The shinkansen highspeed trains are the fastest way to discover all of japan, reaching a speed of 320 kmh 199 mph. In the hachijo side of the station building you will find the shinkansen. While japans famous shinkansen bullet trains, which link the capital with kyoto and other cities, do not stop at shinjuku, crosscity trains can get you to shinkansen at ueno, tokyo and shinagawa stations. Media in category railway maps of jr west the following 118 files are in this category, out of 118 total. When searching for times, select the station name on the route map, copy it, and then paste it in the search window to avoid having to check the station name spelling. On top of that, while most railway, bus and ferry companies publish their timetables online, few offer good english language resources. Shinkansen map shinaomori morioka jr network of bu let trains hokkaido shinkansen tohoku shinkansen akita shinkansen yamagata shinkansen joetsu shinkansen tohoku shinkansen tokaido shinkansen sanyo shinkansen kyushu shinkansen hakata fukuoka hiroshima kanazawa nagano kyoto takasaki akita shinjo yamagata sendai niigata fukushima omiya tokyo. The following pdf data was published by network for kansai inbound tourism. This is official central japan shinkansen train portal site operated by central japan railway company. It was the second shinkansen line to be built and was completed in.
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. If you take the shinkansen by jr pass, hikari is the choice for your travel between tokyo, nagoya, kyoto and shinosaka. It is operated by the east japan railway company, commonly known as jr east, and the west japan railway company, commonly known as jr west. Hakata station map finding your way hakata station. Popular routes using the japan rail pass please note that prices are subject to change and we recommend using our planning section of our website to get the latest prices and to get your travel plan with the correct datestimes. Oct 01, 2014 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.
Check the timetable of our trains covering across central japan area. Shinagawa station is an important transportation hub where are connected shinkansen lines first stop on the tokaido line to nagoya and kyoto, jr lines including jr yamanote line and narita express and the keykiu lines. Kagoshimachuo n jr kansai hiroshima area pass hiroshima kyoto kobe nara miyajima osaka japan rail pass map. Jr tion shinkansen 1415 161718 19 1415 161718 19 shinkansen central te central te f o t z b l l b x s g ce osuka sobu line a express g v marunouchi te x v v v v x name of the stations gate to the train platforms platform number jr map legend shopping centers restaurants museum tokyo station 1st floor staircases elevators ticket gates gate b z.
The sanyo shinkansen is a line of the japanese shinkansen highspeed rail network, connecting shinosaka in osaka with hakata station in fukuoka, the two largest cities in western japan. Operated by the west japan railway company jr west, it is a westward continuation of the tokaido shinkansen and also serves other major cities in between on honshu and kyushu islands. It includes all rail routes for the kansai area, including jrwest routes. Discover shinagawa station with our station map your japan. Please click at the trains name under the railroad map below where you will get information about each lines main stations, required. Jr kyushu official site the route map and the timetable of jr kyushu trains. Sets were formed of upgraded 5000 and 7000 subseries vehicles with improved seating, and buffet cars were refurbished with a special seating area. Shinkansen tour package by jr tokai tours the shinkansen tour package. Legends lines covered by jr pass all information are accurate as at mar 2017. Fuji shizuoka, nagoya, kyoto, osaka, hiroshima, takayama, ise, alpineroute, world heritage siteshirakawago, kumano kodo, and more. Jr jr west osakanagoya takayamahokuriku area pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map. Take the hokuriku shinkansen to nagano station, then transfer to the nagano dentetsu line to yudanaka station, about a 60minute ride on the limited express. Shinjuku station map finding your way shinjuku station. But if you travel to the west from shinosaka, sakura has better interior as you saw.
Jr west s highestgrossing line is the sanyo shinkansen highspeed rail line between osaka and fukuoka. The west side of hakata station features the entrance to the hakata city commercial complex operated by kyushu railway jr kyushu, hakata station has grown in importance as a rail hub since 2011, when shinkansen through services from osaka to kagoshima began, linking the two cities in just under four hours. The tokaido shinkansen links tokyo, kyoto and osaka by bullet train. For areas other than the jr west area areas with yellow background, only the major stations are listed. Japan has an extensive and efficient train network.
