IN JAPAN, RAIL IS THE WAY TO GO

Safety, access and ease of use make the Japan Rail Pass the best choice

The only destination in the world that can compete with Europe when it comes to offering an easy, efficient, far-reaching and state-of-the-art rail system is Japan, where some 26,000 trains depart daily on 12,400 miles of track. As does Japan, the system has an immaculate record for safety. The Shinkansen, better known as the “Bullet Train,” has carried 8 billion passengers and never suffered even a single fatality due to a crash or mishap. The Bullet Train is one of the icons of travel in Japan. Such trains as the Super Ozora, Narita Express and Sonic provide visitors an easy and economical way to tour Japan, allowing them to skip the hassle of airports and move easily about a country that is roughly the size of California... more information >>