Service Suspension: Tohoku, Yamagata, and Akita Shinkansen Lines
The Tohoku Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, and Akita Shinkansen are currently suspended in both directions between Tokyo Station and Sendai Station due to a power outage.
As of 7:30 a.m., there is no prospect of resuming operations.
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Seat guide
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. Consider it as "economy class" seats.
Green Reserved Seat
Better seats and free blankets. Popular among Japanese business persons, executives and people who
GranClass
Know as "First Class" of Shinkansen seats. Only available on Hokuriku and Tohoku Shinkansen lines.
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.