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Learn how to plan your JR Pass trip with these tools to find the best schedules, fares and travel information.

Amazingly, the top ten busiest train stations in the world are all in Japan. Here’s our guide to those incredible stations and the impressive numbers behind them.

From the world’s fastest train to the longest rail bridge, find out our Top 10 Amazing Facts About Japan’s Trains.

This iconic train is in service on the Akita Shinkansen line and famous for its red colour, modern design and top speed of 320 km/h (200 mph). Let’s take a closer look at the Komachi.

The Akita Shinkansen is mini-Shinkansen line and splits off the Tohoku Shinkansen line at Morioka station.

The Kagayaki Shinkansen train is the fastest train service between Tokyo and Kanazawa, learn about its schedule, tickets and the JR Pass.

The SAPHIR ODORIKO train is a wonderful resort excursion train, travelling from Tokyo down the scenic coastline of the Izu Peninsula.

The Nozomi train is the fastest train service between Kanto and Kyushu. Learn what the Nozomi is, how to ride it, tickets and alternatives.

The JR Keihin-Tohoku line (京浜東北線), is one of the most important railway lines crossing through Tokyo. The line runs from Yokohama station to Omiya stations.

The Japan Rail Pass can help you see a lot of Japan by train, but there are also private railways in Japan that can be useful.