The train service begins its services around 4.30am and run until 1am. To ensure to have the accurate operating time of the train line in Japan, we recommend you to check Jorudan.

In 2026, Japan Railways (JR) trains generally operate until approximately 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM. In major hubs like Tokyo, the last trains on high-traffic lines such as the Yamanote Line usually depart around 12:30 AM and complete their loops by 1:00 AM. On New Year's Eve, JR often operates special overnight services, but for standard daily travel, there is a "dead period" between 1:00 AM and 4:30 AM when the tracks undergo mandatory maintenance. It is a common tourist mistake to assume 24-hour service; if you miss the last "shuden" (last train), you will likely need to rely on a taxi or wait at a 24-hour manga cafe. High-speed Shinkansen services end much earlier, with the last long-distance departures typically scheduled between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM to ensure they reach their final destinations before the midnight track curfew.