How to Use Trains in Japan | japan-guide.com

[@jeremytm6529]

I’m Japanese and I use trains every day. I think this video is very well made. The editor must know Japan very well or must be a resident. Like the backpack part and the way you wait in line before getting on that may seem like nothing but is very important.

[@Shubhranil-km9ss]

does rural japan also have connection to railway?

[@gewglesux]

"Train etiquette" something the NYC animals need to learn. Thanks for posting this video.

[@thelastcommander8765]

@Xros Heart Federation Your train is shit anyway.

[@waileonglum2738]

And Malaysia.

[@waileonglum2738]

The Last Commander your comment is uncalled for.

[@claireglory]

god bless indian train passengers. lol

[@jeromejoz5935]

@@thelastcommander8765 Am a local Filipino, and I agree 100%. We only have 3 train lines in an area densely populated with 12.8million. And just recently, one line exploded, destroying 3 stations and stopping the entire line.

[@YurijVolkov]

IC Card + Google Maps = amazing experience. Without modern technologies I don't know what would I do.

[@tenavalenti]

Yurii Volkov Hello Yurii. When using Google Maps on your cell phone, how do you get service? I’m with Sprint in the USA.

[@YurijVolkov]

@@tenavalenti Hello. If I understood correctly, you ask me how to get access to Internet? There are several ways: 1. Rent mobile Wi-Fi router (usually, Hotels provide it for free but you can rent it at the airport) or 2. Rent local SIM card (usually at the airport). You can read in more detailed here: rental.cdjapan.co.jp/

[@tenavalenti]

Yurii Volkov Thank you!

[@akiraono6677]

If you understand japanese, try using yahoo maps as it is more precise in case the train is late or delayed 😊

[@MsLashun]

Will a 7 day JR pass cover the local trains as well?? Or will I need an IC card too??

[@nicolasgoldring7128]

This is a country that, in some point in my life, I absolutely must visit. I mean, Japan is just... beautiful. The culture. The people. The music. The cuisine. The landscapes. The history. The language. This country may be thin in width, but it has so much beautiful things to offer. It is the jewel of the Pacific Ocean. One of the most beautiful countries on Earth. I absolutely dream of traveling to this fantastic place one day. Much love from the United States. 日本あなたはとても美しいです. あなたを愛してます. 🇯🇵🇺🇸

[@yudaisakamoto5373]

I don't understand English well... Anyway thanks!

[@Finedeserthouses]

I hope you can visit Japan someday! 😊

[@exoizlyfe6079]

“The history” *crosses out the World War 2 events under fascism*

[@mark964]

My dream is coming true after the impact of COVID. I am visiting in 2023 and staying with a Japanese family to learn a lot more about Japan

[@macc22-y3r]

@@yudaisakamoto5373 but you seems to me though

[@hiyovo5695]

海外の方だけではなく、日本人にも再認識させてくれる素晴らしい動画だと思います。日本に向かう前日や飛行機の中でこの動画をみておけば十分なくらい情報がつまっています！ Have a nice trip!!

[@shenkyo678]

Aye sir!!

[@EVL-xj5vc]

Great video! Just to share a tip, when you arrive at a new area and train station, it is always a good idea to check the train schedules and plan ahead. To make travelling efficient. Tokyo is huge, some further places like Disney / outlet shopping are accessible by normal trains that stop at every station and also rapid trains which run every hour and get you there faster.

[@johnc2438]

Traveled to Japan in October 2019; trains were great! Shinkansen to Hiroshima, back to Kyoto, and return to Tokyo. Trains and subways in Tokyo crowded but excellent. Narita Express comfortable and quick. Enoden local out of Kamakura "kawaii" and fun! Monorail to Haneda airport on last day, very enjoyable (bit sad at having to leave). Everything was easy to figure out, especially with the English available everywhere to guide "gaijin" like me (thank you for the graciousness, Japan). Wife and I will return as soon as travel bans are lifted. Wonderful train system run by a wonderful people: a model for the world. 😀

[@Jinxed11]

I have a trip this month and I'm so nervous about being lost. And yet I was fine navigating numerous times in NY without asking for help!

