

Discovering Aomori and the TOHOKU EMOTION in Winter

Enjoy a splendorous winter adventure in Aomori Prefecture! On top of exploring the northernmost prefecture in Tohoku, you can also…

18 March 2022

Nazrul Buang

6 mins

The Best 360º Samurai and Ninja Experience with TokudAw Inc.

Learn more about TokudAw Inc.’s original 360º-virtual tour showcasing Japan’s samurai and ninja culture!…

14 March 2022

Wanping Aw

22 mins

A Peek at Japan’s Most Luxurious Trains

Find out more about Japan’s most luxurious trains, which range from overnight cruise trains to sightseeing trains to speedy bullet…

12 October 2021

Carissa Loh

19 mins

JR East’s Luxury Cruise Train: Train Suite Shiki-shima

Take a look at what a journey onboard the Train Suite Shiki-shima, JR East’s luxury cruise train, is like!…

29 September 2021

Carissa Loh

8 mins

The Perfect Yamagata Trip with HOTEL METROPOLITAN YAMAGATA

Make HOTEL METROPOLITAN YAMAGATA your one-stop base in your next trip to Yamagata, Tohoku!…

17 February 2021

Celia Lim

4 mins

It’s 2021! JR Hotel Members Campaign Returns (21 January–21 March)

With the convenience that each JR Hotel has to offer, and the perks that comes with this free membership offered…

21 January 2021

Sue Lynn

Snack Box Subscription

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JR EAST PASS

Unlock unlimited railway travel across Eastern Japan with our JR EAST PASS. Journey through iconic destinations at your own pace.