How to Take the Train in Japan Step by Step Guide

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Taking the train in Japan can be very confusing even for locals, here is a step by step guide on how to take the train in Japan.
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*TOPICS*
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Train Types
02:22 - Ticket Types
05:05 - Purchasing tickets/Using the Rechargeable IC card
10:36 - Passing the ticket gate
12:36 - Getting on and off the train
13:06 - A Useful App - for planning your trips
21:48 - Online Resources
25:11 - Useful Japanese Phrases
*RESOURCES*
Purchase the Japan Rail Pass (Cheapest option): bit.ly/3IhIi6e
5% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: MIKE5OFF
Japan Travel Route Search: japantravel.navitime.com/en/
All about Japan Rail Passes: japanrailpass.net/en/
Tourist Destination Guides: www.japan-guide.com/
English-Japanese, Japanese-English Dictionary: - jisho.org/
*DISCLAIMER*
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from. A big thank you if you decide to use it.

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@henryyan7250 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, this should be the authoritative video for Japan train travel. Thanks a bunch for doing this!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

@anamgulraiz4987 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! First time in Japan and this is very helpful

@LuckyG999 7 ай бұрын

Indeed. It is so useful that I came back for my revision class 😊

@slshippee1 Жыл бұрын

Most helpful video on novice visitors to Japan I've seen on KZfaq. Appreciate the efforts that went into this work.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment Steven, much appreciated. Mike

@benning8029 Жыл бұрын

Excellent illustrations in the area of using a very complex transportation system in Japan. Really appreciated your knowledge and expertise!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Hello Ben, thank you for the comment, much appreciated!

@user-zy6zv3gs1b 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you

@sarahlongman2938 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this!

@omarshabban4355 4 ай бұрын

that was very helpful, thank you

@PamAlen-if1jr Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial

@pan3da4 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, this video is really useful 😄

@edwardmarquez1799 8 ай бұрын

Thank you SO much for making this video.

@wenyzuwirna7876 3 ай бұрын

It’s really helpful. Thank youuuuuuu😊

@ussyrusmiatidewi7108 10 ай бұрын

So helpful & informative 👍🏻 thank you so much!

@miguelcancio8491 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! This was so helpful and really easy to follow.

@YaadainPoetry 3 ай бұрын

One of the best video ❤

@trc0o0az 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the detailed explanation. Have a nice day 😊

@brenskidfairy629 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this very informative video. 🙇‍♀

@vivianwong56 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for teaching us!

@TasteofRetirement Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you so much!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@brettrobinson4679 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike. Very informative. Cheers

@pianofortephilippines5640 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you so much for this video!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it was helpful.

@SmiileySmiiles Жыл бұрын

Really useful video ❤ Thanks

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful!

@whitecolourify Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the useful information!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@happyc6770 9 ай бұрын

thank you for this video, ill be visiting next week for the first time =)

@cynthiaasprodites1526 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@happysweety123 Жыл бұрын

This video is the most useful and clear detail I have ever seen. 👍 Thank you very much.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@blaba8812 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!! very helpful!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks.

@catbernstein8628 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Exactly the information a visitor needs. Thanks.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad it was helpful!

@TheJkiss3 Жыл бұрын

Glad I found your video!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@vsky2269 5 ай бұрын

Very Informative.Thank you Very much fr England.

@jessiesantiago7994 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Glad you made this video. Learned alot.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it was useful.

@johnwallgoeshard2 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, extremely informative!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew, much appreciated.

@Ivan-ev1yx Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, great video, very useful

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@borgielee 5 ай бұрын

The most helpful video for first time visitor.Thank you!

@Unli17 Жыл бұрын

Very educational and informative 👍

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! Glad it was helpful

@springflowers1181 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. The video is absolutely helpful!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you.

@sellyscapes Жыл бұрын

very helpful! thankyou so much for sharing!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, you're very welcome

@baanih583 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This video will help me a lot.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@royborda Жыл бұрын

Very informative, detailed. Thank you for creating this video.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks.

@vikasgawate9094 Жыл бұрын

Very useful information keep updating thanks 👍

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you, will do!

@withauntyyanti1117 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Mike. This is help much. Completly guidance.

@KanadeEngel 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the Video, it will be so helpful not to get lost on my Travel next year. Greetings from Germany :)

@mildredjarman7405 Жыл бұрын

I'm grateful that I found you. Thank you.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome.

@tonyvictor5017 10 ай бұрын

Im visiting Japan In january and found this video a great help for tourist visiting Japan for the first time

@Tom-cbd1313 Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, really found your video useful and informative.

@francesmaefano5783 9 ай бұрын

I love this so much! Thank you sir mike!!

