Other Railways
In addition to JR Group railways, private railways operate lines mainly from downtown areas to surrounding suburban areas. Making frequent round-trip runs connecting suburban residential areas with city centers, these non-JR lines are an important means of transportation for business commuters and students. They are also very convenient for visiting famous tourist spots like Hakone, Nikko, Toba, and other areas.
Main railway companies in the Tokyo area
| Destination | Railway | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Hakone | Odakyu Electric Railway | http://www.odakyu-group.co.jp/english/ |
| Nikko | Tobu Railway | http://www.tobu.co.jp: Japanese only |
| New Tokyo International Airport (Narita) |
Keisei Line | http://www.keisei.co.jp: Japanese only |
| Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) |
Keihin Kyuko Line | http://keikyu.co.jp/english/sitemap.html |
| Subway network (central Tokyo) |
Tokyo Metro | http://www.tokyometro.jp/e/index.html |
Railway companies in the Osaka area
| Destination | Railway | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Nara | Kinki Nippon Railways | http://www.kintetsu.co.jp: Japanese only |
| Kyoto | Keihan Railways | |
| Kobe | Hankyu Railways | |
| Kansai International Airport | Nankai Electric Railway |
