Shinkansen, Train, Subway Lines in Nagoya

As part of our list of resources for visitors to Nagoya, Japan, below is a list of train lines in Nagoya, including high-speed shinkansen train service on the JR lines, and the local Nagoya City subway and train lines.

Japan Railways (JR Line)

The Central Japan Railway Company (in Nagoya, commonly called the JR Line) is the main railway company operating in the Chūbu (Nagoya) region of central Japan. The core of JR Central’s operations is the Tokaido Shinkansen, the main transportation artery linking Japan’s principal metropolitan areas of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The company also operates a network of 12 conventional lines centered on the Nagoya and Shizuoka areas.

— JR Tokaido Shinkansen High-Speed Train to Nagoya

JR Tokaido Shinkansen is high-speed railway line, operated by JR Central, connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka. The Tokaido Shinkansen is a popular choice for both business and leisure travelers, offering a fast and efficient way to travel between major Japanese cities.

— JR Takayama Line

JR Takayama Line is a railway line operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West). It connects Gifu Station in Gifu Prefecture to Toyama Station in Toyama Prefecture. The line is known for providing access to scenic areas in the Hida region, including Gero Onsen and Takayama.

— JR Taita Line

JR Taita Line is a railway line in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). It connects Tajimi Station in the city of Tajimi via Kani to Mino-Ōta Station.

— JR Tokaido Line

JR Tokaido Main Line is one of the most important railway corridors in Japan, connecting the major cities of Tokyo and Kobe via Shizuoka, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka.

— JR Chuo Line

JR Chuo Line leads through Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures all the way to Nagoya.

— JR Iida Line

JR Iida Line is a Japanese railway line connecting Toyohashi Station in Toyohashi, Aichi with Tatsuno Station in Tatsuno, Nagano, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central).

— JR Minobu Line

JR Minobu Line is a railway line in the Tōkai region of Japan operated by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). It connects Fuji Station in Fuji, Shizuoka to Kōfu Station in Kōfu, Yamanashi, and the Tōkaidō Main Line with the Chūō Main Line trunk railroads.

— JR Gotenba Line

JR Gotemba Line is a railway line in Japan operated by JR Central (Central Japan Railway Company). It connects Kōzu Station in Odawara to Numazu Station via Gotemba Station. The line is known for providing access to Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes region.

— JR Taketoyo Line

JR Taketoyo Line is a Japanese railway line which connects Ōbu Station in Ōbu with Taketoyo Station in Taketoyo, both located in Aichi Prefecture.

— JR Kansai Line

JR Kansai Main Line is a railway line in Japan, which connects Nagoya Station with JR Namba Station in Osaka.

— JR Meisho Line

JR Meishō Line is a railway line in Mie Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR Central (Central Japan Railway Company). It connects Matsusaka Station in Matsusaka with Ise-Okitsu Station in Tsu.

— JR Sangu Line

JR Sangū Line is a railway line run by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), connecting Taki Station with Toba Station in Mie Prefecture,Japan.

— JR Kisei Line

JR Kisei Main Line is a railroad line in Wakayama, Japan.

Nagoya Municipal Subway

Nagoya Subway has six lines: Higashiyama line, Meijo line, Meiko line, Tsurumai line, Sakura dori line, and Kamiiida line.

— Higashiyama Line

Higashiyama Line has 22 stations running east-west through the city from Takahata Station to Fujigaoka Station. It is the busiest subway line in Nagoya City and popular stations are Nagoya Station and Sakae Station.On subway maps and signage this line is color-coded yellow.

— Meijo Line

The Meijo Line is a loop line with 28 stations running through the major interchange stations of Kanayama, Sakae, and Ozone. The Meijo Line also connects to all the other subway lines. On subway maps and signage this line is color-coded purple.

— Meiko Line

Meiko Line has seven stations which run from Kanayama Station on the Meijo Subway Line to Nagoyako Station in Nagoya Port. This line operates through train services with the Meijo Subway Line.On subway maps and signage this line is color-coded purple.

— Tsurumai Line

Tsurumai Line has 20 stations from Kami Otai Station in Nagoya to Akaike Station in the neighboring city of Nisshin. On subway maps and signage this line is color-coded blue.

— Sakura dori Line

Sakura dori Line has 21 stations running from Nakamura Kuyakusho Station to Tokushige Station in the south east of Nagoya city. This line can be accessed directly from Nagoya Subway Station. On subway maps and signage this line is color-coded red.

— Kamiiida Line

There are just two stations on the Kamiiida Line: Kamiiida Station, and Heian-dori Station which connects with the Meijo Line.On subway maps and signage this line is color-coded pink.

Nagoya Railroad Meitetsu

Meitetsu Line is a railway line operated by the private railway operator Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu), connecting to Toyota, the Toyohashi area, and Gifu prefecture. This line is sometimes called the Meitetsu Limited Express.

From Chubu Centrair International Airport to Nagoya Station people take Meitetsu line, that provides the μ Sky Limited Express which takes just 28 minutes to travel between the airport and Meitetsu Nagoya Station. All seats on the μ Sky Limited Express are reserved seats.

Kintetsu

The Kintetsu Line is a comprehensive railway network in Japan, operated by Kintetsu Railway (Kinki Nippon Railway), that serves the Kansai region, particularly Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Mie, and Nagoya.

Aonami

Aonami Line has 11 stations from Nagoya Station to Kinjo Futo Station which is the nearest station to Legoland.

Shinkansen, Subway, and Train Lines in Nagoya, Japan