Japan Transit Planner (Jorudan)
Detailed train routing across Japan including JR, subway, and private rail.
What Japan Transit Planner (Jorudan) is
Japan Transit Planner, powered by Jorudan, is a detailed train-routing tool covering Japan's dense rail network, including JR lines, subways, and private railways. Travelers use it to plan exact train connections, departure times, platforms, and fares across complex urban systems and intercity routes. Its strength is the precision of Japanese timetable data, which general map apps don't always match.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Comprehensive routing across JR, subway, and private rail lines
- ✓Exact departure and arrival times with transfer details
- ✓Fare calculations for journeys, helpful for budgeting
- ✓Options to compare routes by speed, transfers, or cost
- ✓English interface aimed at international visitors
Good to know
- Free for core route planning, with some premium features that may require payment.
- Route searches generally need a data connection to pull current timetables.
- Time-based searches assume scheduled service; check for delays during disruptions.
- Designed for Japan, so it won't help outside the country.
Tips from the road
- Search by station name in English or Japanese; Japanese input can improve match accuracy.
- Note whether a route uses JR lines if you hold a Japan Rail Pass, since that affects what's covered.
- Use the fare display to weigh a faster express against a cheaper local train.
- Screenshot your planned connection so you can follow platform and transfer details offline.
When to reach for it
Reach for it when navigating Japan's train system and you want precise timetables, platforms, and fares. For door-to-door train precision in Japan, it often beats generic map apps.
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Japan Transit Planner (Jorudan) — frequently asked
Does Japan Transit Planner cover private railways and subways?
Yes, it routes across JR, subway, and private rail lines, which is why it handles complex Japanese transfers well.
Is it free to use?
Core route searching is generally free, though some advanced features may be paid. Confirm current terms in the app.
Can it tell me which routes my Japan Rail Pass covers?
It shows the lines used for each route, so you can see whether a journey relies on JR lines, but always verify pass eligibility against current rules.