Private railways japan railway jr shinkansen line local line line color station number line symbol 14 k k t keihan oto line keihan line keihan keishin line keihan uji line eizan kurama line eizan eizan line keifuku kitano line. The japan rail map with over 4800 stations and 23000 km of rail freedom to explore. Jr central official site the tokaido and the sanyo shinkansen timetable. This is an allinone guide to using the jr and subway commuter trains in japan especially in the tokyo area, covering everything from how to buy a ticket to how to get on and off the train. Station numbers consist of a letter representing the subway line and a. Different stations may be stopped at depending on the train. This shinkansen line runs between tokyo, nagoya, kyoto, shinosaka, okayama, hiroshima and hakata. Stations in urban areas of nagoya and shizuoka 170 stations. Central japan railway company impressive safety record. The japan rail pass also commonly called jr pass is a very cost effective rail pass for long distance train travel in japan the pass can be used by foreign tourists only, and offers unlimited use of jr trains for one, two or three weeks at a cost that residents of japan can only dream of. Railway mapstation numbering central japan railway company. The following are major options for asset restructuring of the railway. In this guide, well help you understand and confidently navigate tokyos complex train system.
Oigawa railway aattttrraaccttiivvvee ssll rruunnnniinngg tthhrroouugghh aa jjaappaanneessee bbeeaauuttiiffuull llaannddssccaappee steam locomotives are called sl in japan. Although there was strong opposition to its construction, because many opposed the expansion of foreign economic. The privatised network is highly efficient, requiring few subsidies and running extremely punctually. This website shows the timetable of the tokaido shinkansen and the sanyo shinkansen. Japan rail map nationwide rail network covering both shinkansen and local lines. The difference between the two is a legal, and not always substantial, one. The authors hold respective s, and all maps are used here by their permission. Limited express super hakuto runs between kyoto st.
The railway system in japan is so well developed, punctual, extensive and diverse that you can simply assume that wherever you plan to go there is a train that will take you there the very first thing to know is that railway lines in japan are not operated by a single company. Its a complicated web of jr east and other private railway companies, including subways it intertwines seemingly endlessly, making it hard to understand for anyone whos not a local. Fukuoka sightseeing map 1 2 meinohama marinoa shimoyamato. Apr 16, 2019 the perfect guide to traveling by train in japan. The uk map is mostly finished, although theres always room for improvement. Sl trains once disappeared but were revived in 1976. English maps of yokohama all japan relocation, inc. Railmaponline is a free website that aims to provide an interactive map of all historic railways for the uk and us. See how long it takes to travel between japanese cities by rail. Plan your holiday around japan with our useful national railway maps. Starting from nagano station, this hiking course takes you to the zenkoji temple seven gods of fortune venerated in the vicinity of the. On this page you can find a collection of maps of various districts of osaka to be downloaded and eventually printed. The railway maps are produced by me matthew as a hobby, as is the website, so.
This application is available in english, chinese simplified and traditional, korean, thai and japanese. Private railways toei streetcar arakawa line nipporitoneri liner g ginzaline orange marunouchi line h hibiya line silver t tozai line sky chiyoda line y yurakucho line gold z hanzomon line purple n namboku line emerald brown hatanodai nakanobu 01 01 meguro 04 togoshi mita mjta line 08 tamachi haneda airport shibakoen 1 05 asakusa line. Map of shinkansen highspeed train network in japan japan. Groups for inspiration and financial assistance options for photographers. Railways play an extremely important role in passenger travel, though they continue to give way to competition especially from road transport but also from air travel. And whether you want to seek out the best sushi around tsukiji, visit cuttingedge galleries in kanazawa or explore the stunning alpine region of central honshu, use our map of japan below to get to grips with one of the worlds most intriguing countries.
List of railway lines in japan lists existing railway lines in japan alphabetically. Openrailwaymap an openstreetmapbased project for creating a map of the worlds railway infrastructure. The first japanese rail line was financed by the british and built by british engineers. Some rallway lines other than jr east are also displayed. Quickly search for accommodation that lines up with your plan. The japanese experience with railway restructuring 307.
Please use convenient keikyu trains and buses for your business and sightseeing travels. Here you will find railroad maps of russia, ukraine, belarus, and adjacent countries. Map of yokohama englishwritten or recommended maps for foreigners when a foreign expat visits japan to stay in yokohama for a long term, he or she will try to grasp characteristics of each area in yokohama at first considering the transportation access for commuting or childrens school, and then will decide where to live. Find easytoread travel resources about the train and metro systems of tokyo, osaka, and kyoto as well as details about the lines you can take with your japan rail pass. The shinkansen, japans highspeed rail, is full of miracles.
