Current Status on the Morning of June 3
As of 4 AM on June 3, Typhoon No. 6 is located near Tanabe City in Wakayama Prefecture, moving east-northeast at 40 km/h, with a central pressure of 980 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 25 m/s. The typhoon is expected to make its closest approach to Kansai in the early morning of June 3 and to Kanto around midday.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is warning of warning-level heavy rain and gales mainly along the Pacific side, forecasting 24-hour rainfall of up to 200 mm in southern Kanto and 300 mm in the Izu Islands, with coastal gusts of up to 35 m/s (Source: Japan Meteorological Agency "Typhoon Information" / tenki.jp "Kanto Impact").
In Okinawa, the typhoon has already passed and most transport services have recovered. This article focuses on the regions where disruption is still actively unfolding, covering Kanto, Kansai, Tokai, Shikoku, and Kyushu in turn.
TL;DR
- Kanto: JR East has suspended service from the first train on parts of the Tokaido Line, Shonan-Shinjuku Line, Chuo Line, Ome Line, and Ito Line. Keikyu, Tsukuba Express, and Yurikamome may also see delays or cancellations
- Kansai: JR West may suspend the Kinokuni Line, Kosei Line, Kusatsu Line, Kakogawa Line, Kishin Line, Wakayama Line, and Kansai Line. 58 flights cancelled at Kansai International Airport
- Tokai: JR Central is suspending parts of the Tokaido main line (Atami–Toyohashi), Minobu Line, and Gotemba Line from the first train through around 4 PM. The “Kaisoku Mie” rapid is also out in the morning
- Shikoku: JR Shikoku continues planned suspensions on the Dosan, Mugi, and Yodo Lines
- Tokaido Shinkansen: No planned suspension, but short-notice service halts remain possible
- Flights: JAL has cancelled 291 flights and ANA 232 on June 3 alone (520+ domestic flights total), affecting over 60,000 passengers. International flights at Haneda and Narita are also seeing cancellations and delays
- Okinawa: Okinawa Expressway and Yui Rail have already recovered
Disclaimer: This article is based on announcements from transportation companies and weather agencies as of the morning of June 3, 2026. Service status changes frequently, so please check official websites for the latest information.
Kanto: Peak from Morning to Evening on June 3
After passing the Kii Peninsula on the morning of June 3, the typhoon will make its closest approach to the Kanto coast around midday. The JMA forecasts very heavy rain with thunder for Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Ibaraki (Source: Yahoo! News "JMA Typhoon Information").
JR East: Multiple Lines Suspended from First Train (Confirmed)
JR East has announced that the following conventional line sections will be suspended from the first train on June 3, with service resuming gradually after the weather improves.
| Line | Suspended section |
|---|---|
| Tokaido Line | Odawara Station – Atami Station |
| Ito Line (Ito-sen) | Atami Station – Ito Station |
| Chuo Line | Takao Station – Kobuchizawa Station |
| Ome Line (Ome-sen) | Ome Station – Okutama Station |
| Shonan-Shinjuku Line | Shinjuku Station – Odawara / Zushi Stations |
The Tokaido main line is suspended in both directions from the first train through around 4 PM on June 3, with service resuming gradually once conditions improve. Other lines across Greater Tokyo may also see delays or cancellations from early morning to night (Source: KSB News "JR East Suspends Conventional Lines from First Train" / Yahoo! News "Tokaido Line Suspension").
Greater Tokyo Private Lines: Possible Delays and Suspensions
| Operator | Expected impact |
|---|---|
| Keikyu Line (Keikyu-sen) | Possible delays, service halts, or cancellations |
| Yurikamome | Possible delays, reduced frequency, or service halts |
| Tsukuba Express (TX) | Possible delays, halts, or cancellations due to heavy rain and strong winds |
All three operators are urging passengers to check their official websites and apps for the latest information (Source: Keikyu "Typhoon No. 6 Service Notice" / Tsukuba Express "Typhoon No. 6 Service Notice").
Kanto Expressways: Possible Closures from Midday on June 3
NEXCO East has announced potential closures of expressways across Kanto from June 3 to June 4.
| Highway | Expected impact |
|---|---|
| Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line (Kawasaki-Ukishima JCT – Kisarazu JCT) | Possible closure after 12 PM on June 3 |
| Ken-O Expressway (Ken-ō-dō) | Possible closure |
| Joban Expressway (Joban-dō) | Possible closure |
| Gaikan Expressway (Gaikan-dō) | Possible closure |
| Yokohama-Yokosuka Road | Possible closure |
| Futtsu-Tateyama Road | Possible closure |
(Source: NEXCO East "Possible Highway Closures Due to Typhoon No. 6" / Travel Watch "Possible Highway Closures Across Operators")
Heavy rain and strong winds across Kanto are expected to intensify from morning through early afternoon on June 3. The Aqua-Line and Ken-O Expressway may close after noon, which would force major detours between Chiba and Kanagawa. Be cautious about driving, and switch to remote work or shifted commute hours where possible.
