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

Learn more about taking the train in Japan:

In this beginner's guide to using Japan's rail system we'll cover how to buy correct train tickets, finding your platform, riding the train, proper train etiquette, and much more.

- Chapters -
00:00 Introduction
01:08 Train Tickets
03:46 Train Categories
05:40 Riding Trains
07:29 Etiquette
08:35 Outro

- Video Credits -
Narrator: Andrew Marston
Videographers: Andrew Marston & Charles Sabas
Producer: Stefan Schauwecker

[jeremytm]

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.

[YurijVolkov]

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

[gewglesux]

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

[nicolasgoldring]

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. 🇯🇵🇺🇸

[kiritivarkur]

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

[EVL-xjvc]

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.

[reighlee]

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

[nyonyopraia]

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

[luigidelco]

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

[JackiJinx]

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!

[johnc]

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. 😀

[mickeyathanasiou]

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

[doioz]

Most informative video on this topic by far.

[emilioooo]

This looks so hard I feel like I would get lost easily

[credit-card-travel]

これは凄い

It’s amusing
It is listed about a way of the getting on and off of the train and the manner in the Japanese train is nice.

[MillennialTravelConfessions]

Great guide, definitely will be handy for first timers 👌

[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.

[fancytea]

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

[Jaytea]

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.

[SatishKumar]

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