[@luigidelco8443]

After being in Japan four times, it was nice to recognize many stations like Ikebukuro, Shinjuku and Enoshima with just a glimpse. Right now I'm chilling at my hostal after a long day of walking and taking trains. Nice video

[@Jaytea671]

This a very informative vid that I wished I saw before my Japan trip. Point 6 at 8:23 didn’t register with me until my third to the last day in Japan. I was sitting on the priority bench and then I looked directly across and finally saw the mother with infant and people with disabilities decal. If you’re on a long distance train you’re allowed to sit in chairs that are reserved until the passenger arrives from a later station. I kept mine clean and didn’t recline the seat. You can tell if a seat is reserved if the train has the reservation lights. Above the seats are lights and the legend is also there to guide you. I believe a yellow light means reserved but no passenger yet. Green means the seat is reserved and if you don’t see a body they’re probably in the restroom. If you don’t reserve a seat you could also be near a restroom standing or sitting. One particular long distance train I was on got so crowded near the restrooms that other pax started standing in the aisle right next to me and the fam. You hear everything and it can be a bit awkward especially if you snore. Not that I snore or anything. 🤥. Lastly I also just wanted to mention one thing if you’re checking out the country side. Things aren’t always on time in smaller towns in Japan. In the busy cities you can count on either getting on the wrong train if you get on one five minutes early or missing it entirely if you’re a minute late. However in the smaller towns near Mt. Fuji things are a little laid back and well delayed. We missed our train because the bus was more than twelve minutes late. It totally skipped a time slot and was several minutes late for its next time. I recommend being at your trains platform at least 45 minutes prior departure (in the smaller towns near Mt. Fuji). Hope this helps.

[@mickeyathanasiou9891]

5 trips to Japan, from North to South, I never had any worry about paying for the ticket. As it's simple, your MIND !!

[@nyonyopraia]

For the first timer maybe quite confusing, but after 3 or 4 times, you'll be chillin like resident. It's easy.

[@moshimoshi.yusuke]

日本へようこそ welcome !

[@kiritivarkur9300]

Me: I'm probably gonna never go to Japan in my lifetime. KZbin: wanna watch how to ride in a train in Japan? Me: *Yes*

[@mayclark3659]

I second that feeling my friend....

[@SekoyaBarbee]

You’ll be there soon

[@tabido_ch]

きっぷの種類、列車の乗り方、利用方が詳しくわかりやすく説明されている

[@sowgingchen2139]

Came out just in time for my trip to Japan this weekend!

[@japanguide]

Perfect! Have a good trip!

[@jimharris5616]

I was stationed in Japan while in the service 60 years ago. It was mostly paper tickets then. There was talk about a "rail pass card" but for getting around locally and into Tokyo the paper ticket was the way to go.

[@ganesanr736]

1963 you were in Japan. Bullet Trains started ?

[@jimharris5616]

@@ganesanr736 As best I can remember the bullet trains started in 1964 a few months before the Olympics.

[@ganesanr736]

@@jimharris5616 Thank you - Very gald to hear.

[@QZ8KRWLS]

This should be required viewing for all tourist. It was a shock when the border reopened after COVID... Now I am enjoying them

[@itsmemyselfandi1131]

Japan technology are really awesome. I really admire working in there.

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Great guide, definitely will be handy for first timers 👌

[@doioz]

Most informative video on this topic by far.

[@chilllajasih]

never been in japan but feels like im already a master in this. thank you for the insightful video!!

[@japanguide]

You're welcome!

[@星流れてた]

日本の事を海外の動画で見るの好きだわ…日本ぽさがすごい出てる。

[@syf27111982]

Some trains are reserved seats only, especially limited express trains. One example is Narita Express.