@mikeinjap 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@gerrikim8545 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤this is so clear and helpful, great thorough information with enough detail without it being too complicated ❤❤❤❤❤

@elizabethramos5460 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Elizabeth!

@old-soul 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this very informative and helpful video. This is just what I need. New subscriber here 👍👍

@CurwynR 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this useful information for clueless travellers like myself 🙏

@kitpipat100 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. This video is very useful, and you explained it very clearly. 👍 👍 👍

@yumigormley3521 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found you! Thank you for the detailed information! This is exactly what I need for upcoming trip to Japan.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. Have an awesome trip!

@percy2600 Жыл бұрын

Great find. I had been watching tips on where to go to in Kyoto/Osaka but your video has the content in detail on how to use your transportation system. I greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, glad it was helpful to you.

@janicemiel2210 Жыл бұрын

This has been one of the most helpful videos I have seen. Thank you!!!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much.

@anavictoriagonzalezhijuelo2249 7 ай бұрын

So useful, I was starting to panic at the idea of getting lost or taking the wrong train, but your video explains the whole theme very well. Thank you so much

@kimkamkun09 11 ай бұрын

Your video is the most educational video I watched regarding riding japanese trains a really really big thank you to your knowledge

@xoxohsmfan 7 ай бұрын

Where was this when i needed it in 2017 😢 its very clear instruction !

@TrumpTrump-yp9ie Жыл бұрын

Great job explaining. Arigato Mike San .

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you. You are very welcome!

@TodoTravelShop Жыл бұрын

Visiting Japan soon, and this video clarified a lot of questions! Thanks so much for sharing this vital information.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Hello their, you are very welcome, glad it was useful.

@pandaed2009 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, it makes it easy for me to plan my trip to Japan end of this year. Cheers

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. Have an awesome trip!

@thomasgoh699 Жыл бұрын

Very useful video for travelling to Japan. Thank you!!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it was useful!

@dreamerforever6513 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your detailed and useful information. I'll be in Japan in two months.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, hope you have a great trip!

@gemmatorres1056 Жыл бұрын

Very informative and useful as I will be going to Japan this coming March. Thank you.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Have an awesome trip!

@sharonv Жыл бұрын

This is the most informative video on KZfaq about transportation in Japan! Thank you for sharing the Japan Travel app! It's way much better than using Google maps!👏👍

@randylivininsurprise5789 Жыл бұрын

You are awesome. I have viewed several videos. This is really helpful and easy to understand. Thank you!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Hello randy, thanks for the comment. Glad it was helpful.

@avacheung4339 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, thank you for sharing. It will be helpful for my future trip to Janpan. :)

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@terrymurphy3723 Жыл бұрын

thank you that was so helpfull we are coming to tokyo in may best video i have seen keep them coming

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Hello Terry, thanks for the comment. Hope you have an awesome trip!

@axios101 Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks from Italy! This video is TERRIFICALLY USEFUL!!! Very well explained and complete!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, glad it was helpful to you.

@nicahjoycebergavera2773 Жыл бұрын

So informative!! Thank you for this. I was able to continue with my DIY itinerary to Osaka this coming month 😊

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Hello Nicah, thank for the comment. Have a great trip!

@robfritz622 Жыл бұрын

Super Super helpful, very underrated video. Thank you very much!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, thanks for the response, much appreciated.

@hollyc3838 4 ай бұрын

Your instructions on how to use Navitime was great. Thank you for making it easy for me to navigate Japan train system.

@rosavilmadoctolero8468 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! :)

@dreamer4659 Жыл бұрын

This is really useful! Our group got lost trying to find the right train back, wish i found something similar to his 4 years ago

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! The train system can get pretty confusing.

@WhyX11 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@jeizschey 9 ай бұрын

I'm travelling to japan next month and this is super helpful! Thank you ❤

@mikeinjap 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome, have an awesome trip!

@ValerinaDaisyDays 3 ай бұрын

Im so lucky to watch this video. I get stressed fast when I'm lost and I will become overwhelmed so I'm glad I can study this before I go to Japan. I think Japan's extensive rail system is one of the most difficult mode of transport I am ever going to take

@carrieloren3403 Жыл бұрын

I am going to Japan in November and this video will be very useful for me. Thank you so much for creating this video! Liked and subscribed 😊

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Hi Carrie, thanks for the subscription, glad it was useful. Hope you have a great trip!

@nattidaleesom9330 Жыл бұрын

thank you

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@theinternationalist1357 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks. I think I'm ready for Japan this December 😊

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have an awesome trip!

