The Ultimate Guide to Using Trains in Japan

🚆There are five types of trains in Japan, ranging from slowest (local trains) to fastest (bullet trains).

🎟️Ticket options include the Japan Rail Pass, regional rail passes, rechargeable IC cards, and normal tickets.

📝When purchasing tickets, make sure to know the price of your destination station or choose the cheapest ticket and use the fare adjustment machine.

🚦At the ticket gates, use your rechargeable IC card or show your Japan Rail Pass, and take your ticket when needed.

📱The Japan Travel app by NAVITIME is a useful tool for planning your train trips and navigating the stations.

What are the different types of trains in Japan?

—There are five types of trains in Japan: local trains, rapid trains, express trains, limited express trains, and bullet trains.

What ticket options are available?

—Ticket options include the Japan Rail Pass, regional rail passes, rechargeable IC cards, and normal tickets.

How do I purchase tickets?

—You can purchase tickets at the ticket machines in the stations. Make sure to know the price of your destination station or choose the cheapest ticket and use the fare adjustment machine if needed.

How do I use the ticket gates?

—If you have a rechargeable IC card, simply touch it on the panel to enter and exit the gates. If you have a Japan Rail Pass, show it to the train staff. Take and keep your ticket when needed.

Is there a helpful app for navigating the train system?

—Yes, the Japan Travel app by NAVITIME is a useful tool for planning your train trips and navigating the stations.

00:00Introduction to using trains in Japan, including different train types and ticket options.

05:00How to purchase tickets and navigate through the ticket gates.

10:00Tips for using the Japan Rail Pass and rechargeable IC cards.

15:00Using the Japan Travel app by NAVITIME for planning trips and navigating the stations.