Train Cruise is a captivating Japanese travel documentary series that invites viewers to experience the beauty and diversity of Japan through its extensive railway network. Each episode follows scenic train journeys across the country, showcasing breathtaking landscapes ranging from coastal vistas and mountain ranges to rural countryside and urban centers. The series goes beyond mere sightseeing, offering intimate glimpses into local cultures and daily life as the cameras venture off the beaten path. Passengers and hosts alike disembark at various stations to interact with residents, sample regional cuisine, explore traditional crafts, and discover hidden gems that might otherwise go unnoticed by typical tourists. The show celebrates both famous destinations and lesser-known locales, providing a comprehensive portrait of Japan's geographical and cultural richness. With its relaxed pace and immersive approach, Train Cruise appeals to travel enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of Japanese life beyond the major cities.
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season 2025 |
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2025×6 |
The Varied Treasures of Nara and Mie |
Nov 1, 2025 |
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2025×5 |
WWII and the Reconstruction of Nagasaki |
Aug 9, 2025 |
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2025×4 |
Hiroshima's Streetcars of Peace |
Aug 2, 2025 |
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2025×3 |
The Pinks and Greens of Akita and Aomori |
Jun 7, 2025 |
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2025×2 |
The Warmth of Kagoshima in Winter |
Mar 1, 2025 |
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2025×1 |
A Slow Ride through Northern Kanto |
Feb 1, 2025 |
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season 2024 |
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2024×5 |
Energized along the Kumano Pilgrimage Trails |
Nov 23, 2024 |
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2024×4 |
A Single Line to the Tip of Hokkaido |
Nov 2, 2024 |
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2024×3 |
Life, Art and Connections in Shimane |
Aug 17, 2024 |
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2024×2 |
Under the Blue Spring Skies of Iwate |
Jun 22, 2024 |
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2024×1 |
One Line Inspires Generations in Chiba |
Feb 3, 2024 |
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season 2023 |
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2023×8 |
The Caldera of Mt. Aso in Kyushu |
Dec 9, 2023 |
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2023×7 |
Rice and Sake from Niigata to Yamagata |
Nov 4, 2023 |
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2023×6 |
Off the Beaten Track in Southern Okayama |
Sep 2, 2023 |
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2023×5 |
The Vivid Colors of Gunma and Niigata |
Aug 5, 2023 |
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2023×4 |
Spring Arrives in Eastern Hokkaido |
Jun 3, 2023 |
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2023×3 |
A Trip through Time in Ehime |
Mar 4, 2023 |
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2023×2 |
A Winter Wonderland in Fukui |
Feb 4, 2023 |
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2023×1 |
Living by the Sea along Kyushu's Southern Coast |
Jan 7, 2023 |
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season 2022 |
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2022×4 |
The Energetic Port Towns of Iwate and Aomori |
Dec 3, 2022 |
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2022×3 |
The Summer Breezes of Southern Hokkaido |
Sep 3, 2022 |
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2022×2 |
The Myths and Legends of Hiroshima and Shimane |
May 7, 2022 |
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2022×1 |
Mountain Life Deep in Autumnal Akita |
Jan 1, 2022 |
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season 2021 |
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2021×4 |
Change Within Continuity in West Kyushu |
Nov 6, 2021 |
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2021×3 |
Spring Transforms Fukushima's Samurai Country |
Jun 5, 2021 |
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2021×2 |
Legends along the Kyoto Tango Railway |
May 1, 2021 |
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2021×1 |
Fukuoka: The Steely Backbone of Japan's Modernization |
Feb 5, 2021 |
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season 2020 |
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season 2019 |
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2019×6 |
Summer Reflections in the North |
Oct 5, 2019 |
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2019×5 |
Quaint Sketches of Life in the Nagano Countryside |
Aug 3, 2019 |
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2019×4 |
The Energy of Yamaguchi's Harsh Coastline |
Jun 1, 2019 |
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2019×3 |
Along the Sparkling River into the Heart of Japan |
May 2, 2019 |
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2019×2 |
The Passage of Time in the Snowy North |
Mar 2, 2019 |
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2019×1 |
A Route Through Time Bookended by the Two Seas in Western Japan |
Jan 5, 2019 |
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season 2018 |
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2018×9 |
Beyond the Brilliant Roof of Hokkaido |
Dec 1, 2018 |
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2018×8 |
The Southern Rays and Breezes of Miyazaki |
Sep 1, 2018 |
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2018×7 |
Building the Future on the Miyagi Coast |
Jul 7, 2018 |
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2018×6 |
Izu: From Rugged Coastline to Inland Warmth |
Jun 2, 2018 |
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2018×5 |
The Living Museum of Chiba |
May 5, 2018 |
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2018×4 |
Touch the Skies of Kanagawa |
Mar 24, 2018 |
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2018×3 |
Pacific Coastal Life in Shikoku Island |
Mar 17, 2018 |
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2018×2 |
The Treasures of Country Life outside Osaka |
Jan 20, 2018 |
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2018×1 |
Along the Mountain Rivers of Fukushima and Miyagi |
Jan 6, 2018 |
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season 2017 |
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2017×4 |
Heartbeat of a Northern Land |
Nov 18, 2017 |
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2017×3 |
A Volcanic Peninsula on a Single-car Train |
Sep 16, 2017 |
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2017×2 |
Along the Coast of the Seto Inland Sea |
Jun 17, 2017 |
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2017×1 |
Hokkaido: Into the Harsh Winter of Japan's Far North |
Feb 10, 2017 |
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season 2016 |
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2016×3 |
Feel the Samurai Spirit in Kumamoto and Kagoshima |
Dec 24, 2016 |
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2016×2 |
Visiting the Land of Japanese Myths |
Sep 3, 2016 |
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2016×1 |
The Cities, Mountains, and Seas of Osaka and Wakayama |
Feb 12, 2016 |
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season 2015 |
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2015×4 |
Autumn in Japan's Northern Island |
Nov 21, 2015 |
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2015×3 |
A Taste of Japanese Culture along the Oigawa River |
Jul 18, 2015 |
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2015×2 |
Japanese Culture along the Inland Sea |
Mar 21, 2015 |
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2015×1 |
Autumn Delights in Tohoku and Shin-Etsu |
Jan 4, 2015 |
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season 2014 |
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2014×7 |
Traveling like a local around Lake Biwa |
Sep 27, 2014 |
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2014×6 |
Family Fun at the Aso Caldera |
Jul 19, 2014 |
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2014×5 |
Shikoku Railroad Wonderland (Part 2) |
Jun 15, 2014 |
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2014×4 |
Shikoku Railroad Wonderland (Part 1) |
Jun 14, 2014 |
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2014×3 |
A Heart-Warming Journey Through the Tohoku Winter |
Mar 8, 2014 |
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2014×2 |
A Fall Trip from Kyoto to the Japan Sea |
Feb 1, 2014 |
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2014×1 |
Exciting Rail Attractions on a 400km Journey |
Jan 25, 2014 |
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season 2013 |
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