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Fuji Excursion
The is a regular limited express service operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Fuji Kyuko, between Shinjuku on the Chūō Line (some services extended to Chiba on the Chūō-Sobu Line) and Kawaguchiko on the Fujikyuko Line. Summary Services begins operation with the implementation on the timetable revision on 16 March 2019. It is the first routinely operated limited express between JR and Fuji Kyuko. Service pattern Two or three round trips are operated per day, and these services are coupled with Azusa or Kaiji services (with the same train number) between Ōtsuki and Shinjuku. Sometimes Fuji Excursion operates itself only. Stops ( Chiba → Funabashi → Kinshichō → ) Shinjuku - Tachikawa - Hachiōji - Ōtsuki - Tsurubunkadaigakumae - Shimoyoshida - Mt. Fuji - Fujikyu-Highland - Kawaguchiko Rolling stock All services are operated by E353 series 3-car sets, numbered 1 to 3, with car 1 at the Shinjuku end. Between Ōtsuki Ōtsuki may re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limited Express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes. Japan The term "limited express" is a common translation of the Japanese compound noun ; literally "special express"; often abbreviated as . Although some operators translate the word differently, this section is about ''tokubetsu kyūkō'' trains in Japan regardless of the translation by the operators. This term also includes terms with ''limited express'' in them, such as . There are two types of limited express trains: intercity and commuter. The former type of limited express trains generally use long-distance coaches, equipped better than other ordinary express trains, including reserved seating, dining cars or food and beverage carts, and "green cars" (first class cars). The latter type of limited express train usually incurs no surcharge, but seating is usually first-come, f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funabashi Station
is a railway station in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Chiba, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and the private railway operator Tobu Railway. Lines Funabashi Station is served by the JR East Sōbu Main Line and from the starting point of that line at Tokyo Station. It also forms the eastern terminal station, terminus of the Tōbu Urban Park Line (Tōbu Noda Line). Passengers can also transfer to nearby Keisei Funabashi Station on the Keisei Main Line. JR East The JR East station has two elevated island platforms, with the station building located underneath. The station has a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office and also a "View Plaza" travel agency. Platforms Tobu The Tobu station is elevated and consists of a single elevated island platform serving two tracks, with an elevated station building underneath. Access to the JR East station is by a ground-level concourse. Platforms History What is now the JR East Funabashi Station opened ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Named Passenger Trains Of Japan
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List Of Named Passenger Trains Of Japan
This article contains lists of named passenger trains in Japan. Shinkansen (bullet trains) Daytime trains Limited express (partial list) Express Rapid Night trains Limited express Express Rapid See also * Rail transport in Japan References * JR Timetable, December 2008 * * {{reflist List of named passenger trains of Japan Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ... Named passenger trains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Rail Pass
The , also called the JR Pass, is a rail pass for overseas visitors sold by the Japan Railways Group, and is valid for travel on all major forms of transportation provided by the JR Group in Japan, with a few exceptions. The Rail Pass is designed to stimulate travel and tourism throughout the country. It is only cost effective for long-distance travel, particularly by bullet train. While the savings from extensive travel can be considerable, those who travel too little may in fact lose money on a rail pass. The Japan Rail Pass is of limited use within larger cities, as private operators generally do not accept the Rail Pass. In Tokyo, for instance, it covers the Yamanote Line which goes to several popular tourist areas, as well as in Osaka on the Osaka Loop Line, plus in Kyoto on the Nara Line and Sagano Line. Rail Pass The national Rail Pass comes in two varieties, one for each class of service, and (first class car). Furthermore, the pass is time limited based on the length of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaiji (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It runs mainly between Shinjuku Station in Tokyo and Kōfu Station in Kōfu, Yamanashi via the Chūō Main Line. ''Chiba Kaiji'', between Chiba and Ryūō, ''Hamakaiji'', between Yokohama and Matsumoto, ''Yama Kaiji'', Between Tachikawa and Kobuchizawa, also exist as seasonal variants. Route ''Kaiji'' - (Some trains operate between and .) ''Chiba Kaiji'' - - ''Hamakaiji'' - - Yama Kaiji Tachikawa - Kobuchizawa Rolling stock From 2018, new E353 series EMUs were introduced on ''Kaiji'' services, replacing the E257 series trains. The new trains feature power outlets for passenger use and WiFi internet service. ''Kaiji'' *E353 series EMUs (since 1 July 2018) ; Former *E257 series EMUs (from 2001 to 15 March 2019) * 183/189 series EMUs (regular services until 2002 and seasonal extra services until 2018) ''Chiba Kaiji'' *E257-500 series ''Hamakaiji'' * 185 series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azusa (train)
