Japanese Stations

Published on : 21/06/2021
by : Japan Experience

Arashiyama train station at night
@Alessio Roversi, unsplash

Japan has over 8,500 railway stations across the country. But did you know that 45 out of the 50 busiest train stations in the world are in Japan?

Our train stations guides and regional cities travel tips

In Tokyo alone, the city has over 800 inter-connected train stations, 282 of which are subway stations, with hundreds more in each of the three surrounding densely populated suburban prefectures.

Truly, the many, many train stations throughout Japan are the gateway to exploring the country's most premier destinations, not just within individual cities, but across the country, utilizing the Shinkansen bullet train network that Japan is famous for.

With our guide, you will find more information about the most popular train stations in Japan, and take a look at our train ticket, Japan Rail Pass, and other transportation options for easy access to many of these stations for your next trip!