Resort Shirakami runs along the picturesque Gono Line from Akita to Aomori Prefecture, providing breathtaking coastal views ...

From the Tokaido Shinkansen Line to the Grand Canyon Railway, these eight train rides are especially scenic in spring.

Hokkaido's Furano Line is famous for its breathtaking scenery all year round. It runs between Asahikawa and Furano stations ...

Read on to determine which scenic option is best for you. (Getty Images)| If you want to visit multiple West Coast destinations by rail, consider booking a ride on Amtrak's Coast Starlight route.