Central Japan Railway Company - http://english.jr-central.co.jp/index.html
Railway operator and freight mover in the central area of Japan, with current rail schedules and fares, as well as research and development activities in Maglev systems. With annual report. |
East Japan Railway - http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
Gives information on sightseeing, ticket information, table of fares and charges, access to Narita airport, rail passes, and English information services. |
Hanshin Electric Railway Co. - http://www.hanshin.co.jp/group/english/
Administers railway and bus service, real estate-related sales, rentals, brokerage, and appraisals, sports and leisure-related business, and travel services. |
Hyperpedia Timetable - http://www.hyperdia.com/cgi-english/hyperWeb.cgi
A Japan rail fare calculator. |
Information for Railway Engineering - http://www.rtri.or.jp/japanrail/JapanRail_E.html
Gives a brief history of Japanese railways from 1872, an overview of rail in Japan, and conferences on rail technology and issues. |
Japan Rail - http://www.japanrail.com/
Japan train information, fares, and timetables. |
JR Japan Rail Pass - http://www.japanrailpass.net/
Includes information on prices, validity period, and how to obtain one. |
JR Kyushu - http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Includes guide to rail passes, access, map, and corporate information. |
Monorails of Japan - http://www.monorails.org/tMspages/Japan.html
Provides location, background, and history of monorails in use in Japan. |
Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. - http://www.odakyu.jp/english/
Rail information for the Hakone, Kamakura, Izu and Mt. Fuji areas, free pass, and specials. |
Shinkansen Lines - http://www.rtri.or.jp/japanrail/JPG/Japan.Map.Shinkansen.jpg
Shows routes of Japanese bullet trains. |
West Japan Railway Company - http://www.westjr.co.jp/english/
Railway travel information, including route maps, JR Pass, tips, company information, and shinkansen. |