Karuizawa is one of the most popular summer resorts, accessible from Tokyo.
Karuizawa are is 1000 meters high with the average temperature of 7.8℃.
For winter season, you can ski.
For summer season, you can enjoy many activities, such as cycling, golfing, camping, and more.
Karuizawa is also known as a shopping place.
There is a large outlet, Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, with more than 200 shops,
just in front of Karuizawa station.
If you want to shop, going to Karuizawa could be one of your options.
Regular seats used on Reserved cars and Unreserved cars of Shinkansen. Consider it as "economy class" seat.
Better seats with more space than ordinary seats. All Green Seats are reserved only. Consider it as "business class" seats.
Your seat is reserved and secured when you book your tickets. Head to the station with a peace of mind.
Seats are the same as Ordinary Seat.
Better seats and free blankets. Popular among Japanese business persons, executives and people who
Know as "First Class" of Shinkansen seats. Only available on Hokuriku and Tohoku Shinkansen lines.
You can take any open seats in unreserved cars of any train on the departure date. (No departure time will be indicated on your tickets.)
The best seat type if your priority is the cost and are traveling during less-crowded season/time.
For further information and photos, please visit official page at http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/ticket/types.html