Good visibility and mild weather make scenic journeys more enjoyable.
JAPAN · TRAINS + LANDSCAPES
JAPAN — PANORAMIC RAILWAYS
Turn commuting into attraction with some of Japan's most scenic trains.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEApr–May / Oct–Nov
EXPERIENCETrains + Landscapes
COUNTRYJapan
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Tokyo → Hakone → Nagano → Toyama → Kyoto
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Tokyo
2Hakone
3Nagano
4Toyama
5Japanese Alps
Between Tokyo, Hakone, Nagano, Toyama and Kyoto, the Japanese rail network changes pace between high-speed, mountain and scenic stretches. Impeccable stations, volcanic terrain and the passage through the Japanese Alps make commuting an inseparable part of the journey.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Arrival and start of the trip in Tokyo, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Hakone — Identity of Destiny
Time spent on rail routes and historic stations in Hakone, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 3
Hakone - Main Experience
Time dedicated to landscapes seen from the train in Hakone, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 4
Nagano—Time to Deepen
Time spent on scenic stretches and cities connected by the rails in Nagano, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation, and trip profile.
DAY 5
Nagano — Identity of Destiny
Time spent on rail routes and historic stations in Nagano, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation, and trip profile.
DAY 6
Toyama - Core Experience
Time dedicated to landscapes seen from the train in Toyama, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 7
Toyama — Time to Deepen
Time dedicated to scenic stretches and cities connected by the rails in Toyama, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 8
Kyoto—Identity of the Destination
Time dedicated to rail routes and historic stations in Kyoto, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 9
Kyoto - Top Experience
Time dedicated to landscapes seen from the train in Kyoto, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 10
End of the trip
Last hours in Kyoto and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Turning commuting into an attraction with some of Japan's most scenic trains. The proposal gains depth by connecting Tokyo → Hakone → Nagano → Toyama → Kyoto, with the concept of great landscapes and cities connected by rail journeys that are a central part of the experience. and rhythm designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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