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  4 Torokko Trains to Ride from Summer to Fall: Eastern Japan Edition

  From local lines that bring you close to dramatic gorges to trains with sweeping views from bridges and narrow-gauge railways through the forest, here are four torokko trains that are easy to reach from the Kanto area. Ride a torokko train through grand natural scenery, feel the refreshing breeze, and head out to landscapes far from the everyday.

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  Scenic Views and Gourmet Train Travel Just 2 Hours from Tokyo: 3 Luxury Food Trains in Niigata and Shinshu

  Echigo TOKImeki Resort Setsugekka travels through the mountains and along the sea in Niigata, Rokumon is a sightseeing train on the Shinanoji route connected to the Sanada family, and the Hokushinano Wine Valley Train runs through the middle Chikuma River area in the northern Chikuma River Wine Valley. In the Nagano and Niigata area, easily accessible from Tokyo by the Hokuriku Shinkansen, you’ll find food-focused sightseeing trains where you can enjoy meals tied to the regions along the line. Take an easy day trip or one-night train journey from Tokyo Station, and enjoy views of nature-rich satoyama countryside from the window, along with meals made with local ingredients and regional sake.

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  Easy Access from Tokyo! A Model Course for a Day Trip to Enoshima

  Once flourishing as a sacred island dedicated to the sea gods and Benzaiten, Enoshima is now one of the Shonan area’s most popular sightseeing destinations. You can reach it on foot from the nearest station by crossing Benten Bridge, and the island is packed with attractions, including historic shrines and landmarks, Enoshima’s signature local food, and gardens and cafes with a resort-like atmosphere. Here, we introduce a model course for a day trip that lets you fully enjoy the charms of Enoshima. Make the most of Enoshima’s many attractions in just one day.