This section of our blog is dedicated to the public transportation in Japan, available for free to all Japan Rail Pass holders.
If you want to learn more about how to locate and take your trains from Tokyo or Kyoto stations; how to arrive in central Tokyo from Narita Airport, by taking the Narita Express (N’EX); how to ride the JR buses in the major cities or take the Miyajima ferry from Hiroshima, this section is for you.
You will also enjoy a number of comprehensive routes on how to arrive from one city to another; where to look for accurate online timetables; where and how to transfer between stations and more.
Located in the Taito ward of Tokyo, Ueno Station is a key transport hub for travelers visiting the capital. It’s used by local commuters and also for long distance trips from northern parts of Japan.
It was constructed in 1883 and its design inspired a pre-1912 poem by the young Ishikawa Takuboku. A memorial plate concerning the poem can be viewed inside the station.
Nippori Station, Nippori-eki in Japanese, is located in Arakawa City, one of Tokyo’s central special wards. “Nippori” is commonly said to mean “place where the sun sets”, and the area surrounding the station is full of local charm and history.
On 1 July 2020, the Central Japan Railway Co. officially launched the N700S trains into revenue service on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line between Tokyo and Osaka. It was the first fully remodeled bullet train in 13 years, boasting cutting-edge new features which reduce air resistance and noise in comparison to current models.
Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain at 3,776 metres, is one of the country’s most popular destinations. The Fuji Excursion train makes reaching the Mount Fuji area easier, via a direct service from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko without transfers. Continue reading “%s”
Many people who visit Japan are unfamiliar with transportation by train. Most foreign travelers are not fluent in the Japanese language. These two factors can make navigating a busy train station seem an intimidating task.
Most signs in areas frequented by tourists are written in both English and Japanese. However, knowing a few simple words and phrases can help your trip run smoothly. It is also helpful to recognize the kanji, or characters used to write these words in the Japanese language. When you take along your Japan Rail Pass and the following vocabulary, you’ll be ready for the adventure of a lifetime.
Japanese trains are famed for being fast, punctual, and comfortable, and there are a wide variety of ticket options.
Japan train tickets can be bought from touch-screen machines at all major train stations using credit or debit cards. The vast majority can be read in English, and they are fairly simple to use.