On the east side of the walkway you can find jr platform 0 and the shinkansen platforms. The japan railways jr network, which can be accessed by the japan rail pass, practically covers all the country, with the addition of the new hokkaido shinkansen, and the popular tokaido shinkansen. Jr jr west ai kansai area pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map. The shinkansen line was opened as far as nagano in 1997 in time for the nagano winter olympics and extended.
For example limousine bus stop is on the east side. Looked at on the map, the pedestrian walkway on the second floor seems to cut the station in two. The east japan railway company is a major passenger railway company in japan and is the largest of the seven japan railways group companies. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about the japan rail pass including extensive information, is it worth it. You can find the updated pdf format timetable of most of express trains in kyushu. Discover shinagawa station with our station map your. Shinkansen route map guide to japan travel society oct 1, 2014 exactly 50. The sanyo shinkansen alone accounts for about 40% of jr west s passenger revenues. Read various information related to our company and service and be ready for your visitation to japan. Do you know where i can download a jr time table in english in printable form for example as a pdf. Jreast train info is an application that provides useful information to people who use jr east trains. The hokuriku shinkansen have four different types of shinkansen. Regional jr passes offers unlimited travel within a given area or route for a fraction of the cost of a japan rail pass and offers excellent value for money.
Enjoy easy access to information on sightseeing, shopping, and dining for each area and railway line. The jr kansai wide area pass is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign tourists, providing five consecutive days of unlimited travel on designated train and bus lines including unreserved seats on shinkansen and limited express trains in the kansai region. Nonreserved seats on kansaiairport express haruka special rapid services, rapid services, and local trains on jr west conventional lines separate express tickets are required for. Jun 07, 2015 bullet train japan the shinkansen passage animation, the hokuriku area shinkansen and shintakaoka station i took a picture by hokuriku area shinkansen and shintakaoka station on april 30, 2015. Travel area guide in west japan get the most out of your trip to west japan with the jr west rail pass. Shinkansen covered by jr pass stations near japan international and domestic airports. Download now download the official nationwide jr route map. The hokuriku shinkansen is a shinkansen line that connects tokyo with kanazawa. On the west side of the walkway you can find jr platforms 30 33, and kintetsu kyoto. When refunding the pass, a charge of 10% of the sales price in japanese yen will be required, and the remaining balance will be refunded.
Seat reservations in standard cars can be made up to 10 times per person for 3day passes and up to 16 times per person for 5day passes. Get kansai wide area pass for traveling in kansai area, such as osaka, kyoto, nara, kobe, himeji, igaueno, wakayama, shirahama as well as okayama, tottori, kinosakionsen and takamatsu in shikoku island. Travel on limited express and local jr services within the validity period. Limited express super hakuto runs between kyoto st. Check out all the stations, train services, line map, etc. However, id like to have a printed time table for when i dont have access to the internet. This scheme will help you to understand the shinkansen network. Jr west reservation system jr west s reservation website covers the tokaido, sanyo, kyushu, hokuriku and joetsu shinkansen, as well as the tohoku shinkansen as far as nasushiobara and limited express trains in western japan. The hokuriku arch pass can only be refunded at the station it was purchased from before the start of the validity period. Map of shinkansen highspeed train network in japan. Kansaihiroshima area pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map. Travel on sanyo shinkansen between shinosaka and hakata station fukuoka.
West japan railway company timetables, route maps, and. Jr east train info is an application that provides useful information to people who use jr east trains. You can book shinkansen and limited express train tickets for traveling to tokyo, mt. Ai chugoku maibara tsuruga wakayama himeji shinshimonoseki shinyamaguchi.
