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About Japan Railways

Japan's Shinkansen (bullet train) network is world-famous for its speed, punctuality, and safety. JR Group connects Tokyo with Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Sapporo at speeds up to 320 km/h. Average delay under 1 minute.

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Network Facts

Operator: JR Group
Track gauge: 1435 mm (Shinkansen)
Max speed: 320 km/h (E5 Series)
Network size: 27,000+ km
Currency: JPY

Railway Station Map

41 stations · click any pin for details

All stations

Popular Train Routes

20 routes · click any for schedule and fares

Train Services

16 trains · all classes and types

Full schedule

Cassiopeia Sleeper Tokyo-Sapporo

SLEEPER

#Cassiopeia

Fri, Sat

Hayabusa 1

Special

#Hayabusa 1

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Hayabusa 1 Tokyo-Sapporo

High-Speed

#Hayabusa 1

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Hikari 501

Express

#Hikari 501

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Kagayaki 1

Special

#Kagayaki 1

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Nozomi 1

Special

#Nozomi 1

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Nozomi 1 Tokyo-Hiroshima

High-Speed

#Nozomi 1

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Nozomi 100

Special

#Nozomi 100

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Sakura 551

Special

#Sakura 551

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Shinkansen Hayabusa

High-Speed

#HYB

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Shinkansen Hikari

High-Speed

#HKR

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Shinkansen Kodama

High-Speed

#KDM

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Shinkansen N700

Express

#N700

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Shinkansen Nozomi

High-Speed

#NZM

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Thunderbird

Express

#TBD

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Thunderbird Osaka-Kanazawa

Express

#Thunderbird 1

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Railway Stations

41 stations with departure boards

All stations

Everything for Japan rail travel

Train schedules

Official timetables for all trains

Ticket Prices

Economy, Business, Sleeper, First

Station Boards

Departure & arrival boards per station

Live Tracking

Real-time train status and delays

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Japan Railways: Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains does Japan have on TrainsTracking?

TrainsTracking lists 16 train services for Japan, covering intercity, express, regional and special trains sourced from official operators.

How many stations are listed for Japan?

We list 41 railway stations for Japan with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes.

How many train routes does Japan have?

TrainsTracking covers 20 train routes in Japan, each with detailed stop listings, distance, and journey time data.

How do I book Japan train tickets?

Book Japan train tickets at https://www.jrpass.com (JR Group). TrainsTracking provides scheduling data; use official booking sites to purchase tickets.

Is there live train tracking for Japan?

Yes. TrainsTracking provides live schedule tracking for Japan trains, syncing with official APIs to show real-time status.

What gauge does Japan railway use?

Japan's railways use 1435 mm (Shinkansen) track, covering approximately 27,000+ km of routes.

What are the fastest trains in Japan?

The fastest trains in Japan reach speeds of up to 320 km/h (E5 Series), operated by JR Group.

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