Traveling Japan by Train: 88 Must-Visit Routes - The Collector's Edition

Author: Wu Boqing
Publisher: People's Publishing House
Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Taking the train to travel in Japan is a leisurely, romantic, and enjoyable experience! This book is the complete guide to the unique regional railways of Japan, the best reference manual for self-guided travel in Japan! Former editor-in-chief of "Railway Travel" magazine, Wu Boqing, presents his new work. Japan is a paradise for railway travel because it boasts an intricate network of railway lines. Whether it's the high-speed Shinkansen like a bullet train, the slow-moving streetcars swaying gently, or the steam locomotives billowing white and black smoke, they all take you on a journey to fully enjoy the ever-changing colors of Japan's landscapes. Traveling in Japan by train allows you to explore the countryside, traverse urban cities, or wander through streets and alleys. The tempting railway bento boxes, eye-catching railway goods, and the welcoming onboard services for travelers, along with the diverse charm of railway travel, deeply attract travel enthusiasts to return again and again.
The author, Wu Boqing, graduated from the Department of Transportation Management at National Cheng Kung University. Since the sixth grade of elementary school, he has been traveling alone and is an irrepressible travel dreamer and practitioner. He has written "Traveling Taiwan by Train" and served as the editor-in-chief of "Railway Travel" magazine. The book's compelling content is entirely based on the author's firsthand in-depth travel experiences. It includes recommendations for 88 must-visit routes across Japan (from Hokkaido to Kyushu), featuring over 500 stunning photographs and comprehensive railway travel information to help you realize your dream of traveling across Japan by train! The book also includes an overview of railway museums across Japan, a private collection of railway-themed fun items, and insider tips for practical railway travel in Japan. From now on, traveling around Japan by train, you too can become an expert!