Is Osaka East Line a JR line?


Is Osaka East Line a JR line? The Osaka Higashi Line (??????, Osaka-Higashi-sen) (Literally: Osaka East Line) is a railway line in Osaka, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR-West).


Is Shin-Osaka and Osaka the same JR train station?

There are a handful of major stations in the north of Osaka with similar names or similar locations. Shin-Osaka is the station where the shinkansen stops. Osaka Station is the main hub for all local commuter trains and subways. These two stations are four kilometers apart.


Can I use Suica in Osaka?

You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica for all trains, subways and buses in Osaka. You can also use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica at many shops, especially convenience stores. You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica in other parts of Japan as well. Buy Icoca cards from vending machines at JR stations in Osaka.


What is the JR East Line?

The East Japan Railway Company is a major passenger railway company in Japan and is the largest of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR-EAST or JR East in English, and as JR Higashi-Nihon in Japanese.


How do I know if a line is covered by JR Pass?

You can click or search your stations on our JRPASS Map. If you are not able to find the station using our map, it is probably not JR stations and the Japan rail pass does not cover it.


Does Kyoto have JR line?

From here, you can access the Shinkansen bullet train to Osaka, Tokyo, and many other destinations. Local JR lines in Kyoto include the Sagano Line and the Nara Line.


Is Osaka loop line covered by JR Pass?

The most useful train line is the Osaka Loop Line (frequently called just the “Loop Line”). You can use a Japan Rail Pass on this line. The best way to pay for all trains and subways in Osaka is with a prepaid Icoca card.


What is the main JR station in Osaka?

Osaka Station is a primary terminal for trains on JR Takarazuka Line to Sanin and the JR Kyoto Line to the Hokuriku regions. Additional JR lines – including the Osaka Loop, Yumesaki, and Kobe lines – can be accessed from Osaka Station.


Is JR East the same as JR?

The Japan Rail (JR) network of trains covers the whole of the country and JR East is responsible for the network in the east of Japan including Tokyo.


Which lines are not covered by JR Pass?

The JAPAN RAIL PASS is not valid for any seats, reserved or non-reserved, on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. Please use HIKARI, SAKURA, KODAMA and TSUBAME trains.


Can I use Suica on JR line?

The Suica can be used not only for JR East trains, but subways and buses as well. See the Suica Map for transportation systems you can use with the Suica. The Suica can also be used to pay for things with e-money. Buy soft drinks and coffee from vending machines and on the train.


Is Osaka Metro included in JR Pass?

The JR Pass does not allow you to ride on subways or trams within cities. However, most big cities have a few JR lines that you can use to go around, like the Osaka Loop or Kanjo line and the Tokyo Yamanote line, for example.


Can I travel to Osaka to Tokyo using JR Pass?

With your Japan Rail Pass The Hikari and Kodama trains on this line are covered by the pass, and can take you from Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka to either Shinagawa Station or Tokyo Station in Tokyo in under 3 hours.