Central Japan Railway Company
Railway operator and freight mover in the central area of Japan, with current rail schedules and fares, as well as R&D activities in maglev systems. With annual report.
East Japan Railway
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.
Administers railway and bus service, real estate-related sales, rentals, brokerage, and appraisals, sports and leisure-related business, and travel services.
Informations 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.
Japanese Railways Page
Provides practical information about rail travel in Japan, especially budget travel by local trains.
JR Japan Rail Pass
Includes information on prices, validity period, and how to obtain one.
JR Kyushu
Includes guide to rail passes, access, map, and corporate information.
JR-West Rail Pass
Kansai area pass or Sanyo area pass. How to purchase from outside of Japan.
Kintetsu Corporation
Manages the Kinki Nippon Railway, as well as taxis, buses, freight forwarders, trucks, ferries, travel agencies, and real estate. Based in Osaka.
Monorails of Japan
Provides location, background, and history of monorails in use in Japan.
Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
Rail information for the Hakone, Kamakura, Izu and Mt. Fuji areas, free pass, and specials.
Shinkansen Lines
Shows routes of Japanese bullet trains.
Tips About Travelling Japan By Rail
Rail travel information with prices, schedules, and types of tickets.
West Japan Railway Company
Railway travel information, including route maps, JR Pass, tips, company information, and shinkansen.