ShinkansenView
Utilities
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Know the "now" of the Shinkansen on a map!
ShinkansenView displays approximate train positions based on standard timetables. Tap a train to see its timetable. Perfect for travelers and railway fans!
[Main Features]
- Near real-time map display: Check Shinkansen trains across Japan in near real time, color-coded by type.
- Detailed train info: Tap an icon for train name, number, current status, next station, etc.
- Real-time timetable: View all stops and scheduled times to see where the train is running or stopping now.
- Multilingual support: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, with easy in-app switching.
- Route filter: Choose lines like Tokaido, Sanyo, Tohoku, Hokuriku, etc.
- Customizable time: Set any date/time to simulate past or future operations.
- Easy operation: Intuitive interface; search trains from a list and see their location on the map instantly.
[Recommended For]
- Shinkansen trip or business travel planners
- Railway fans wanting more than basic transfer info
- Overseas visitors curious about Japan’s rail system
- Families who want to enjoy Shinkansen with kids
Experience a more convenient, more exciting Shinkansen journey with ShinkansenView!
Download now and feel the dynamism of Japan’s main artery!
*Note: Position/timetable data is calculated from public timetables and may differ from actual operation. Delay info not supported.*
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This update brings major improvements in performance and content.
- Greatly improved performance: taps and scrolling are now much more responsive
- Reduced battery consumption
- Fixed an issue where stations or trains could stop responding to taps
- The map now reopens at the location you were last viewing, even after a restart
- Greatly expanded tourist spot information: 160+ new sights, now covering every station
The developer, YUUSUKE HARASAWA, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Provider
- YUUSUKE HARASAWA
- Size
- 17.6 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 8 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- Copyright
- © 2025 ShinkansenView