When touring around the Kansai area, there’s a whole lot to see and not always enough time. A popular way to ensure that you don’t waste precious time during your trip is to travel by sightseeing ...

Trains are not always just a quick way of getting from A to B. Recent years have witnessed a proliferation of luxury sightseeing trains in Japan. From the futuristic champagne-gold carriages of the ...

A concept image of the front of the Panda Kuroshio limited express train (Image courtesy of West Japan Railway Co.) A special panda-themed train is set to connect Kyoto and Osaka with Wakayama ...

An artist's rendition provided by Kintetsu Railway Co. shows the exterior of the sightseeing limited express Awoniyoshi. OSAKA -- Kintetsu Railway Co. will launch a luxurious sightseeing limited ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It begins as a gentle rumble as you see motion out of the window: that slight lurching forward. With a steady gait ...

Named the Aoniyoshi, the new train is made up of four 12200 series carriages (originally built in the 1960s and 70s) that have been completely remodelled with window-facing lounge seats to help you ...