Japan Trains
Japan has an extensive rail network, which covers almost every major city. Japanese trains are comfortable, clean, safe and punctual, which is a good way to travel around this country. Most Japanese trains are operated by the Japan Railways Group (JR Group). Foreign travelers can use JR Pass to take most trains of JR Group.
Japan Hot Train Travel Routes
The most popular rail route in Japan is shinkansen, which refers to high-speed railways. There are nine shinkansen routes, which are operated by different reginal companies of JR Group. In addition to shinkansen, there are regular rail routes on the classic network. Train types including local, rapid, express and limited express run on the classic rail network.
Train Stations in Japan
In Japan, each major city has several railway stations owned by different companies which serve different rail routes. All the train stations are modern, well-equipped and have signs and departure boards in English as well as Japanese.
Railway Station in Tokyo
Major train stations include Shinjuku Station, Shibuya Station and Shinagawa Station
Railway Station in Kyoto
Construction of the station began in December 1993 and was completed in July 1997.
Railway Stations in Osaka
As the largest station in Japan's Kansai region, Osaka Station was put into service on May 11th, 1874