@theinternationalist1357 Жыл бұрын

@@mikeinjap Mike-san, I know I'll get lost again when I arrive in HND this December 16th. Mike-san, I'm using JR Pass... can you give a directions to Sakado Station :)) I.e. From HND take the bus then ???? Oh I wonder if I can use the bus on my JR Pass? Thanks!

@sleadentures6377 Жыл бұрын

SUPER helpful!! Arigatōgozaimashita!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad it was helpful!

@cherylparkin8094 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much showing how to register step by step I’m coming to Japan in July Kind of overwhelming !

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You will be fine! Have an awesome trip!

@bz10000 9 ай бұрын

I saw very many explanations on the KZfaq and yours are the best and exactly what need to be. Great ❤

@mikeinjap 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ryansupersticioso Жыл бұрын

@mikeinjap please create more videos like this! This is the most informative video I've seen so far and I appreciate your effort and time investment in creating this. SO INFORMATIVE. Im going back to Tokyo this year and being stuck in my country for 2 years, I need some review again. You just gained a new subscriber. Much love and support from the Philippines. Arigato!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan, thanks for the subscription. Glad it was helpful!

@url.Natalia Жыл бұрын

I’m going to Japan in April for the first time. Your tips are very helpful for me. Thank you so much❣️

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, glad it was helpful to you.

@maiwurld2578 10 ай бұрын

Me too! Exited and nervous !

@Macky_Mouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the App it will be really helpful... that's the most part I'm scared to go to Japan.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Glad it was helpful.

@user-mj9ck9bb5p 5 ай бұрын

Your video is very informative. I really appreciate how you explained everything about train travel in Japan. ARIGATOU GUSAIMASU❤

@MsWalter22 Жыл бұрын

So far most helpful and simple video for first timers like me related to the commute system of Japan. Thank you!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you.

@manojfernando1028 Жыл бұрын

very useful.arigato

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@jameschong4957 Жыл бұрын

Thxxs

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@hanavy3416 Жыл бұрын

Luckily i found your video. I will travel to Japan in the next 2 weeks and still struggling on how to use the JR pass. To be honest, your information is very detailed and helpful. Thank you!!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful! Hope you have an awesome trip.

@FleetingArtist Жыл бұрын

Im planning on going to Japan too, was the JR Pass hard to use? also was it worth it?

@5canwalk Жыл бұрын

Great share! Thanks for teaching us so systematically!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

@sanjaydua Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, provides invaluable guidance. Which IC card can be charged using a credit card?

@coffeelatte3019 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Very informative. Thank you for making it. Hoping you could pls clarify… Why is the rail ticket price different when paying in cash vs using an IC card? I noticed on the navi app that sometimes the cash price is cheaper than the IC price and vice versa. Also, do we still need to get a rail ticket when using an IC? Or do we just need to scan the IC when we enter the station and again when we exit destination station? Thank you. Pls keep posting these informative video for us newbies to Japan. :)

@jacquietinkler8767 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video! I have watched a lot of videos about Japan and using the trains. You are really clear and thorough in your explanations and I feel a lot more confident tackling the trains on my own after watching this. Thank you! 有り難う!

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@edl742 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this clear and very helpful video it really clarifies the system a great deal. I have one question: In a lot of videos people walk through certain gates (eg at Tokyo Station) that seem to be general entrances to shopping or transit areas rather than the actual train platforms. Nevertheless people click through those gates with their IC card. Does that trigger a debit against the sum held on the IC card or does that only occur when passing in and out of the train platform gates? Many thanks Ed

@karenmarierogado-bancod2591 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I am going to Japan this July and this video will be very useful for me. I just want to ask, what’s the best way for me to get to Hiratsuka, Kanagawa coming from Narita Terminal? Just want your honest opinion on this and some tips as well? Thank you!

@eileenahuva242 Жыл бұрын

It will be my first trip to Japan in March next year and your video was very informative, thank you! 😊

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you. hope you have a great trip. March is a great time for the cherry blossoms in Tokyo.

@thomasyu2000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, after watched your vlog. I feel more confident in my up coming trip in Japan.

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas, hope you have a great trip to Japan!

@gadifreelance2382 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@GEMSTONE74 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation. Thank u! However u didn’t mention the different IC card like “welcome IC card” for tourists 😊

@mikeinjap Жыл бұрын

Hi Gemma, thanks for the comment. Oh yes, I did forget. Thanks for mentioning it. I've never used it before though, how is it?

@nml8160 10 ай бұрын

Glad I found your channel, a lot of helpful information in your videos. But a bit unsure what pass to purchase. What pass would you recommend for someone visiting Tokyo for five days? Mainly buses and metro? Thank you And can I use the recommended pass to get from Haneda Airport into Tokyo?