Railroads of
Japan

31. MR - Matsuura Railway
    Matsuura Railway operates the 93.8 km Matsuura Line from Sasebo almost completely around the peninsula to Imari and Arita in Saga Prefecture.
    
    
    
32. NNR - Nishi-Nippon Railroad
    Nishi-Nippon Railroad operates lines in Fukuoka Prefecture.
    
    
33. Ichibata Electric Railway
    Ichibata Electric Railway is a local 42.0 km railway that connects the cities of Izumo and Matsue in Shimane Prefecture. Since its establishment in 1912, the railway has provided a safe, comfortable service as an important means of public transportion for local residents as well as visitors traveling to tourist attractions along the route. In 2010, a movie set on the Ichibata Electric Railway was released, bringing new fame to the railway in Japan. Today, it is known affectionately as Bataden by its patrons. Ichibata Electric Railway has also attracted public attention with a variety of services that are rare in Japan, such as its bicycle conveyance service, railcar pub (Suiden), and hands-on train-driver experience. It is also well-known for its unique exterior wraps.
    
    
34. Keifuku Electric Railroad
    Commuter rail in Kyoto Prefecture,
    
    
    
35. Aichi Loop (Kanyo) Railway
    Suburban loop line around Nagoya. The loop not fully complete and measures 45.3 km. It consists of the previous Okata Line from Okazaki to Shin Toyota (acquired from JR Central), and an extension constructed by the railway company from Shin Toyota to Kozoji. The line is electrified (1500 V) and links the Tokaido and Chuo main lines, bypassing the city centre.
    
    
    
36. Hakone Tozan Railway
    A ride on the Hakone Tozan Railway is a treat not only for railway fans: The small train winds itself through a narrow, densely wooded valley over many bridges and trough numerous tunnels, stopping at small stations along the way and changing directions at three switchbacks. The Hakone Tozan Line consists of two sections, a less spectacular section from Odawara to Hakone-Yumoto which is also used by Odakyu trains from central Tokyo, and the spectacular section from Hakone-Yumoto to Gora, where many travelers transfer to the cablecar towards Lake Ashi. The 35 minute train ride from Hakone-Yumoto to Gora is especially spectacular in June and July when thousands of ajisai (hydrangea) are in bloom along the tracks and are illuminated in the evenings.
    
    
    
37. Eizan Electric Railroad
    Eizan Electric Railroad is affiliated with Keihan and runs northward from Demachi-yanagi in Kyoto to a mountainous area dominated by Mt Hiei and Mt Kurama in Kyoto Prefecture.
    
    
    
38. Akita Nairiku Jyukan Railway
    94.2 km line from Kakunodate to Takanosu (Tohoku region)
    
    
39. Nishikigawa Railway
    32.7-km line runs from Kawanishi (on the JR West's Gantoku Line) to Nishiki-cho in Yamaguchi prefecture.
    
    
    
40. Tokyu
    Connects Tokyo Shibuya and Yokohama
    
    
41. Shutoken Shin Toshi Railway (Tsukuba Express)
    Tsukuba Express line that links Akihabara and Tsukuba. The trains run at a top speed of 130 km/h and rapid trains travel the 58.3 km line between the terminals in 45 minutes.
    
    
42. Enoden - Enoshima Electric Railway
    Enoden connects Kamakura Station in Kamakura, with Fujisawa Station in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture.
    
    
43. KEIO Electric Railway
    Keio Line from Shinjuku, and the Inokashira Line from Shibuya, through Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefectures over a total of 84.7km
    
    
44. Odakyu Electric Railway
    The Odakyu Railways network covers a broad range of sightseeing spots accessible for foreign visitors after they arrive at Narita or Haneda airports and travel to central Tokyo. With Odakyu, you can enjoy Shinjuku, Japan’s largest entertainment area; the beaches of Enoshima and the historic city of Kamakura; Tanzawa-Oyama, a famous hiking area in a beautiful natural setting; the Izu Peninsula, well known for its hot springs (onsen) and outdoor activities; Hakone, one of Japan’s most famous hot springs areas; and Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes region. Odakyu Railways provides convenient access to all these places.
    
    
45. Akechi Railway
    Akechi Railway took over the 25.1-km Akechi Line that branches off from the JR Central's Chuo main line at Ena. The other terminus at Akechi is an historical town that attracts tourists.
    
    
    

     
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