Limited Express Trains (Tokkyu)

These are the trains that run from major cities to other cities or country centres. They usually provide a limited number of stops and many amenities such as private compartments, food counters or table service, or first class seats with individual video screens.

'251' Series Super View Odoriko Express run by JR East from Tokyo to the Izo Peninsula.

'651' Series Super Hitachi Express run by JR East from Tokyo to Hitachi & Iwaki.

'883' Series Sonic Express run by JR Kyushu from Hakata to Oita.

'10000' Series HiSE Romance Express run by the Odakyu Electric Railway from Tokyo to Hakone-Yumoto, a popular tourist and honeymoon destination. It is an 11-car articulated EMU.

Also included in this category are the trains that run a dedicated service from the International airports (Narita and Kansai) to major cities (Tokyo and Osaka/Kyoto).

'253' Series Narita Express (N'EX) run by JR East from Tokyo to Narita Airport.

'Rapi:t' Express run by the Nankai Railway from Osaka to Kansai Airport.

Most photos courtesy JRE or Bob Wright.
Moving train banners thanks to Hideo KASHIWAKUMA.