Japan train

With many advantages such as a developed system covering all provinces and cities, reasonable prices with extremely economical incentive packages, accurate time, frequent and frequent trips... the tram is the means of transport.

On the other hand, the complex and interwoven train system, especially in big cities, can make you extremely confused and scared to lose it if this is your first time using this type of transport. this facility in Japan.

Types of electric trains

The types of trains have different travel times and prices, so an overview of the types of trains operating in Japan will make it easier for you to choose your route. Currently, Japan has 5 popular types of trains, which differ in the number of stops and speed:

• Regular Train (Local/Kakueki-teisha/Futsu-densha)
• Rapid Train (Rapid/Kaisoku)
• Express train (Express/Kyuko)
• Limited Express (Tokkyu)
• Shinkansen bullet train (Super Express)

Useful information:

1. Order of trains by number of stops and travel time:

Local > Rapid > Express > Limited Express > Shinkansen

2. The faster the train moves, the higher the price.

3. Local and Rapid trains have the most economical prices, suitable for sightseeing in small areas such as the inner city. Even some places can only be reached by Local train. But do not choose this type of train for long distance travel because it is too time consuming.

4. Shinkansen trains are suitable for long distance travel, such as from city/province to another city/province, saving time, comfortable seating space.

5. Limited Express trains are often used to move from the airport, quite convenient, fast and reasonably priced.

Notes when traveling by train

Stand in line at the correct position to ensure safety. Signs on the ground: two feet, yellow lines…

Stand in line at the position where your car will board to avoid losing time and missing the train.

Wait a bit when the train door opens so that all passengers on the train get off and then board the train (people waiting to board the train wait in line at both sides of the door, people getting off the train will get off in the middle). After the people got off the train, the people who got on the train started to get on.

Pay attention to some polite rules on the train: do not talk on the phone loudly, do not sit in the priority seat if not in priority, do not smoke, do not throw garbage in the wrong place, do not put luggage and belongings on Other seats…

Do not bring bulky luggage when taking the train because there is no place to put it. Use the luggage service to the hotel or the Coin Locker locker

Some carriages are all pink for women only, if you are a man and enter the wrong car, just move to the next car. If you are a woman, take advantage of this benefit!

Make sure to bring all your belongings before getting off the train

Most trams are equipped with an electronic board above the boarding gate inside the train, and there are also broadcasts in Japanese and English about the route of the train and the names of the next stations. So you should pay attention to observe and listen to get to the right station to go.