Riding the train can be a stressful thing, if you yourself do not know the type of train. If you are vacationing to Japan there are various types of trains in Japan with various names
I myself took a long time, to really understand the type of train in Japan. Since seeing the train route, would not want to have to know the type of Japanese train.
Train Type in Japan
Japan has 5 types of trains. The five types of trains in Japan are Local, Rapid, Express, Limited Express, and Super Express (Shinkansen). The explanation can be read in the article below.
Shinkansen / Super Express
Shinkansen or called the Super Express is the fastest train in Japan under the auspices of Japan Railway. Thus, shinkansen entered in the type of train that was covered by Japan Rail Pass. Japan Rail Pass itself is a pass issued by Japan Railway.
Please note, that the Shinkansen platform is different from other trains. And not all stations will be bypassed by shinkansen. Usually, the name of the station that opens the shinkansen route is the word 'shin' in front of it. Such as Shin-Osaka Station, Shin-Aomori, Shin-Asahikawa, and so forth.
Tokkyu / Limited Express
This type of train is the fastest train but not the type of shinkansen and commonly abbreviated as LTD.EXP. Stop at major stations in Japan and usually have names according to train routes. For example, Super Asuza, Limited Express Nanki, and others.
If you want to ride a Limited Express you must pay two types of tickets. Both types of tickets are base fare (basic ticket) and limited express fare at a cost of about 500 Yen to 4,000 yen.
Kyuko / Express
Still included in the fast train, but its speed under the Limited Express train. This type of train stops at some stations only. You must pay for base fare and express fare. The regular train name begins with EXP.
Kaisoku / Rapid
Rapid train or called kaisoku has the same ticket with local train (regular train). However, this train does not stop at all the stations that are passed and only stop at some small stations.
Futsu / Local
Here it is a local train that will stop at all stations. In addition, this train is the slowest in terms of speed and cheapest tickets.
Type of Train Ticket in Japan
The thing that often confuses is the type of Japanese train ticket you have to buy. Keep in mind, the type of ticket that must be purchased is influenced by the type of train selected yes. Generally there is one type of ticket to be paid on all Japanese trains called 'basic fare'.
Then, to catch a train like Express and Limited Express there will be an additional ticket fee called a ticket 'Limited Express Fare' or 'Express Fare'. There are other conditions, where the train that you will ride only use reserved seat system (must book a seat).
Then you also have to buy 'reservead seat fare'. In conclusion, if you ride a Limited Express with reserved seat then it must pay 3 types of tickets are basic fare, limited express fare and reservead seat fare. Let's check the explanation below.
Base Fare (Joshaken)
The basic fee is enforced in all types of Japanese trains. This ticket covers your travel costs from a destination A to destination B. The amount of the cost depends on the distance, where each kilometer is valued at 20 Yen.
Limited Express Fee (Tokkyuken)
This ticket is an additional ticket if you ride Limited Express or Shinkansen. The cost depends on the distance and distance and the type of train you ride. As an illustration, Tokkyuken for Shinkansen is 800 Yen to 8,000 Yen. As for the Limited Express train of 500 Yen to 4,000 Yen.
Express Fee (Kyukoken)
Similar to Limited Express, you also need to pay additional tickets to catch the Express Express (ie, Express Fee (Kyukoken). Ticket price must be paid around 500 Yen to 1,500 Yen, depending on the distance of destination.
Green Car Fee (Gurinken)
Green Car is a first class seat. If you want to ride this you have to pay an additional fee of about 700 Yen to 7,500 Yen. Back again on far and near destination.
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