The ''Azusa'' ( ja, あずさ) is a limited express service operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), which mainly run between and via the Chūō Main Line and Shinonoi Line. The name ''Azusa'' is taken from the Azusa River in Matsumoto, Nagano. On the Chūō Main Line, limited express ''Kaiji (train), Kaiji'' also runs between / , and / . The ''Super Azusa'' ( ja, スーパーあずさ, links=no) was a former name given to services operated with superior tilt-body rolling stock, namely the E351 series, and the E353 series (prior to 16 March 2019). Service pattern and stops As of 16 March 2019, 18 round trips are operated every day. All trains run on the Chūō Main Line and Shinonoi Line, with few of them also running on the Sōbu Main Line and Ōito Line. Stops * No brackets denote stations that most or all ''Azusa'' services stop. * Round brackets () denote stations that some ''Azusa'' services stop. * Square brackets【】denote stations / sections th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujikyu-Highland Station
is a railway station on the Fujikyuko Line in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan, operated by Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu). It is located at an altitude of . Lines Fujikyu-Highland Station is served by the privately operated Fujikyuko Line from to , and lies from the terminus of the line at Ōtsuki Station. Station layout The station is staffed and consists of one side platform serving a single bidirectional track. It has a waiting room but no toilet facilities. The station is staffed. Adjacent stations History The station opened on 1 December 1961 as . It was renamed Fujikyu-Highland Station on 11 January 1981. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2015, the station was used by an average of 1135 passengers daily. Surrounding area * Fuji-Q Highland theme park * Fujikawaguchiko High School * Yoshida-nishi Elementary School * Chūō Expressway The is a national expressway in Japan. It is owned and operated by NEXCO Central. Naming Officially the expressway is des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimoyoshida Station
is a railway station on the Fujikyuko Line in the city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan, operated by private railway operator Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu). Lines Shimoyoshida Station is served by the privately operated Fujikyuko Line from to , and lies from the terminus of the line at Ōtsuki Station. Station layout The station is staffed and consists of an island platform serving two tracks, with the station building located on the south ( down) side of the tracks. Passengers cross the track between the platforms via a level crossing. It has a waiting room and toilet facilities. The station is staffed. Platforms Blue Train Terrace On 29 April 2011, an area called the "Shimoyoshida Station Blue Train Terrace" was opened next to the station. This consists of a paved recreation area with tables next to a former 14 series "Blue Train" sleeping car, No. SuHaNeFu 14-20, which was part of the formation of the last run of the '' Hokuriku'' overnight service in March 2010. Three freig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsurubunkadaigakumae Station
is a railway station on the Fujikyuko Line in the city of Tsuru, Yamanashi, Japan, operated by Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu). Lines Tsurubunkadaigakumae Station is served by the privately operated Fujikyuko Line from to , and lies from the terminus of the line at Ōtsuki Station. Station layout The station is staffed and consists of a single side platform serving a single bidirectional track, with the station building located on the south side of the track. It has a waiting room and toilet facilities. Adjacent stations History Tsurubunkadaigakumae Station opened on 16 November 2004. Surrounding area * Tsuru University Tsuru University (都留文科大学 ''Tsuru Bunka Daigaku'', literally Tsuru University of Humanities) is a small municipal university located in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The university has around 3,000 students and 85 faculty. ... (after which the station is named) * Tsuru Municipal Athletic Park * Uguisu Hall * References External lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōtsuki Station
is a railway station on the Chūō Main Line in the city of Ōtsuki, Yamanashi, Japan, jointly operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Fuji Kyuko. Lines Ōtsuki Station is served by the Chūō Main Line (including Chūō Line (Rapid) services) from Tokyo, and is 87.8 rail kilometers from the terminus of the line at Tokyo Station on the Chūō Main Line. It is also the terminus of the privately operated Fujikyuko Line to . '' Kaiji'' limited express services and some ''Azusa'' and ''Super Azusa'' limited express services stop at this station.JR Timetable, October 2012 issue, p.112-113 A limited amount of ''Narita Express'' trains also stop at this station, with some of them continuing on to on the Fujikyuko Line. Station layout The JR East section of the station consists of one side platform and one island platform serving three tracks, connected by a footbridge. The station has a ''Midori no Madoguchi'' staffed ticket office. The Fujikyuko section of the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hachiōji Station
is a junction passenger railway station located in the city of Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It opened on 11 August 1889.JR EasHachiōji Station informationRetrieved on 21 August 2008. Lines The Chūō Main Line passes through Hachiōji Station, which is 47.4 kilometers from the terminus of the line at Tokyo Station. The Yokohama Line (to Higashi-Kanagawa) and Hachikō Line (to Komagawa) terminate here. Keiō Hachiōji Station on the Keiō Line is located about 400 metres northeast from here. Station layout The station consists of three island platforms serving four tracks with the platforms connected the elevated station building. The station has a "Midori no Madoguchi" staffed ticket office. Platforms History Hachiōji Station opened on 11 August 1889. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR East. Station numbering was introduced on 20 August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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