Are all the trains in Japan “Shinkansen” bullet trains or similar fast trains?
Various types of trains run in Japan, and not all trains are Shinkansen. Current Shinkansen lines include: Tokaido, Sanyo, Tohoku, Yamagata, Akita, Joshinetsu, Nagano and Kyushu lines. There are other railway lines operated by Japan Railways (JR) and private railway companies. In large cities, subways and monorails are also operated. In Japan railway networks are well developed not only in large cities but also across the nation. Therefore, you will not have difficulty traveling by train in Japan. Please also note that the Japan Rail Pass is a very convenient and economical pass that will allow unlimited travel on JR lines in Japan including Shinkansen. For fares, valid periods, restrictions and other details, please refer to the following website.