[@yoimati]

very well made video! This is also a great guide when japanese people (we) explain what the train riding system like to foreign travelers in station.

[@airzulu2733]

Japanese trains are superb .efficient, well made and those who look after them and the passengers . Best I've used anywhere in the world .

[@kiramanana]

Hearing this video makes me so glad to have a train pass my whole life and a house in japan

[@spicecrop]

I don't know why everyone always skips how to use the kiosks. That is literally one of the most important things to know to use.

[@exoizlyfe6079]

5:02 That chart right there was all I needed lol

[@fearlessfoxfilms]

These trains are awesome. I was on three in 2019.

[@reighlee6651]

the japanese railway system is both very amazing and very intimidating xD ahhahah

[@DrBreyn]

Thank you so much! This video was a pleasure to watch

[@japanguide]

Thank you very much for the nice comment!

[@AraigumaKostin]

Japan Rail pass = must buy for trip to Japan.

[@ぽきちゃんねる-d7t]

I want Japanese people who are not accustomed to trains to see it. It's a very easy-to-understand video!

[@evenstarelectricrailway3281]

If you try the prepaid IC Card option like I always do, be aware that, in case you buy it at day 1 and ask for it refunded at day last, there will be a service charge, and THEY WON'T EVEN BOTHER TELLING YOU ABOUT IT BEFORE PROCESSING.

[@lucretiaruple3187]

Evenstar Electric Railway How much does the card cost?

[@omelette429]

Thank you! I'll be visiting for my first time in a few days. Definitely feeling more confident now

[@elderaarondavis1]

Back in 2008, there was no smartphone for me. Nowadays I felt unbelievable that I was able to get around Hong Kong’s winding roads and confusing trains/buses network without any maps and phones! Today I don’t think I can do that no more being so dependent on google map

[@fancytea5031]

Thank u so much for this video also thank you to all the comments giving extra tips it's really helpful!

[@SatishKumar41]

Thank you for this nice informative video. It gave me good confidence for my future visit to Japan ☺️

[@N真っ黄色]

Japan is useful to use the train. So,I often used it. Train companies in Japan are very kind for all passengers. I hope people who come from the warld to use train in Japan. You will be amazed trains network and covenience!

[@wanashthegash]

The backpack, and stepping on and off the train feels like common sense, something alot of people here in Sweden have none of, many people have there bags on the seats so that no one else can sit there.

[@RealKingRishi]

Trains in Japan look cool!

[@ky09n]

日本の電車を完全に理解するのはとてもとても難しいです。 ですが、それを使いこなせたならあなたはどこまでも行けるでしょう。 線路はどこまでも続きます。良い旅を。

[@fk-vx1kt]

ブルテレ ウェーイ

[@sitaanstudio8392]

I always used JR rail pass, because some rail so confuses. But this video can help more..Thanks

[@TheCeleron450]

JR passes have their limits and can create interesting problems when you mix JR and Private rail lines on the same trip.

[@rachelcookie321]

I’m going to japan in a few months for a one year high school abroad program. I’m going to go to a school in Okayama but want to hangout with friends who live in Kurashiki so I will likely need to take a train. I was really nervous but this video really helped. Thanks!

[@Mason58654]

It’s always a wonderful day for a ride on the train.

[@ChucklePottery]

Japan:charge visitor lower so they can visit more places and spend more Paris:let's do the opposite

[@gewglesux]

Ahhh but loveee Paris...

[@Gencturk92]

@@gewglesux nothing special about paris or UK or anywhere in europe

[@gewglesux]

@@Gencturk92 I used to say the same thing until i discovered travel. Yeah, sure Europe has taken a tumble and now considered a mess. I look past that. I see OLD Architecture, Statues and things. I'm a Amateur Photographer and there's plenty to shoot there. I loves Asia too... Sadly, I've only been to the Major countries I still have time.

[@Gencturk92]

@@gewglesux go to calgary canada or south american countries or even china, better places

[@gewglesux]

@@Gencturk92 I've never been to Calgary. Never been to South America... Been to china it's lovely there. Thanks for the tips though!