Kansai: Closest Approach Early on June 3, 58 Flights Cancelled at KIX
Typhoon No. 6 is expected to make its closest approach to the Kinki region in the early morning of June 3, with warning-level heavy rain and gales forecast for Osaka, Kobe, and surrounding areas (Source: Yahoo! News "Closest Approach to Kansai, 58 KIX Flights Cancelled").
JR West: Possible Suspensions Across the Kinki Area
JR West has announced that service may be suspended or delayed on the following lines from the first train on June 3. No planned suspension (keikaku unkyū, where rail companies announce cancellations in advance) is currently scheduled, but the company says it may make short-notice decisions depending on the typhoon’s path.
| Line | Area |
|---|---|
| Kinokuni Line (Kinokuni-sen) | Wakayama Prefecture (partial suspensions from the night of June 2) |
| Kosei Line (Kosei-sen) | Shiga Prefecture |
| Kusatsu Line (Kusatsu-sen) | Shiga Prefecture |
| Kakogawa Line (Kakogawa-sen) | Hyogo Prefecture |
| Kishin Line (Kishin-sen) | Hyogo & Okayama Prefectures |
| Wakayama Line | Nara & Wakayama Prefectures |
| Kansai Line | Mie, Nara & Osaka Prefectures |
(Source: Kyoto Shimbun "JR West Possible Suspensions Across Kinki" / Yahoo! News "MBS News Kinokuni Line Suspension")
Kansai Private Lines: Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, and Kintetsu May Suspend
Kansai’s major private rail operators (Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, and Kintetsu) have all said they may suspend service if winds and rain intensify due to Typhoon No. 6. Check each operator’s website or app before heading out.
Kansai Airport: 58 Flights Cancelled on June 3
Flights to and from Kansai International Airport will see 58 cancellations on June 3 (Source: Yahoo! News "Yomiuri TV 58 KIX Flights Cancelled").
The Kansai Airport Connection Bridge may also face traffic restrictions due to strong winds. If you’re using Kansai Airport, plan for the possibility that limousine buses and private cars may be restricted, and travel early.
Tokai: Conventional Lines Widely Suspended from First Train
Typhoon No. 6 will make its closest approach to the Tokai region from early morning through early afternoon on June 3 (Source: Chunichi Shimbun "Typhoon No. 6 Tokai Impact").
JR Central: Conventional Lines Suspended in Shizuoka & Aichi
JR Central has announced service suspensions and major reductions starting at the first train on June 3.
| Line | Section | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tokaido main line | Atami – Toyohashi | Suspended from first train through around 4 PM |
| Tokaido main line | Toyohashi – Maibara | Significantly reduced service from first train |
| *Minobu Line (Minobu-sen)* | Fuji – Minobu | Suspended from first train through around 4 PM (Minobu–Kofu runs normally) |
| *Gotemba Line (Gotemba-sen)* | Kozu – Numazu | Suspended through around 4 PM |
| “Kaisoku Mie” rapid | Nagoya – Iseshi / Toba | Morning trains (No. 1–10, 12) cancelled on June 3 |
(Source: Yahoo! News "Daiichi-TV JR Central Shizuoka Line Suspensions" / Nagoyato "Nagoya Area Transport Summary")
Tokaido Shinkansen: No Planned Suspension
JR Central has announced that the Tokaido Shinkansen will not implement a planned suspension on June 3. However, depending on the typhoon’s path, short-notice service halts, route changes, or cancellations remain possible at any time of day.
If you have tickets for June 2 or 3, changes and refunds are available with no service fees (Source: Yahoo! News "JR Central Skips Planned Suspension" / JR Central "Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen Operation Status").
Tokai Expressways: Possible Closures
NEXCO Central has indicated that the Shin-Tomei, Tomei, and Ise Expressways may face closures due to the typhoon’s impact (Source: NEXCO Central "Driver’s Site").
Shikoku & Chugoku: Planned Suspensions Continue
JR Shikoku: Planned Suspensions on the Dosan, Mugi, and Yodo Lines
JR Shikoku has been operating under planned suspensions on the *Dosan Line (Dosan-sen), Mugi Line (Mugi-sen), and Yodo Line (Yodo-sen)* since midday on June 2, and disruption is expected to continue on June 3 (Source: JR Shikoku "Train Service Information").
| Line | Area |
|---|---|
| Dosan Line | Kochi Prefecture |
| Mugi Line | Tokushima Prefecture |
| Yodo Line | Kochi & Ehime Prefectures |
JR West (Chugoku Area): Possible Suspensions
JR West says service halts and cancellations remain possible in the Chugoku area covering Hiroshima, Okayama, Yamaguchi, Tottori, and Shimane due to heavy rain and strong winds (Source: JR West "Train Service Information").
Kyushu: Watch for Heavy Rain and Closures Even After the Typhoon Passes
The typhoon’s main body has moved on from Kyushu toward Honshu, but the risk of linear rain bands developing in southern Kyushu remains, and heavy rain and strong winds are still a concern on June 3 (Source: Nikkei "Okinawa Flight Cancellations and Linear Rain Band Risk in Southern Kyushu").
NEXCO West has indicated that the Higashi-Kyushu and Miyazaki Expressways may face closures. The Kyushu Shinkansen is currently planned to run normally.
