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Book NOW!! 2018 Year-end and 2109 New year PEAK is approaching!

Book NOW!! 2018 Year-end and 2109 New year PEAK is approaching!

November 01, 2018

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Helpful Information for Non-Japanese Speakers Under Unforeseen Circumstances

Helpful Information for Non-Japanese Speakers Under Unforeseen Circumstances

October 05, 2018

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Latest Status: Kansai International Airport / Haruka Express train

Latest Status: Kansai International Airport / Haruka Express train

September 06, 2018

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Traveling to/from Kyoto: Shinkansen time table to/from Kyoto

Traveling to/from Kyoto: Shinkansen time table to/from Kyoto

July 20, 2017

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Some tickets during "Golden Week" are already SOLD OUT

Some tickets during "Golden Week" are already SOLD OUT

April 24, 2017

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You can pick up your tickets at Tokyo Central Post Office  (located next to Tokyo station)

You can pick up your tickets at Tokyo Central Post Office (located next to Tokyo station)

February 16, 2017

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Cherry blossom season is coming! Book NOW before seats are SOLD OUT!!

Cherry blossom season is coming! Book NOW before seats are SOLD OUT!!

January 17, 2017

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It's The Best Season To Visit Hakuba

It's The Best Season To Visit Hakuba

December 29, 2016

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Some year-end tickets are already SOLD OUT.

Some year-end tickets are already SOLD OUT.

December 21, 2016

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Narita Express (N'EX) from Narita International Airport to Tokyo available

Narita Express (N'EX) from Narita International Airport to Tokyo available

December 01, 2016

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How to ride bullet train, Shinkansen

How to ride bullet train, Shinkansen

October 01, 2016

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Suspension of Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen Due to A Big Typhoon (Lionrock or #10)

August 30, 2016

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Bringing luggages on Shinkansen

Bringing luggages on Shinkansen

May 21, 2016

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Kyushu Shinkansen will be Operating for All Routes Soon.

April 27, 2016

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Suspension of Kyushu Shinkansen

April 19, 2016

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Shinkansen Ticket Online Booking "Shinkansen-Ticket.com" is Open!

Shinkansen Ticket Online Booking "Shinkansen-Ticket.com" is Open!

April 02, 2016

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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