Please find some extra resources to make your train journeys in Japan easier to navigate:
Websites
- Tokyo Metro’s Official Website (in English)
- Japan Rail East (For booking tickets from/to Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Yokohama)
- Japan Rail West (For booking tickets from/to Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima)
- Japan Rail Pass Official Vendor
- Japan Rail Pass by Japan Experience (an alternative Canadian site where you can purchase several types of JR Passes)
- Tokyo Cheapo (a trainspotting guide for English speaking tourists)
Apps
While there is no official Jr App, there are three particularly helpful third-party apps that can assist you on your journeys:
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME (this app includes train times, local maps, travel guides, and more)
- Yomiwa (this app translates photos of Japanese characters into English)
- Official Tokyo Metro App
Rail Fan Magazine
Japan Railfan Club publishes a magazine eight times a year called “Rail Fan”. The Magazine includes profiles of current and past trains and advertises train-related events for members of the club. To join the club and receive the magazine, visit their website here.
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