# Japanese Trains

> Japanese Trains is a travel guide covering Japan's railway network, operated primarily by the JR Group, including Shinkansen bullet trains, JR-East, Limited Express, and local trains, routes, classes, and stations.

## Trains
- [Shinkansen Trains](https://www.japanesetrains.com/shinkansen-trains): Bullet trains, up to 320 km/h
- [JR-East Trains](https://www.japanesetrains.com/jr-east-trains): Largest regional network (Tokyo, Tohoku)
- [Limited Express Trains](https://www.japanesetrains.com/limited-express-trains): Fastest intercity trains outside Shinkansen
- [Short-Distance Trains](https://www.japanesetrains.com/short-distance-trains): Local and rapid trains
- [Japan Railway System](https://www.japanesetrains.com/japan-railway-system): Overview of the JR Group and private railways

## Train Classes
- [Shinkansen Travel Classes](https://www.japanesetrains.com/shinkansen-travel-classes)
- [Limited Express Travel Classes](https://www.japanesetrains.com/limited-express-travel-classes)

## Popular Routes
- [All Routes](https://www.japanesetrains.com/popular-routes): Full overview of Japanese train routes
- [Tokyo to Kyoto](https://www.japanesetrains.com/tokyo-to-kyoto): From $145
- [Kyoto to Tokyo](https://www.japanesetrains.com/kyoto-to-tokyo): From $145
- [Tokyo to Osaka](https://www.japanesetrains.com/tokyo-to-osaka): From $151
- [Osaka to Tokyo](https://www.japanesetrains.com/osaka-to-tokyo): From $151
- [Kyoto to Osaka](https://www.japanesetrains.com/kyoto-to-osaka)
- [Osaka to Kyoto](https://www.japanesetrains.com/osaka-to-kyoto)
- [Tokyo to Nagoya](https://www.japanesetrains.com/tokyo-to-nagoya)
- [Nagoya to Tokyo](https://www.japanesetrains.com/nagoya-to-tokyo)
- [Tokyo to Hiroshima](https://www.japanesetrains.com/tokyo-to-hiroshima): From $200
- [Hiroshima to Tokyo](https://www.japanesetrains.com/hiroshima-to-tokyo): From $200
- [Kyoto to Hiroshima](https://www.japanesetrains.com/kyoto-to-hiroshima)
- [Hiroshima to Kyoto](https://www.japanesetrains.com/hiroshima-to-kyoto)
- [Kyoto to Nagoya](https://www.japanesetrains.com/kyoto-to-nagoya)
- [Nagoya to Kyoto](https://www.japanesetrains.com/nagoya-to-kyoto)
- [Osaka to Nagoya](https://www.japanesetrains.com/osaka-to-nagoya)
- [Nagoya to Osaka](https://www.japanesetrains.com/nagoya-to-osaka)
- [Fukuoka to Osaka](https://www.japanesetrains.com/fukuoka-to-osaka)
- [Osaka to Fukuoka](https://www.japanesetrains.com/osaka-to-fukuoka)
- [Fukuoka to Tokyo](https://www.japanesetrains.com/fukuoka-to-tokyo)
- [Tokyo to Fukuoka](https://www.japanesetrains.com/tokyo-to-fukuoka)
- [Fukuoka to Kyoto](https://www.japanesetrains.com/fukuoka-to-kyoto)
- [Kyoto to Fukuoka](https://www.japanesetrains.com/kyoto-to-fukuoka)
- [Fukuoka to Hiroshima](https://www.japanesetrains.com/fukuoka-to-hiroshima)
- [Hiroshima to Fukuoka](https://www.japanesetrains.com/hiroshima-to-fukuoka)
- [Nagano to Tokyo](https://www.japanesetrains.com/nagano-to-tokyo)
- [Tokyo to Nagano](https://www.japanesetrains.com/tokyo-to-nagano)
- [Odawara to Tokyo](https://www.japanesetrains.com/odawara-to-tokyo)
- [Tokyo to Odawara](https://www.japanesetrains.com/tokyo-to-odawara)
- [Narita Airport to Tokyo](https://www.japanesetrains.com/narita-airport-to-tokyo)
- [Tokyo to Narita Airport](https://www.japanesetrains.com/tokyo-to-narita-airport)

## Train Stations
- [All Stations](https://www.japanesetrains.com/main-train-stations): Overview of major stations
- [Tokyo Train Station](https://www.japanesetrains.com/tokyo-train-station)
- [Nagoya Train Station](https://www.japanesetrains.com/nagoya-train-station)
- [Kyoto Train Station](https://www.japanesetrains.com/kyoto-train-station)
- [Osaka Train Stations](https://www.japanesetrains.com/osaka-train-stations)
- [Hiroshima Train Station](https://www.japanesetrains.com/hiroshima-train-station)

## Tickets
- [Japanese Train Tickets](https://www.japanesetrains.com/japanese-train-tickets)
- [Book Train Tickets](https://rail.ninja/japan-trains): Official ticket booking partner (Rail Ninja)

## About
Japanese Trains covers Japan's railway network, operated primarily by the JR Group (six regional companies: JR Hokkaido, JR East, JR Central, JR West, JR Shikoku, JR Kyushu, plus JR Freight), which controls about 80% of the country's railroads, spanning 30,625 km. The flagship Shinkansen bullet trains reach up to 320 km/h, with services including Nozomi (fastest), Hikari (JR Pass-covered), and Kodama (all stops). Private railway companies operate over 2,870 km of additional lines. Japanese Trains is an unofficial, independent guide site with information about Japan's rail network; it does not own or operate any trains. The site is brought to you by Rail Ninja for ticket bookings.