Trains covered by the Japan Rail Pass
The Japan Rail Pass opens up almost the entire JR network. From high speed Shinkansen to scenic limited express lines and handy city loops, here is every train type you can ride with your pass.
Your pass covers
- Shinkansen bullet trains across Japan
- Limited express and express trains
- Rapid and local JR trains, including the Yamanote line
- Airport trains like Narita Express and Haruka
Shinkansen bullet trains
Ride Hikari, Kodama, Sakura, Tsubame, Hayabusa, Komachi, Kagayaki, Hakutaka and many more. Connect Tokyo with Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Sendai, Kanazawa and Aomori at up to 320 km per hour.
Limited express trains
Scenic limited express trains such as Hida, Thunderbird, Kuroshio and Super Ozora reach mountains, coasts and onsen towns beyond the Shinkansen. Seat reservations are free with your pass.
Rapid and local JR lines
Use your pass on JR rapid and local trains in every city, including the Yamanote line loop in Tokyo and the Osaka Loop line. Just walk through the ticket gate and board.
Airport trains
Narita Express connects Narita Airport with Tokyo, Shinjuku and Yokohama, and Haruka links Kansai Airport with Kyoto and Osaka. Both are included and make your first ride in Japan effortless.
JR buses and ferries
Your pass also covers local JR bus routes and the JR ferry to Miyajima, so you can reach the famous floating torii gate without an extra ticket.
Nozomi and Mizuho
The fastest Nozomi and Mizuho trains can be added with a supplementary ticket, while Hikari and Sakura on the same routes are fully included.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ride every Shinkansen with the pass?
You can ride almost every Shinkansen. Nozomi and Mizuho need a supplementary ticket.
Is the Yamanote line included?
Yes. The Yamanote line and other JR lines in Tokyo are included.
Is the Narita Express included?
Yes. Narita Express is fully included, with a free seat reservation.
Is the Miyajima ferry included?
Yes. The JR ferry to Miyajima is included in your pass.
Do I need seat reservations?
Reservations are free and recommended on Shinkansen and limited express trains. Local trains need no reservation.
One pass, the whole JR network
Order your Japan Rail Pass and ride Shinkansen, limited express and local trains across Japan.