[@ponyrang]

Wow, My best friend, Thank you for your hard work in making the video. I enjoyed the good video. Have a happy day.

[@TokyoCityscape]

Great Video!! Easy to understand explanation!! ^^

[@doncoleman4938]

Japanese trains level of efficiency must be by far the best anywhere. The Tokyo network is incredibly easy to use and so cheap and clean.

[@Dreamtoeurope]

I m from bangladeshi, i will comeing soon . I follow your video , this is informative video

[@ryokophreak]

Thank you very much for this. Going next month :)

[@japanguide]

Have a good trip!

[@ryokophreak]

@@japanguide Thanks. 4 days in Osaka, 4 in Kyoto and 7 in Tokyo. I will have a rail pass. :) Hope I don't get lost in Shinjuku station. Lol. Hear it's a complicated maze.

[@glenn8452]

@@ryokophreak There is more than 200 exits at Shinjuku station. Just ask the train station employee where the line you want is, he/she will point you in the right direction. I needed help getting to the Chou line back to Tokyo station. Wear comfortable shoes!

[@ryokophreak]

@@glenn8452 thank you for the advice. Appreciate it :)

[@glenn8452]

@@ryokophreak Here is a short raw clip of Shinjuku station on a Sunday evening around 6pm last November (Looking for the Chou line) Tanoshimu! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d37bdYCnoZuVnas

[@alexa-pz8wk]

i used trains during my second trip to japan this november. it was so fun. once i even saw two little japanese boys in their brown school uniforms traveling by themselves.

[@Grue3]

You need to cover "one-man" operation trains where you pay directly to the driver and exit through the front door only. No IC cards obviously and no change!

[@jamir2602]

Very informative 👍

[@ando1135]

specific pro tip: if you are traveling to sapporo from shin-hakodate-hokuto station for say, sapporo snow festival season.....RESERVE A SEAT on the train ride from shin-hakodate to sapporo...i didnt, and had to stand...for 3 hours....

[@lucretiaruple3187]

Interesting I’m actually going to Japan for that same event. Do you reserve a seat when you show your JRpass?

[@amandaquinlivan5443]

I wish someone would cover the Izumo/Seto Sunrise train in detail, as I am struggling to get answers for things like luggage storage given its an overnight long distance train and other tips and tricks with it :(

[@mPDC-gh8jy]

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[@yu-ic4te]

Very informative video 👍

[@迷迷鼠]

The train in thumbnail is the Kiha-110 Series. I saw them on Iiyama Line.

[@laminipathirana4873]

Thanks for making a video like this.

[@richellerodriguez7567]

Fyi. We downloaded suica eng app. And it was so convenient. Just add money electronically through apple pay. However, it will only download if you have iphone x. Not sure about samsung or other phones. We also bought JR pass for JR lines. We used Google Maps the whole entire time. We also asked information staff and they were helpful.

[@lucretiaruple3187]

Richelle Rodriguez So you didn’t need to get the card or you could reload it using Apple Pay and not have to go to a machine?

[@Thomas1980]

Great Video!

[@Thomas1980]

wow...very nice travel video... great !

[@QuarioQuario54321]

It can be useful to learn what models run on your line you you can see what your train will have

[@Hispandinavian]

I wish the US would have an efficient rail network nationwide, especially away from the coasts. We did prior to the 1950s, but the auto mobile industry squeezed it out. AMTRAK is fun for long haul site seeing, but rickety compared to Japan and Europe. I loved riding trains since I was a small child.

[@KellieLStimson]

Very useful.

[@Cliffdog01]

That was helpful, but the two types of trains not mentioned (and the hardest to find information on) are the private train lines (Keisei line or Choshi). JR Pass doesn't cover the Skyliner from Narita or the small local Choshi Denkitetsudo. Also, highlighting how to find Ticket vendors/machines that accept Credit/Debit Cards, as well as how to navigate clunky Japanese booking sites, would be helpful in a follow-up video.

