Transportation in Japan

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Transportation

Japan has an efficient public transportation network, especially within metropolitan areas and between the large cities. Japanese public transportation is characterized by its punctuality, its superb service, and the large crowds of people using it.

Railways

Trains The best way to travel in Japan.

Shinkansen Japan's high speed train (bullet train).

Night Trains About Japanese sleeper trains.

Taking the train How to use Japanese trains.

Timetables About printed and online train timetables.

Guide to Train Tickets Details on regular and discount train tickets.

Rail Passes A list of the best rail passes in Japan.

Japan Rail Pass Unlimited, nationwide train travel for foreign tourists.

Seishun 18 Kippu Cheap ticket for unlimited travel on local trains.

Airplanes

International Air Travel About international air travel to Japan.

Domestic Air Travel About domestic air travel in Japan.

Discount Air Tickets A list of discount air tickets and offers.

Buses

Bus How to use local, short-distance buses.

Highway Bus About long-distance buses.

Ships

Domestic Ferries About ferry routes between Japan's islands.

Cars

Car Rental About renting a car in Japan.

Driving in Japan About driving a car in Japan.

Highways About Japan's network of expressways.

Taxi Japanese taxis.

Regional Transportation Pages

Transportation in Tokyo
Transportation in Sapporo
Transportation in Yokohama
Transportation in Nagoya
Transportation in Osaka
Transportation in Kyoto
Transportation in Kobe
Transportation in Hiroshima
Transportation in Fukuoka Narita Airport (Tokyo)
Haneda Airport (Tokyo)
Kansai Airport (Osaka)
Itami Airport (Osaka)
Central Japan Airport (Nagoya)
Kobe Airport

More Transportation Related Pages

Bicycles About everyday bicycles.

Survey: Commuting Survey about daily commuting.

Rush hours About the rush hours in Japanese cities.

Platform jingles About Tokyo's platform jingles.

Budget Travel Advice on saving money on your Japan trip.

Tour Packages About individual and guided package tours.

Asian-inspired Plasma TV Stands