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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.
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
Popular Train Routes
Click any route for live schedule and fares
Train Services
11 trains · all classes and types
Cassiopeia Sleeper Tokyo-Sapporo
SLEEPER#Cassiopeia
Hayabusa 1
Special#Hayabusa 1
Hayabusa 1 Tokyo-Sapporo
High-Speed#Hayabusa 1
Hikari 501
Express#Hikari 501
Kagayaki 1
Special#Kagayaki 1
Nozomi 1
Special#Nozomi 1
Nozomi 1 Tokyo-Hiroshima
High-Speed#Nozomi 1
Nozomi 100
Special#Nozomi 100
Sakura 551
Special#Sakura 551
Shinkansen N700
Express#N700
Thunderbird Osaka-Kanazawa
Express#Thunderbird 1
Railway Stations
41 stations with departure boards
Fukui
FUKU · Fukui
Hachinohe
HACH · Hachinohe
Hakata
FUK · Fukuoka
Himeji
HMJ · Himeji
Hiroshima
HIRO · Hiroshima
Hiroshima
HIJ · Hiroshima
Kanazawa
KANA · Kanazawa
Kanazawa
KNZ · Kanazawa
Kokura Station
Kitakyushu
Kyoto
UKY · Kyoto
Kyoto
KYOT · Kyoto
Maibara
MAIB · Maibara
Morioka
MORI · Morioka
Morioka Station
Morioka
Nagano Station
Nagano
Nagoya
NGO · Nagoya
Nagoya
NAGO · Nagoya
Okayama
OKJ · Okayama
Omiya
OMIY · Omiya
Omiya Station
Saitama
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Japan Railways — FAQ
How many trains does Japan have on TrainsTracking?
TrainsTracking lists 11 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 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.