Neko Go!: Japan Train Guide

One clear route. A calm cat who walks you through Japan’s trains. Den Den is a station cat. Tell him where you are and where you want to go. He chooses one route, the one he would take, and guides you step by step until you arrive. Japan’s railways are superb. There are also a great many of them. Most travellers manage just fine. It is simply easier to have someone beside you when the platform is filling and there are four minutes before your train. Neko Go does not give you a list of routes to compare. It gives you an answer. WHAT DEN DEN DOES • One recommended route, chosen for you • Search by hotel, landmark or address, not just station name • Share a place from your maps app straight to Den Den • Show Me the Steps: A full-screen walkthrough with one clear instruction at a time, from boarding direction to your first stop • Your Exit: At supported major stations, find a useful exit near where you are going • Avoid a line or station: If there’s a delay or disruption, tell Den Den what to avoid and he’ll look for another way • Ask Den Den: Ask a question in plain English and receive a plain answer • Station Assist: Show railway staff a clear Japanese phrase with one tap, checked by a native speaker, for the moments you’re not sure what to do next • Prefer to avoid the Shinkansen? Den Den looks for alternatives and explains when the slower way means more time or more changes • If walking is quicker, Den Den says so • Getting Around Japan: Practical advice on IC cards, ticket gates, etiquette, luggage and where to find help • Rail Passport: Save your journeys and build a record of the stations you’ve explored and the lines you’ve ridden. Watch your traveller rank rise, unlock new looks for Den Den and share your adventures with friends or on social media. • English station and line names throughout • Calm guidance using licensed Japanese transit data. Powered by 駅すぱあと (Ekispert), helping people find their way across Japan since 1988 MORE THAN A TIMETABLE Den Den isn’t a timetable app. He’s your travelling companion, helping you make sense of Japan’s railways, one step at a time. He finds your route, explains where to go, which line to take and which way to board, where to change and how to find your way out. For exact departure times and platforms, he’ll point you to the station boards, where the latest information belongs. Because finding a train is one thing. Feeling confident enough to take it is another. WHERE DEN DEN GOES Currently exploring Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto and Osaka. From Narita and Haneda airports into Tokyo, Kansai Airport into Osaka and Kyoto, and along the Tōkaidō Shinkansen between the cities. And this is just the beginning. Den Den’s world will continue to grow, with more cities, stations and journeys across Japan added over time. GETTING STARTED Use Neko Go free for three days. Your free days begin when you plan your first journey, not when you download, so you can install it at home. After that, choose a 7, 14 or 21-day travel pass and pay once. There is no subscription, no automatic renewal and no unexpected charge waiting for you months after you return home. MADE WITH LOVE FOR JAPAN Neko Go was born in Australia from a love of Japan, its railways, and the little adventures that make travelling unforgettable. We believe exploring somewhere new should feel exciting, not overwhelming. So we created a quieter, simpler way to find your way around Japan, with a little help from Den Den. We’re a small independent team with a simple hope: to help you feel a little more confident, a little less lost, and a little more free to enjoy the journey. PRIVACY No advertising. Your data is never sold. Your location is used to help you find your way when you need it. You do not need to master Japan’s railway network. You only need the next step, and then the one after it. Den Den will give you both.