Shinkansen route map guide to japan travel society oct 1, 2014 exactly 50 years have passed since the tokaido shinkansen began running between tokyo and osaka. Jr trains the pass is valid on almost all trains operated on the nationwide network of jr japan railways, including shinkansen, limited express, express, rapid and local trains. Jr kashii line jr sasaguri line jr chikuhi line atsu with a population of about 1. To make the process of planning your travel and booking russian train tickets simpler, weve put together an easytouse interactive russian rail map. Tokyo station city, the only stationcity in the world, bending history, tradition, culture, art, science, business, and advanced technology. Rail transport in japan is a major means of passenger transport, especially for mass and highspeed travel between major cities and for commuter transport in urban areas. Greater tokyo railway network pdf version is available her. Jr trains that connect directly with subway lines, etc. Active assistance for passengers with visual impairments. Jreast train info is an application that provides useful information to people who use jr east trains. Osaka area route map jr west japan railway company. From hectic tokyo and templeladen kyoto to the tropical beaches of okinawa, japan is a captivating mix. From window in sl trains, you can enjoy japanese beautiful sights like an abundant river of oigawa and. Trains are a very convenient way for visitors to travel around japan, especially in conjunction with the japan rail pass about 70 percent of japan s railway network is operated by the japan railways jr, while the rest is served by dozens of other private railway.
Russian railway map a journey to russia is indeed an unforgettable experience and theres no denying it, you wont be able to see all the highlights of the biggest country in the world in one trip. Shikoku railway route map line color line symbol number shikoku railway company 2011. They are circled with a color that represents the subway line making it easy to find your station. It is used relatively little for freight transport, accounting for just 0. Stations along the chuo line and takayama line, highly popular among tourists visiting japan. About 70 percent of japan s railway network is owned and operated by the japan railways jr. The shinkansen, japans highspeed rail, is full of miracles the ceremony held to mark the launch of the first tokaido shinkansen on october 1, 1964 left and the ceremony held in 2014 to celebrate the 50th anniversary right. You can find the updated pdf format timetable of most of express. The development of the japanese railway network commenced shortly after the country opened its borders to formal international contact after a shogunateimposed isolation of about 250 years, and was initiated along with many other changes to japanese society at the time so that japan could achieve rapid modernization.
The development of the japanese railway network commenced shortly after the country opened its borders to formal international contact after a shogunateimposed isolation of about 250 years, and was initiated along with many other changes to japanese society at the time so that japan could achieve rapid modernization though rail transport had been known through limited foreign contact such. Catala cesky dansk deutsch english espanol suomi francais magyar lietuviu nederlands polski portugues slovenscina svenska turkce ti. Greater tokyo railway network pdf version is available. Osaka metropolitan area railway map subway, jr osaka loop line, jr lines, private local railways, tramway map go to kyoto map. National japan railways group owns roughly 80% of the railroads, but the rest are. In this guide, well help you understand and confidently navigate tokyos complex train. Station numbers consist of a letter representing the subway line and a number for the station. Read various information related to our company and service and be ready for your visitation to japan. You can download tokyo metro subway map available in 8 languages. Jr lines throughout japan, including shinkansen bullet trains except. The vast majority of japanese railways are classified under two japanese laws, one for railways, tetsudo and another for trams, kido.
Trains are a very convenient way for visitors to travel around japan, especially in conjunction with the japan rail pass. The us map is a work in progress, and will take many years to complete. Russia maps were created by pavel kashin, and maps of all the other countires were created by boris chomenko. Find out about everything that is included in the japan rail pass. Rail map online historic railways, railroads and canals.
The alphabet letter represents the subway line name. Jr lines throughout japan, including shinkansen bullet trains except for the nozomi and mizuho services, limited. Japan s four major islands, honshu, hokkaido, kyushu and shikoku, are covered by an extensive and reliable network of railways. Interactive and pdf downloadable maps to help you plan your trip to japan. The jr map is a vital tool for planning your trip to japan. Haneda airport access guide supports comfortable journeys for travelers from tokyo international airport haneda airport to central tokyo and yokohama. Map of shinkansen highspeed train network in japan. Looking at a map of central tokyos train and subway system can seem like looking at a messy ball of yarn. Japan railway jr shinkansen line local line line color station number line symbol 14 k k t keihan oto line keihan line keihan keishin line keihan uji line eizan kurama line eizan eizan line keifuku kitano line keifuku arashiyama line kintetsu main line hankyu arashiyama line hankyu kyoto line sagano kanko tetsudo 14 k 02 t 03 t 04 t 05 t 06 t. Within this complex are shops, restaurants, entertainment facilities, a hotel, and even a small rooftop farm. Below is a map showing the major train lines that can be. Our app helps you plan and book everything you need for your rail trip around japan.