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There are many convenient, unique trains throughout Japan.
More than just a means of getting to your destination, riding them is a special experience in itself.
Discover trains you’d like to ride here and plan your journey!
JR-HOKKAIDO
JR Hokkaido trains run through the Hokkaido area. Your eyes will be glued to the grandeur of nature expanding outside your train window. The Hokkaido Shinkansen connects the island of Hokkaido with Japan’s main island of Honshu.
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Sapporo Station ⇔ Abashiri Station
The Link between Sapporo and Kitakami, the Gateway to the Okhotsk Region
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Asahikawa Station or Biei Station ⇔ Furano Station
Take a ride on a torokko train and enjoy one of Japan’s most spectacular views!
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Sapporo Station ⇔ New Chitose Airport Station
Direct airport connection – The trains to catch at the start and end of your journey!
JR-EAST
JR East trains primarily run through the Tohoku, Kanto, and Shinetsu areas. There are many trains that showcase the best of the areas they run through, including gourmet food and sake you can enjoy aboard the train. In addition, colorful shinkansen are also one of their appeals.
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Tokyo Station ⇔ Yamagata Station/Shinjo Station
Get excited for your trip! A Shinkansen brimming with Yamagata charm
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Tokyo Station ⇔ Tsuruga Station
Full of the latest technologies and Japanese charm, the Shinkansen (Bullet Trains) expand your travel options
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Tokyo Station ⇔ Echigo-Yuzawa Station - Niigata Station
Travel from Tokyo to the culinary capital of Niigata in elegance and comfort on a high-speed train
JR-CENTRAL
The trains of JR Tokai primarily run through the Chubu and Tokai areas. If you ride the “Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen” that connects Tokyo and Hakata with stops in Kyoto and Osaka, you can efficiently tour many of Japan’s highlights.
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How to take oversized baggage on the Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu, and Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen
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Nagoya Station ⇔ Kii-Katsuura Station
The first hybrid-engine express train in Japan to achieve top speeds. Convenient for accessing the World Heritage Kumano Kodo!
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Osaka Station/Nagoya Station ⇔ Takayama Station/Hida Furukawa Station/Toyama Station
A hybrid-engine express train running at top speeds along a route of unique attractions
JR-WEST
The trains of JR West primarily run through the Hokuriku, Kansai, and Chugoku areas. There are many sightseeing trains with designs with a Japanese atmosphere. If you ride these trains and tour the areas, you can experience Japanese traditional culture and history.
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Tokyo Station ⇔ Tsuruga Station
Full of the latest technologies and Japanese charm, the Shinkansen (Bullet Trains) expand your travel options
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Okayama Station ⇔ Uno Station
Unique Sightseeing Train “La Malle de Bois” – a Perfect Match for Art Lovers and Cycling Enthusiasts
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Onomichi Station ⇔ Miyajimaguchi Station
Island-gaze from the comfort of this train
JR-SHIKOKU
The trains of JR Shikoku run through the Shikoku area. If you spend a relaxing time touring the area aboard the train, it will be the ultimate soothing experience. The islands of Shikoku and Honshu are connected by a train that runs over the Great Seto Bridge.
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Okayama Station ⇔ Takamatsu Station
Enjoy the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea from the double-decker carriages of this train
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Matsuyama Station ⇔ Iyo-Ozu Station / Yawatahama Station
Experience the food and culture of Shikoku while enjoying spectacular scenery on a sightseeing train
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Okayama Station ⇔ Kochi Station
A train of children’s dreams traveling through Shikoku
JR-KYUSHU
The trains of JR Kyushu run through the Kyushu area. Please ride the many trains that have carefully-created interior and exterior designs. The Sanyo Shinkansen and local trains connect the islands of Kyushu and Honshu.
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Hakata Station ⇔ Beppu Station
Food, scenery, design. Leisurely savor the area’s charms from this sightseeing train!
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Takeo-onsen Station – Nagasaki Station (via Nagasaki Main Line) ⇔ Nagasaki Station – Takeo-onsen Station (via Omura Line)
Seaside Train Tours for the “Two Stars” of West Kyushu – Saga and Nagasaki
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Hakata Station ⇔ Kagoshima Chuo Station and beyond
A new, exceptional train packed with the charms of Kyushu
