Your Essential Companion for Exploring Japan’s Heartland by Rail and Road

Japan is a land of exquisite contrasts—ancient shrines nestled beside neon towers, tranquil gardens shadowed by bullet trains. To navigate such a densely populated and intricately connected country, you need more than just a general overview—you need clarity, precision, and detail. That’s exactly what this Japan West & Central Railway & Road Map by ITMB provides.

This map has been carefully designed to highlight the rail corridors and road networks of Japan’s most visited and vibrant regions—Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and more. Whether you're planning a rail-focused itinerary on the world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains or taking the scenic road route across Honshu, this map is the perfect guide.

What Makes This Map Special?

🧭 Ideal For:

• 🚄 Rail travellers using Japan’s renowned high-speed network

• 🗺️ Independent tourists navigating by car or local train

• 📚 Students and researchers needing clear, geographic context

• 🎒 Backpackers and budget adventurers planning city-to-city movement

• 🏯 Travel planners building itineraries through Japan’s cultural corridor

🛡️ Optional Lamination for Durability

We offer this map in a laminated finish, ideal for field use, planning, or pinboarding.

✔️ Write on/wipe off with whiteboard markers
✔️ Apply Mark-It-Dots to track your route or mark favourite spots
✔️ Laminated with 80-micron gloss plastic, encapsulating both sides for long-lasting protection against tears, spills, and wear

📝 Please note: The laminated version is made from a folded map carefully flattened before lamination, so light crease lines may remain visible.

Why Choose This Map?

✅ Purpose-Built for Travellers: Focuses on the key rail and road corridors where visitors spend their time
✅ Updated & Accurate: Includes modern infrastructure, including the Shinkansen network
✅ Compact & Informative: Offers high-density information without overwhelming the reader
✅ Folded or Laminated: Choose the format that suits your journey—packable or pin-up-ready

🇨🇦 Printed by ITMB in Canada. Laminated in Australia.

Take Japan’s best travel regions with you—by rail or by road.
Explore Tokyo’s neon buzz, Kyoto’s ancient calm, and Hiroshima’s enduring spirit with the map designed for real-world adventurers.