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Due to the approaching Typhoon No. 7 and the expected heavy rain and strong winds along the route, JR has issued the following announcements.
Please note that this information is subject to change, so travelers are advised to check the latest updates at the nearest JR station counter during their journey.
August 15th
Latest train Operation status (JR Central Official):
August 15th
August 16th
Latest train Operation status (JR West Official):
Please note that the date and scope of operational suspensions may change based on the typhoon's trajectory.
You may be able to get a refund directly at the ticket counter at the station especially if your reserved train is confirmed to be cancelled, so please check at the station first for how your tickets can be handled.
For refund procedures for unused tickets, please see the link below.
Refund Process after delivery (Unused tickets only)
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