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Japan is full of charming, quirky surprises—and if you thought trains were just a way to get from point A to point B, you’ve ...

Passengers check information about train delays at JR Kyoto Station in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward at 10:39 a.m. on April 12, 2025. (Mainichi/Saki Hidaka) A worker at JR Kyoto Station reported a ...

The fastest and most direct way to get from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto is to take the JR West Airport Express HARUKA train. The trip takes about 75 minutes and costs 3,600 yen (about $32).

Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...