Japanese Railways Page appeared in Media
New York Times, August 4, 2002
"FRUGAL TRAVELER; Choosing A Slow Pace In Japan"
Asahi Weekly, "Internet in English"
Japanese train
Shinkansen and other trains all over Japan by region, pictures of most train types in Japan
Tokyo streets
Imperial palace, Shibuya, Asakusa... interesting scenes in this unique metropolis
Basic Info About Train Travel In Japan
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Trains in Japanese
Railways Shinkansen/ Limited Express/ Local
Trains...
Tickets and Costs Japan Rail
Pass (Discount pass for overseas travelers) / Reservation...
Fare between major
cities
Time Distance Map -- See how long does it take from one city to another.
Shinkansen, Limited express / local
trains
Limited Express Trains Map
Where to change trains, frequency, and train name.
Scenic Guide of Train
Travel
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Introduction/ Recommendable Scenic Lines Map
Tokyo - Kyoto/ Tokyo - Hokkaido/ Tokyo - Narita Airport
Japan Rail Pass travel plan
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Tickets and costs/ Useful Rail Pass
Tickets 'Seishun 18 Kippu' (Seasonal discount pass
of local trains.)
Overnight local
trains/ Traveling during
daytime
Info in detail and timetables.
Train Frequency Map -- Check the frequency of local trains here.
Travel Information outside Railways
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Other transports
Intercity bus /Air /Ferry /Car
Budget Accommodation/
Foods
Detailed factors of Japanese Railways
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What is the feature of Japanese Railway system?
History of Japanese Railway network
Japanese Railways statistics
Shinkansen
History and fact You will know the basics of the world famous high speed rail here.
Passenger number statistics, train schedule
Profile of this page's writer
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