Running between Kyoto, Nara and Osaka, the Aoniyoshi Sightseeing Limited Express takes passengers on a sightseeing trip through Japan’s historic heartland and birthplace of its culture.

Few, if any, of the nearly 57 million tourists who visit Kyoto this year are aware the city once boasted the most extensive tram network in Japan.</ ...

Nintendo works with Hankyu to launch the Kirby-themed train and bus that run across Japan's Hanshin area until mid-March 2026 ...

How to explore Japan by train From the bright lights and sizzling street food of Osaka to the breathtaking landscapes of Miyazu Bay, discover a new side to Japan by riding the rails in Kansai.

Here's what you need to know before planning a trip to Kyoto, Japan.

The Train Became the Trip Before our two-week family adventure, which took us through Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka, I’d read practical guides about visiting Japan.