Web Directory

» Central Japan Railway Company
   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.
   http://english.jr-central.co.jp/index.html

» East Japan Railway
   Gives information on sightseeing, ticket information, table of fares and charges, access to Narita airport, rail passes, and English information services.
   http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/

» Hanshin Electric Railway Co.
   Administers railway and bus service, real estate-related sales, rentals, brokerage, and appraisals, sports and leisure-related business, and travel services.
   http://www.hanshin.co.jp/group/english/

» Information for Railway Engineering
   Gives a brief history of Japanese railways from 1872, an overview of rail in Japan, and conferences on rail technology and issues.
   http://www.rtri.or.jp/japanrail/JapanRail_E.html

» JR Japan Rail Pass
   Includes information on prices, validity period, and how to obtain one.
   http://www.japanrailpass.net/

» JR Kyushu
   Includes guide to rail passes, access, map, and corporate information.
   http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/

» Japan Rail
   Japan train information, fares, and timetables.
   http://www.japanrail.com/

» Japan Rail Pass
   Global sales agent. Includes resources on how to use and exchange, validity, travel tips and prices.
   http://www.jrpass.com/

» Monorails of Japan
   Provides location, background, and history of monorails in use in Japan.
   http://www.monorails.org/tMspages/Japan.html

» Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
   Rail information for the Hakone, Kamakura, Izu and Mt. Fuji areas, free pass, and specials.
   http://www.odakyu.jp/english/

» Shinkansen Lines
   Shows routes of Japanese bullet trains.
   http://www.rtri.or.jp/japanrail/JPG/Japan.Map.Shinkansen.jpg

» West Japan Railway Company
   Railway travel information, including route maps, JR Pass, tips, company information, and shinkansen.
   http://www.westjr.co.jp/english/