快速
かいそく · kaisoku
rapid
What it means
A train that skips some stations on its line. It usually needs only the basic fare ticket.
Watch for
It is not a limited express. Some rapid trains have a reserved-seat car or Green Car that costs extra. Stops differ by line, so check the train type and stops.
On operators’ English pages
Rapid
See also
Sources
- Riding the Train - The Basics | West Japan Railway Company · JR West
- How to Use JR Hokkaido | Rail Passes & Tickets | HOKKAIDO RAILWAY COMPANY · JR Hokkaido
- Types of Tickets | Central Japan Railway Company · JR Central
Checked against operator and official sources · 2026-11-08