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Rail travel in Japan
What is a JR Pass?
A JR Pass is a rail ticket that lets eligible travellers use specified JR routes for a set period at a fixed price.
A pass may cost less than separate tickets if you are travelling between several cities or making long-distance journeys. Add up the tickets for your actual itinerary and compare that total with the pass price.
Many visitor passes require Temporary Visitor status, but eligibility, covered routes, trains and seat rules differ by product. Reading this Canadian-English page does not establish your eligibility.
Official JR sources · checked October 6, 2026
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Japan transit routes and timetables
Choose a Japanese prefecture and the stops you’re travelling between. Set a date and time, then open a rail timetable or a bus-inclusive route on the external service.
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JR / private rail / subway / Shinkansen stationShinjuku Station新宿駅
JR / private rail / subway / Shinkansen stationShibuya Station渋谷駅
JR / private rail / subway / Shinkansen stationUeno Station上野駅
Choose a station here or on the nationwide rail map below, or type another station.
Rail, JR & subway
Choose origin and destination stations to open JR, Shinkansen, private-rail and subway timetables. You can also select a station on the nationwide map below.
Choose on the nationwide rail map ↓Check delays, cancellations and seat reservations with the operator before you travel.
JAPAN RAIL MAP
Japan Shinkansen, JR, private rail and subway map
Pan across Japan to see rail routes in other regions. Zoom in to select a station.
Use the map below to explore rail lines and stations across Japan.
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Thick blue lines mark Shinkansen routes. Region buttons move the map without hiding other regions. Pan and zoom to load nearby stations. Check a journey planner and the operator for current services, transfers and ticket validity.
Routes and station locations come from Japan’s 2025 MLIT railway dataset (CC BY 4.0). Korean and English station names use readings from station_database (CC BY-SA 4.0). Route colours are chosen for clarity on this site.
How do I check a train or bus journey in Japan?
Select a prefecture and rail or bus, then choose stops from the list or enter your own. For rail, you can also select a station on the nationwide map. Enter your travel date and choose departure time, arrival time, first service or last service before opening the external timetable. The date and time fields use Japan local time.
This planner does not sell tickets or confirm a service is running. The rail map shows lines and stations, not guaranteed direct trains or pass coverage. Check transfers, current timetables, disruptions and seat reservations with the operator before travelling.
Comparing passes? Browse the Canadian-English JR pass guide and add up the individual fares for the trains you plan to take. A pass is useful only when its coverage, validity period and eligibility match your itinerary.