Trains
There are many convenient, unique trains throughout Japan.
More than just a means of getting to your destination, riding them is a special experience in itself.
Discover trains you’d like to ride here and plan your journey!
JR-HOKKAIDO
JR Hokkaido trains run through the Hokkaido area. Your eyes will be glued to the grandeur of nature expanding outside your train window. The Hokkaido Shinkansen connects the island of Hokkaido with Japan’s main island of Honshu.
Ticket information
- JAPAN RAIL PASS
- Hokkaido Rail Pass
- JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
- JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
JR-EAST
JR East trains primarily run through the Tohoku, Kanto, and Shinetsu areas. There are many trains that showcase the best of the areas they run through, including gourmet food and sake you can enjoy aboard the train. In addition, colorful shinkansen are also one of their appeals.
Ticket information
- JAPAN RAIL PASS
- Tokyo 1-Day Ticket
- Hokuriku Arch Pass
- Yokohama-Minatomirai Pass
- Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass
- N’EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket
JR-CENTRAL
The trains of JR Tokai primarily run through the Chubu and Tokai areas. If you ride the “Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen” that connects Tokyo and Hakata with stops in Kyoto and Osaka, you can efficiently tour many of Japan’s highlights.
Ticket information
- JAPAN RAIL PASS
- Mt. Fuji-Shizuoka Area Tourist Pass Mini
- Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Tourist Pass
- Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
- Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
JR-WEST
The trains of JR West primarily run through the Hokuriku, Kansai, and Chugoku areas. There are many sightseeing trains with designs with a Japanese atmosphere. If you ride these trains and tour the areas, you can experience Japanese traditional culture and history.
Ticket information
- JAPAN RAIL PASS
- Kansai Area Pass
- Mt. Fuji-Shizuoka Area Tourist Pass Mini
- Sanyo-San’in Northern Kyushu Pass
- Okayama-Hiroshima-Yamaguchi Area Pass
- Sanyo-San’in Area Pass
JR-SHIKOKU
The trains of JR Shikoku run through the Shikoku area. If you spend a relaxing time touring the area aboard the train, it will be the ultimate soothing experience. The islands of Shikoku and Honshu are connected by a train that runs over the Great Seto Bridge.
Ticket information
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The trains of JR Kyushu run through the Kyushu area. Please ride the many trains that have carefully-created interior and exterior designs. The Sanyo Shinkansen and local trains connect the islands of Kyushu and Honshu.
Ticket information
- JAPAN RAIL PASS
- JR Kyushu Rail Pass (All Kyusyu Area)
- JR Kyushu Rail Pass (Southern Kyushu Area)
- JR Kyushu Rail Pass (Northern Kusyu Area)