http://www.jr-central.co.jp/info_e.nsf/doc/corp-infomenu_e

http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/

http://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/

The JAPAN RAIL PASS is a special ticket that is available only to travelers visiting Japan from foreign countries for sight-seeing. To be eligible to purchase a JAPAN RAIL PASS you must meet one of the following two conditions.

http://www.japanrailpass.net/

History and other information of JR can be found at East Japan Railway Culture Foundation website. JRTR is an English-language transport magazine published quarterly by East Japan Railway Culture Foundation. The magazine articles cover a broad range of international railway-related topics. JRTR is read by railway professionals, and opinion leaders in politics, business, universities and research institutions, libraries and the media.

http://www.japanrail.com/

A private page on Japanese Railways and destinations by train.

http://www.geocities.com/leinsd/index.html

http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/

Information and technology for Townpage "Route Search" (JR Travel Navigator) is provided by JR East Japan Marketing & Communications, Inc. All possible measures are taken to ensure accuracy of the contents for routes and prices, but can not be guaranteed. Search results are based on average time per journey and not according to the timetable

http://ekimae.itp.ne.jp/tra-bin/jrtrageng.cgi

http://www.westjr.co.jp/english/english/index.html

JR East train map for Tokyo

http://www.jreast.co.jp/e-info/map_a4ol.pdf

Hyperdia-timetable (digital timetable and course and fare search software) Hyperdia-timetable is a software product , which proposes the most suitable course , a train schedule and fares to the destination INSTANTLY, and it mounts the timetable data of the shinkansen ,limited express and express trains , local trains (Japan Railway) and airmail for each company of Japan. If only you appoint the departure station and the destination. You can find the shortest course out of more than 50,000 trains information.

http://www.hyperdia.com/cgi-english/

This one ticket enables you to ride on subways, private railways and buses (except for JR line) from morning to night, in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe, and Wakayama. This economical ticket is available for 2 days or 3 days use. You will receive special services in various facilities, including temples in Kyoto and Nara.

http://www.surutto.com/conts/ticket/3dayeng/

Airport express, “Skyliner” connects Narita Airport directly with downtown. It takes 51 minutes from Nippori Station, and 56 minutes from Keisei Ueno Station. Trains depart every 40 minutes.

http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/keisei_us/top.html

Tokyo Metro

From April 1, 2004, Teito Rapid Transit Authority embarks on a new step as Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Metro). Thus far, we have carried out our metro operation as a public transportation system on a mission to improve the metro network. From now on, upon completion of that mission of improving the metro network with Line 13 that is currently under construction as the last, we will dedicate ourselves to metro operation to make further efforts toward maintaining and improving safe and stable operation.

http://www.tokyometro.jp/e/index.html

Train map of all the JR and subway lines in Tokyo

http://www.hellonavi.com/folderb/notes/img/trainmap.pdf

http://www.bento.com/subtop5.html