Sakura on Rails: Exploring The Best Sakura Spots in Northeastern Japan by Train
Escape the crowds and enhance your hanami experience!
Escape the crowds and enhance your hanami experience!
Soak in the sights and sounds of Japan's countryside with the Resort Shirakami train!
Be dazzled with stunning sights from Hanamaki and Tono while enjoying the luxurious comfort of this JR East train!
You won't want to miss being on board JR EAST's SL Banetsu Monogatari, one of the few steam locomotive trains still in operation in Eastern Japan!
Exquisite dining and views of the sea await you on board the KAIRI with JR EAST!
Go on a fun-filled train ride while discovering local gems on board the Joyful Trains with a JR EAST PASS!
Maximise your chances of witnessing the captivating beauty of cherry blossoms in Tohoku!
This underrated gem packs a punch with ‘snow monsters’, wintertime sakura, and all-you-can-eat seafood!
The goal is to get to this level of “chill” around Japan’s snowy Shin’etsu region.
Here’s the lowdown on the three food-related Joyful Trains and our unforgettable experience inside the posh Tohoku Emotion.
This is our personal account of an unforgettable adventure on Tohoku’s themed rails, best enjoyed during autumn.
After much anticipation to our Joyful Trains rides, here’s a recount of our experience on Nagano and Niigata’s themed rails.