Railways
This category is for sites on railway transportation in Japan.
Central Japan Railway Company
- Railway operator and freight mover in the central area of Japan, with current rail schedules and fares, as well as research and development activities in Maglev systems. With annual report.http://jr-central.co.jp/english.nsf/
East Japan Railway
- Gives information on sightseeing, ticket information, table of fares and charges, access to Narita airport, rail passes, and English information services.http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
Hanshin Electric Railway Co.
- Administers railway and bus service, real estate-related sales, rentals, brokerage, and appraisals, sports and leisure-related business, and travel services.http://www.hanshin.co.jp/group/english/
Hyperpedia Timetable
- A Japan rail fare calculator.http://www.hyperdia.com/cgi-english/hyperWeb.cgi
Information for Railway Engineering
- Gives a brief history of Japanese railways from 1872, an overview of rail in Japan, and conferences on rail technology and issues.http://www.rtri.or.jp/japanrail/JapanRail_E.html
Japan Rail
- Japan train information, fares, and timetables.http://www.japanrail.com/
Japanese Railways Page
- Provides practical information about rail travel in Japan, especially budget travel by local trains.http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Cove/5750/
Japan's Railroads
- A guide to Japan's railroads for visitors, including the discount Seishun 18 Ticket.http://www.marguerite-site.com/English/Railroads/
JR Japan Rail Pass
- Includes information on prices, validity period, and how to obtain one.http://www.japanrailpass.net/
JR Kyushu
- Includes guide to rail passes, access, map, and corporate information.http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Monorails of Japan
- Provides location, background, and history of monorails in use in Japan.http://www.monorails.org/tMspages/Japan.html
Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
- Rail information for the Hakone, Kamakura, Izu and Mt. Fuji areas, free pass, and specials.http://www.odakyu.jp/english/
Shinkansen Lines- Shows routes of Japanese bullet trains.http://www.rtri.or.jp/japanrail/JPG/Japan.Map.Shinkansen.jpg
Tips About Travelling Japan By Rail
- Rail travel information with prices, schedules, and types of ticketshttp://www.geocities.com/leinsd/tips.html
West Japan Railway Company
- Railway travel information, including route maps, JR Pass, tips, company information, and shinkansen.http://www.westjr.co.jp/english/