Read the latest travel and transportation information on the official website of central japan railway and be ready for your visitation to japan. Nonreserved seats on bullet train sanyo shinkansen shinosaka. Nov 14, 2019 there are many lines of shinkansen in japan. It can also be used by holders of selected regional rail passes for western japan to make seat reservations. Jr kyushu is constructing an extension to be known as the west kyushu shinkansen line of the kyushu shinkansen to nagasaki, partly to full shinkansen standard gauge construction standards takeo onsen nagasaki with the existing narrow gauge section between shintosu and takeo onsen to be upgraded as part of this project. Jr central official site the tokaido and the sanyo shinkansen timetable. Jr platforms 2 10 straddle both sides of the walkway. Jr east has great deals on passes for convenient travel in eastern japan. Unlimited rides on jr conventional lines running between nagoya, gero, takayama toyama, and linking kansaiairport. This allows you to get to wherever you need in little time. Okayama nonreserved seats on express trains haruka, kuroshio, thunderbird, kounotori, super hakuto kyoto.
The samurai town of sakura prospered as an 110,000koku castle town. Starting from nagano station, this hiking course takes you to the zenkoji temple seven gods of fortune venerated in the vicinity of the. The stations in red in the map have japan rail pass exchange offices. The shinkansen network accessible with your japan rail pass. Jr kyushu rail passes do not apply to shinkansen bullet train rides between hakata and kokura since this portion is a part of the sanyo shinkansen operated by the jr west. Before considering regional passes we suggest first finding out what is the japan rail pass and ensure all passengers are eligible for the japan rail pass. I know there are web sites where you can get train times for travel between two specific cities.
Osaka area route map jr west japan railway company. But most jr west deals cover only non reserved seat. Jr jr west kansai wide area pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map. Interactive and pdf downloadable maps to help you plan your trip to japan. Japan train timetables and route finders explaining hyperdia. There are all covered by the japan rail pass except nozomi and mizuho trains. It is designed by ken okuyama, in cooperation with kawasaki heavy industries the train is scheduled to enter service in 2024. Jr time table in english as a pdf japan lonely planet.
Shinkansen covered by jr pass stations near japan international and domestic airports stations with japan rail pass jr pass exchange o. The tokaido, the sanyo and the kyushu shinkansen bullet. Shinkansen platform announcements at shinkobe station duration. On the west side of the walkway you can find jr platforms 30 33, and kintetsu kyoto station. Jr lines throughout japan, including shinkansen bullet trains except for nozomi. It is intended to replace the e3 series, raising the top speed of the service from 275 kmh 171 mph to 300 kmh 186 mph. O transport services and routes not covered by this pass. The jr map is a vital tool for planning your trip to japan. There is no connection with the tokyo metro lines but there are two bus stations on both sides of the station. Jr jrwest ai kansai area pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map. Nonreserved seats on kansaiairport express haruka special rapid services, rapid services, and local trains on jrwest conventional lines separate express tickets are required for.
Information is provided from 6 am to 12 am 4 am to 2 am the following morning for the kyotoosakakobe area. The following are non jr lines and sections, indicated as 1 9 in the map, that may be traveled on though the japan rail pass is not valid for them by jr line express. Click on a letter to find a train station beginning with that letter, then click the station link to display the station layout. If you come from the yamanote line and if you have to take the shinkansen in shinagawa station sometimes more convenient than from tokyo station depending on where you are staying in the city, it is not necessary to leave the jr station. The japan rail map with over 4800 stations and 23000 km of rail freedom to explore. Get before you visiting japan so that you can get discounted price. While walking streets with a castle town atmosphere and viewing. Shinkansen bullet trains are the fastest and most convenient way of discovering japan. The sanyo shinkansen, sanyo shinkansen is a shinkansen line that connects osaka shinosaka station with fukuoka hakata station on the island of kyushu. A preseries set was delivered in june 2010 for extensive testing, with 23 fullproduction sets delivered between november 2012 and spring 2014. Find out about everything that is included in the japan rail pass. As mentioned above, jr shinagawa station has two main entrances west or takanawa side and the east or konan side there are two main gates inside jr shinagawa station, both in the central passageway the central gate, which is closer to the west side, and the north gate, which is a bit closer to the east side. 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. The company name is officially abbreviated as jreast or jr east in english, and as jr higashinihon jr, jeiaru higashinihon in japanese.
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