[@alexa-pz8wk]

5:55 two little schoolgirls going on public transportation by themselves. proves how japan trains young individuals to be independent and how safe/reliable their public transportation system is.

[@levisniceguy]

The Japan railway is Modern and wery Big. I Like Japan. 💚🧡💜💙🇯🇵

[@tomo_mix]

最初の富士山の美しさ！！❤️

[@danivenk]

Just to be clear, in the video you tell about 快速 having more stops than 急行 trains. But I can not find an example for this. From what I find it is actually the other way around with in order of more stops to less, 急行 than either 快速急行 or 快速. I just thought I'd tell you guys. I've looked at the line charts of 東武, 東急, 京成, 京急, 阪神, 阪急, 南海 and 近鉄

[@gazel7424]

Dani van Enk There is not a standard train category system, so it is different on different train companies

[@LordArioh]

I was concerned first time going to Japan if I get lost, with no internet, but everything was so intuitive, JR staff and locals very helpful, I got comfortable within a couple of hours. Still have problems finding right subway at Shinjuku, but that's due to I always use JRpass and avoid most of uncovered lines. If anyone is a bit scared, don't be, it's very easy.

[@NoctLightCloud]

I recommend the IC card, since otherwise you need to worry each time if you've bought the correct paper ticket. BUT I do have 3 questions: 1. Does the fare adjustment also include charging your IC card? 2. Can you sit on priority seats if there aren't any elderly people around? 3. Why do I see men in "women only" carts?

[@newperson6418]

I think that women-only carts are only for some time. For example, only the morning hours of commuting .

[@mPDC-gh8jy]

A1 Nop. A2 Yep. A3 Because the rule be applied for a limited time. It's not for 24/7 even if "women only" indicated on the car.

[@NoctLightCloud]

@@mPDC-gh8jy Thank you! But for A1, are you sure? I asked my Japanese friend today and she claims that you can recharge your IC card at those fare adjustment machines, at least in Kansai. I will go check it myself the next days :)

[@mPDC-gh8jy]

@@NoctLightCloud Oh, sorry, I misunderstood your question. When you quit the ride with a paper ticket, I meant when you get off the train at a station before reached your original destination, "the change" doesn't return/charge back to your card even if you insert both the paper ticket and the card to the machine. Apart from this, I believe that the machine has the normal charging function tho. Your friends answer would be correct.

[@NoctLightCloud]

@@mPDC-gh8jy Ah I see! Sorry, I think I didn't write my question clear enough. Thank you for taking your time to answer it :') 😃

[@yb97]

You can eat and drink in Shinkansen. They sell Bento box and beverages inside cars.

[@jimmyboesono4078]

nice video, thanks

[@Roshi_710]

One thing about the Japan Rail Pass is that you can’t go on the Nozomi or Mizuho bullet train services.

[@star-tingwithmyintuition3463]

very helpful thank you!

[@きっきー-c6s]

welcome to Japan.

[@GammaRBLX]

I love japan

[@johncmeyer5832]

I took the trains every day that I was in Tokyo, including a day trip out to Kamakura. Very convenient.

[@william719]

So John, I'm visiting Tokyo for my first time in late October for a couple of weeks. Any suggestions for a newbie that will most likely be totally lost trying to figure out the train system? Thank you!

[@johncmeyer5832]

@@william719 I recommend getting an English or a bilingual rail map of Tokyo. Each station has maps on the walls and each line has its own color, once you find the line you want just follow that colored line and the map will show where that line goes. The first time you look at one of those maps, it'll look like someone dropped a plate of multi-colored linguini on the floor but after a short period of time you will see the logic and be able to follow the maps. The stations in Tokyo will have the names of places in Japanese and English. If you need help at the station, ask an attendant. They'll guide you even if they don't speak English.

[@william719]

@@johncmeyer5832 That linguini comment made me laugh. Thanks for the helpful info. I'll definitely take your advice on those maps. Take care and thanks so much for replying.

