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[Southern Tohoku] Introducing third-sector railway lines in Yamagata and Fukushima prefectures where you can get a train stamp!

"Tetsuin" is a card bearing the name of a local railroad company or line, and is the railroad equivalent of the red seal stamps found at shrines and temples. It's a project launched in June 2020 by the Third Sector Railway Association and Travel Yomiuri Publishing...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.10.28

[Northern Tohoku] Introducing third-sector railway lines in Akita and Iwate prefectures where you can get a train stamp!

"Tetsuin" is a card bearing the name of a local railroad company or line, and is the railroad equivalent of the red seal stamps found at shrines and temples. It's a project launched in June 2020 by the Third Sector Railway Association and Travel Yomiuri Publishing...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.10.24

Railway 150th Anniversary JR East Pass

[JR East Pass Travel: Explanation - Preparation] Off we go! Celebrating 150 years since the opening of the railway!

Did you notice? This year marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway. And JR East has lived up to our expectations! To celebrate the 150th anniversary, they're throwing a big...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.10.23

[Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture] 1.4m deep! Japan's longest standing bath. A nostalgic three-story wooden building...

Namari Onsen is located in a mountain village surrounded by lush greenery along the Toyosawa River, about 27 km from Shin-Hanamaki Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line and 14 km from Hanamaki Minami Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway. The hot springs have been in operation for 600 years.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.10.08

Tadami Line

4 Recommended Local Train Lines in Fukushima Prefecture! Local Trains in Fukushima Prefecture...

Fukushima Prefecture has many railway lines, including the Tohoku and Yamagata Shinkansen lines in the central area, the Tohoku Main Line as a conventional line, and three local lines. The Joban Line, which runs through the Hamadori area, was closed after the Great East Japan Earthquake, but reopened in February...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.09.26

JR Rikuu East Line

3 Recommended Local Trains in Miyagi Prefecture! From the City of Forests to the Land of Beautiful Mountains and Rivers

There are many local JR lines in the north of the prefecture, and the commuter and student traffic on lines departing from Sendai Station is comparable to that in the Tokyo metropolitan area during rush hour. However, if you go a little way from the city center, you can enjoy tranquil countryside, mountain, and seascapes.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.09.24

2 Recommended Local Train Lines in Yamagata Prefecture! Yamagata, a treasure trove of gourmet food, is a local train paradise

Yamagata's railways include the Ou Main Line, which runs through Okitama, Murayama, and Mogami, and the Uetsu Main Line, which runs north-south along the Sea of ​​Japan in Shonai, and the Yonesaka Line and Rikuu West Line, which connect these two lines from east to west in the north and south of the prefecture.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.09.20

3 Recommended Local Train Lines in Aomori Prefecture! Enjoy Cherry Blossoms, Apples, the Sea, and Snow from the Train Window

Aomori Prefecture's local trains are characterized by their many local service lines, including stove trains and school commuter trains, as well as coastal routes where you can enjoy views of Mutsu Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the Sea of ​​Japan.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.09.19

4 Recommended Local Train Lines in Akita Prefecture! Akita's diverse region...

In addition to the lines introduced here, Akita Prefecture also has the Hanawa Line and Kitakami Line from Iwate, as well as two JR main lines and a variety of other lines, including mini-standard railroad crossings and single-track Shinkansen bullet trains.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.09.13

Sanriku Railway Rias Line (Miyako Station)

3 Recommended Local Train Lines in Iwate Prefecture! A railway line of hope that overcame the earthquake disaster

Tohoku is a treasure trove of local train lines, but Iwate Prefecture has many lines that are especially worth riding. From coastal lines that have been rebuilt after the Great East Japan Earthquake to lines that run through remote mountain areas, there are plenty of attractive local train lines.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.09.07

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