Okinawa: Transport Services Have Recovered
The typhoon has passed Okinawa, and most major transport services have already returned to normal.
- Okinawa Expressway: Both Naha IC – Kyoda IC and the Naha Airport Expressway (Nakagusuku IC – Nishihara JCT) fully reopened by 7 PM on June 2 (Source: Okinawa Times "Okinawa Closure Summary")
- Yui Rail: Resumed normal operations from its first train on June 2 (Source: Yui Rail "Service Updates")
- Irabu Bridge (Miyakojima): Closure lifted on the afternoon of June 1
Some flights to and from Naha Airport are still being cancelled, so passengers should check airline status pages before traveling.
Flights (Nationwide): 520+ Domestic Cancellations on June 3, International Routes Also Affected
JAL and ANA are both implementing large-scale cancellations on June 3. The disruption is centered on domestic flights to and from Haneda Airport, with international routes also affected as weather deteriorates in the greater Tokyo area.
| Airline | Domestic cancellations on June 3 |
|---|---|
| JAL (Japan Airlines) | 291 flights cancelled |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 232 flights cancelled |
That brings the single-day domestic total above 520 cancellations, affecting more than 60,000 passengers (Source: Yahoo! News "FNN Prime Online: Typhoon No. 6 Continues to Affect Flights on June 3").
International Flights Also See Cancellations and Delays
According to official notices from Narita International Airport and Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), some international flights departing from and arriving at both airports have been cancelled on June 3, with the possibility of more cancellations depending on weather conditions (Source: Narita International Airport "Regarding Typhoon No. 6" / JAL "International Flight Status" / ANA "International Flight Status").
JTA (Japan TransOcean Air) and RAC (Ryukyu Air Commuter) are also continuing to cancel numerous Okinawa-related flights.
If you have a flight booked, most airlines offer free rebooking or refunds for typhoon-related cancellations. Always check the latest flight status on your airline’s official site before heading to the airport, for both domestic and international routes.
– JAL: Domestic Flight Status / International Flight Status
– ANA: Domestic Flight Status / International Flight Status
How to Check Service Status
You can check real-time transportation status using the following official websites and apps.
| Tool | What you can check | Link |
|---|---|---|
| JMA Typhoon Information | Typhoon position and forecast track | jma.go.jp/bosai/typhoon |
| JR Central Shinkansen Status | Tokaido & Sanyo Shinkansen status | traininfo.jr-central.co.jp |
| JR East Service Info | Greater Tokyo / Kanto status | traininfo.jreast.co.jp |
| JR West Train Information | Kinki & Chugoku area status | train-guide.westjr.co.jp |
| JR Shikoku Service Info | Shikoku area status | jr-shikoku.co.jp/info |
| JAL Flight Status | JAL domestic cancellations / delays | JAL Flight Status |
| ANA Flight Status | ANA domestic cancellations / delays | ANA Flight Status |
| NEXCO East | Kanto highway closures | e-nexco.co.jp |
| NEXCO Central | Tokai & Hokuriku highway closures | c-nexco.co.jp |
| NEXCO West | Western Japan highway closures | w-nexco.co.jp |
Installing each company’s official app lets you receive push notifications about service updates for your regular routes. Keep checking the latest information until the typhoon has fully passed.
Summary
Typhoon No. 6 makes its closest approach to Kansai in the early morning and to Kanto around midday on June 3. By region: JR East has suspended parts of the Tokaido Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line in Kanto, JR West may suspend the Kinokuni Line and Kosei Line across Kinki, and JR Central has suspended the Tokaido main line (Atami–Toyohashi) in Tokai through around 4 PM. Conventional lines across Honshu are widely affected.
The Tokaido Shinkansen has avoided a planned suspension, but short-notice service halts remain possible. JAL and ANA together have cancelled more than 520 flights on June 3 alone, affecting over 60,000 passengers. Most airlines and rail operators are offering free changes and refunds for affected tickets, so check the official sites of your carrier as early as possible.
If you commute to work or school, plan around each region’s peak (Kansai: early morning; Tokai: early morning through early afternoon; Kanto: morning through evening) and discuss remote work, shifted commute hours, or school closures with your employer or school in advance. Even after the typhoon passes, fallen trees and landslides can continue to disrupt service — keep checking before heading out.
- ✅ Kanto: JR East suspends parts of the Tokaido Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line from first train. Tokaido Line out through around 4 PM
- ✅ Kansai: JR West may suspend 7 lines including the Kinokuni and Kosei Lines. 58 KIX flights cancelled
- ✅ Tokai: JR Central suspends the Tokaido Line (Atami–Toyohashi) through around 4 PM. “Kaisoku Mie” cancelled in the morning
- ✅ Tokaido Shinkansen: no planned suspension, but short-notice halts possible. Free changes and refunds available
- ✅ 520+ domestic flights cancelled on June 3 (JAL 291 + ANA 232), affecting over 60,000 passengers. International flights at Haneda and Narita also affected
- ✅ Okinawa Expressway and Yui Rail have recovered. Some Naha Airport flights are still being cancelled
