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How to charge batteries in Shinkansen?

May 31, 2019

How to charge batteries in Shinkansen?

 

Smartphones are essential for modern travel. For example, taking a picture, checking a map, booking a hotel, and showing a video to children bored in a car. That's why we always have to worry about batteries.

If you like to charge batteries in Shinkansen train, there are some tips.

 

1. Book the window seats.

Not all the Shinkansen has power outlet sockets. It depends on models of Shinkansen. Usually most of new trains such as Nozomi, Hayabusa, Komachi, Kagayaki, Hakutaka, etc. have sockets. Traditional Kodama, Hikari, Tanigawa and Toki may not have them.

Most of the trains have sockets only at the window side (A or E seats). Therefore, if possible, we recommend you to book window seats. (As a matter of fact, sockets don’t belong to the passengers on window seats. The power sockets are installed on the window side only for convenience. So, let’s share with your neighbors!) 

All the upgraded seats like gran class and green class, and reserved seats in a few latest model Shinkansen have power sockets for each passenger. They are installed behind the back of the front seat or in the chair armrest.

 

2. Travel power strip

Travel power strip may be also helpful. In case there is only one socket at the window side, you can share it with your companion. Also, even if you travel alone, it may trigger conversations with a person who happens to sit next to you.

 

3. Extension cord and adapter

Some length of power cord may be useful because the power plug may be at your feet. In addition, when you want to rotate the chair to face each other, you need more power cord length.

USB ports are rarely seen. Don’t forget your adapter.

Please note that the voltage in Shinkansen is 100V, the electric current is 2A and the frequency is 60 Hertz. Japanese plug and socket are parallel flat two-pin.  

 

Japan Plug Type  https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html

 

4. Lost and found

At last, one of the most lost things on the train is the cell phone. Japan is a very safe country and lost items are often delivered to lost and found centers.

However, if you lose your cell phone in Shinkansen, it may be carried away and found at the edge of Japan. It must be an experience you don’t want.

So, once charging is complete, remove all the gadgets immediately!

 

If you want to secure an outlet on reserved seats, please request a window seat on our site. We can arrange it!

https://shinkansen-ticket.com/

 

 





Seat guide

Shinkansen seats are available in four levels depending on the comfort and services your require.

Ordinary Seat

Regular seats used on Reserved cars and Unreserved cars of Shinkansen. Consider it as "economy class" seat.

Green Seat

Better seats with more space than ordinary seats. All Green Seats are reserved only. Consider it as "business class" seats.

Reserved Seat (Ordinary Reserved Seat)

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.

Green Reserved Seat

Better seats and free blankets. Popular among Japanese business persons, executives and people who values comfortable travel. Consider it as "business class" seats.

GranClass Seat

Know as "First Class" of Shinkansen seats. Only available on Hokuriku and Tohoku Shinkansen lines. Gran Class seats comes with airline-like amenities and meals.The most expensive of all.

Unreserved Seat

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