Archive for the ‘Network of JR trains’ 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 …
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 …
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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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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If you use Japan Rail Pass, you need to know what Japan Railways is. Because Japan have so many developed railway network. There are many many NON Japan Railways’ railway network too.
Japan Railways Group is known as JR. This used to be government owned railway. It was privatized and consists of these following six …
