Train Cruise

Train Cruise Season 13: Episode Guide & Ratings

Season 13 Episodes

1. A Slow Ride through Northern Kanto

February 1st, 202544 min

We travel through the mountainous area 100km northwest of Tokyo, covering Tochigi, Gunma and Saitama Prefectures. We focus on timber and meet local residents who appreciate the blessings of nature.

2. The Warmth of Kagoshima in Winter

March 1st, 202544 min

Travel Kagoshima Pref. on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, JR's southernmost line. Discover a 400-year pottery tradition, walk around a samurai neighborhood, and admire views of an active volcano.

3. The Pinks and Greens of Akita and Aomori

June 7th, 202544 min

Late April, spring has arrived in northern Japan. Travel the JR Ou and Gono Lines, discovering cherry blossoms, hiking a lush beech forest, soaking in a seaside spring and trying fermented soybeans.

4. Hiroshima's Streetcars of Peace

August 2nd, 202544 min

The streetcar that survived the atom bomb and still runs today is a symbol of Hiroshima's recovery. Travel 20 km to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Jinja.

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Feb 6, 2021
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Jan 3, 2020
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Jan 5, 2019
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Feb 10, 2017
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