[@MusicIsLegal]

Always when i travel in Japan i manage to get on the wrong train and it skips my station :( It is very unclear which train stops at which station and you just need to have luck :(

[@astrokier]

Btw guys, JR pass is brilliant but do not use Klook, their refund process is extremely difficult, you have to post the tickets to their office in China, and that’s not it. They gave you an address which their local Chinese courier is not able to locate when they tried delivering it. Then we asked if Klook can contact the local courier company. You never hear back from them, and when you chase it up: apparently, Klook put a note on the system to say that the parcel (tickets) was being held in customs. How and what did the courier company tried delivery? Or Klook simply does not want to refund?

[@tismediatravelwalkvideos3017]

Awesome! Nice video! Thanks!

[@edwardvictorau]

Not all train companies accept IC Card, eg Yui Rail of Okinawa and Matsuyama in Shikoku do not. Please take note.

[@DAVIDTHAYNE]

Thank you for the nice video. I think the first train line was opened in 1872 and and not 1870.

[@japanguide]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes we say 1872 in the video :)

[@After4th]

Don't forget to take your one way ticket from the ticket gate if your destination requires to transfer to another line.

[@Leo-ww9ug]

Useful info

[@kona_moon6055]

Sometimes, riding train is the main objective, not just means to go from A to B.

[@Shiromochimochi]

The easiest way is to buy an IC card at a convenience store For Shinkansen tickets, reception at the station or the Internet is the easiest. have a nice trip 良い旅を

[@NoshAbroad]

The easiest way is to just Use your iPhone 8 or X Xs or 11

[@青狐あお]

日本の鉄道は日本人でも迷うことがあるんです... Japanese railways sometimes get lost even for Japanese people ...

[@青崩山峰]

英訳がおかしいよ get lost は迷う人を主語にとるから、Japanese people get lost が文の核になる Even Japanese people sometimes get lost when using Japanese trains.かな

[@青狐あお]

岑峰嶺峯 ありがとうございます。英語はできないけど雰囲気だけでも伝わってほしかったんですけど、やっぱり間違ってましたか...

[@mosty3446]

Actually, when you take a Express train(急行) in JR, additional fee required. But all Express trains are disappeared in JR.

[@GlennKinz]

By any chance do you know what kind of backpack that is at 8:00? I really like it!

[@japanguide]

Hi! It's a Yoshida&Porter Rucksack. It looks like they are out of stock now unfortunately: www.yoshidakaban.com/en/product/101723.html

[@oneclickworkshop9853]

Safety of tracks maintenance workers is very important

[@MohsinShaikh-ih6mh]

Japan is the country which is A+in all the things love it Thank you sir for this video I'm going to shift after three years to Japan after completing my Japanese language study Thank you ❤️❤️

[@mlakshmi3401]

Worlds best Railway 😍

[@ILOVE_Namazu]

地元が写っててかなり嬉しい

[@stuartpaulsmith3186]

I want to travel around Japan a bit, but do feel genuinely nervous about getting lost finding the correct platform, or that I will board the wrong train, when having to take multiple trains from different companies in a single journey e.g. Tokyo to Sapporo.😔

[@山下軍]

発音が良すぎて 自動再生の英語字幕が完璧

[@user-mn5jk1bg5y]

激寒マジレスすると英語の自動字幕は日本語に比べたら相当精度高いよ それでもこんなに合うのはすごいんだろうけど

[@山下軍]

まぁ確かに、 もはや発音側も人間と違いわかんないもんね。

[@mPDC-gh8jy]

自動「生成」な。

[@brianwheway1933]

recently I traveled on UK ( so called high speed train) some one was talking about how good it was, I fell about laughing, and told them how bad it was, and compared it with the Japanese network, standards, attitude, and philosophy, they soon shut up. nice vid by the way

[@aneksamun]

I wish there would be information about how to use JP Rail Pass :(