Rail travel in Japan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Rail travel in Japan
Japan's railways are fast, highly efficient and cover the majority of the country, making this the transport mode of choice for most visitors. The first and most confusing aspect of Japan's railway system (especially within large cities likeTokyo) that you will encounter is the overlap of severalprivate railway networkswith the JR network. A given station can host several companies (JR and/or private), or the stations of distinct companies can be located next to the others. Tokyo also has two separate metro systems to add to the confusion. Being aware of this one fact will substantially reduce the confusion you experience trying to understand railway maps and find your way around. Visitors are usually astounded to find that Japanese trains, like other forms of mass transit,nearly always le
Rail travel in Japan Travel Guide Sections
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