Archive for the ‘Basic information’ Category
I wrote about JR line in downtown Osaka on previous post. Now I would like to share the information about the transfer among Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. Kyoto is “Must-See” spot in Japan. And some of you think about Osaka and Kobe too. Kyoto is only 30 minutes away from Osaka by Special Rapid train …
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I supposed to write about the transfer among Kobe (神戸), Osaka (大阪) and Kyoto (京都). But I should explain about JR (Japan Railway) lines in downtown Osaka. I believe the information about the location of JR stations and rail system let you understand the rail system outside of Osaka easily.
And this post may help the …
***As of October 1, 2011, I revised most updated information.***
As you know, 15th typhoon hit central and eastern part of Japan. Many trains were suspended and delay from the evening on September 21 to the morning on September 22. Now it is almost back to normal. But we still have some delay and suspension. Please …
***I updated this following information on November 5, 2011.***
Between Shirahama (白浜) and Kumanoshi (熊野市) on Kii line (紀伊本線) in Kii peninsula were closed due to huge typhoon. JR West and JR Central announced they will complete to restore on December 3, 2011.
When you travel by train, you need to think about food before boarding. If the train that you take has a dining car or on board sales, you may get some foods and drinks in the train. If it does not, you must buy something before taking the train. So it is very important which …
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JR West operate many Rapid service trains throughout Kansai area (=関西地方), such as Osaka (=大阪), Kyoto (=京都), Kobe (=神戸), Kansai Airport (=関西空港), Wakayama (=和歌山) and Nara (=奈良). These trains are operated basically for commuters. But these trains are very convenient for short distance inter-city transfer.
If you travel in this area by Japan Rail Pass …
This post gives you most updated informations about Shinkansen lines operation status in Tohoku area.
As of September 23, 2011
The timetable has been back to normal today.
As of August 11, 2011
JR East announced that they will revise the timetable on Sep 1, 2011. It will be almost back to normal. And JR East also announced they …
Japan Railway operate Rapid trains throughout Japan. Especially lots of Rapid trains are operated in urban area, such as Greater Tokyo. In Tokyo, these trains are operated basically for commuters. But there are many operation routes. Of course you can use these trains for your exploring in surrounding Tokyo area. These trains connect Tokyo (=東京) …
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Japan Railway Groups (JR) operate many trains and it is very complicated for the travellers from overseas. If you understand JR trains and networks, it is easier to make your travel itinerary. So I will tell you what types of trains JR operate and how to use these trains.
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As of 12:00 pm (Japan time), October 21, 2011
This post tells you about the damage by Great earthquake in March 11, 2011.
All JR lines, subway and private railways in Greater Tokyo area, and most of JR lines in Tohoku area are operate as normal. Some of the lines along Sanriku coastline (east coastline of …
Shinkansen (新幹線) is known as Bullet train. It is one of the fastest train in the world and the high speed railway network throughout Japan. When you plan your trip in Japan, try to use Shinkansen train service as much as possible. This train service gives you a benefit to save your travel time. Most …
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This website shows you how to use Japan Rail Pass. But some of visitors have a plan to buy a single ticket. Even Japan Rail Pass user need to pay a single fare when they want to save the pass. So I would like to share the useful links and the information with you.
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You can check the timetables on the following sites.
Hyperdia
Hyperdia covers all railway lines, bus lines and even domestic flights. It is very simple to use. But I show you some capture images.
JR Group’s website
All JR companies except JR West have English website and show some timetables.
JR Hokkaido timetable
JR Hokkaido is doing good job. They have …
When you use Japan Rail Pass, you will have a reserved seat ticket. But the ticket is written in Japanese only. I will show you a sample and explain it.
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This above image is Shinkansen reserved seat ticket. These following information are shown on the ticket.
Departure station
Arrival station
Departure time
Arrival …
When you take Shinkansen, Limited Express train or Express train, you may take a reserved seat. Though some of the express train have a non-reserved seat, you should better take an reserved seat if you can. If you are Japan Rail Pass user, why don’t you take a reserve seat. Japan Rail Pass includes a …
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