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Shinkansen Travel Tips: Choosing the Right Seats

Shinkansen Travel Tips: Choosing the Right Seats

September 22, 2023

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Exploring Shin-Yokohama Station Area: The Ramen Museum

Exploring Shin-Yokohama Station Area: The Ramen Museum

September 18, 2023

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Shinkansen "Nozomi" to Be Fully Reserved Seating during 2023-2024 New Year Holidays

Shinkansen "Nozomi" to Be Fully Reserved Seating during 2023-2024 New Year Holidays

September 14, 2023

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The History and Technology of the Shinkansen

The History and Technology of the Shinkansen

September 12, 2023

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Latest Shinkansen Operation Updates: September 8th

Latest Shinkansen Operation Updates: September 8th

September 08, 2023

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Exploring Kyoto Station Area: Kyoto Tower

Exploring Kyoto Station Area: Kyoto Tower

September 06, 2023

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Tsuruga Station and Kaga Onsen Become Shinkansen Stops!

Tsuruga Station and Kaga Onsen Become Shinkansen Stops!

September 04, 2023

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Shinkansen Travel Tips: When You Leave Something Behind

Shinkansen Travel Tips: When You Leave Something Behind

September 02, 2023

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Etiquette on the Shinkansen: Things to Avoid

Etiquette on the Shinkansen: Things to Avoid

August 30, 2023

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Shinkansen Trivia: The Unbelievably Firm Ice Cream - "Sugoi Katai Ice"

Shinkansen Trivia: The Unbelievably Firm Ice Cream - "Sugoi Katai Ice"

August 28, 2023

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Shinkansen Travel Tips: How Early Do I Need to Arrive at the Station?

Shinkansen Travel Tips: How Early Do I Need to Arrive at the Station?

August 24, 2023

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Who is the Voice Behind the English Shinkansen Announcements?

Who is the Voice Behind the English Shinkansen Announcements?

August 22, 2023

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Shinkansen Trivia: The Doctor Yellow

Shinkansen Trivia: The Doctor Yellow

August 20, 2023

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Suspension of Shinkansen Operations: Aug 16th

Suspension of Shinkansen Operations: Aug 16th

August 16, 2023

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Latest Suspended Shinkansen Information: August 15th

Latest Suspended Shinkansen Information: August 15th

August 15, 2023

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Latest Shinkansen Operation Updates: August 15th and 16th

Latest Shinkansen Operation Updates: August 15th and 16th

August 14, 2023

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Impact of Approaching Typhoon on Shinkansen Services on August 15th and 16th

Impact of Approaching Typhoon on Shinkansen Services on August 15th and 16th

August 14, 2023

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Latest Shinkansen Operation Updates Due to Approaching Typhoon in Japan

Latest Shinkansen Operation Updates Due to Approaching Typhoon in Japan

August 11, 2023

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Traveling with Oversized Baggage on the Shinkansen

Traveling with Oversized Baggage on the Shinkansen

August 10, 2023

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Farewell to In-Train Wagon Service on the Tokaido Shinkansen

Farewell to In-Train Wagon Service on the Tokaido Shinkansen

August 08, 2023

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Embark on a thrilling summer adventure from Tokyo to Karuizawa by Shinkansen!

Embark on a thrilling summer adventure from Tokyo to Karuizawa by Shinkansen!

July 31, 2023

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For Travel Agents: Introducing Shinkansen Car Charter Service for Foreigners

For Travel Agents: Introducing Shinkansen Car Charter Service for Foreigners

July 13, 2023

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How to reserve your seats in Hello Kitty Shinkansen?

How to reserve your seats in Hello Kitty Shinkansen?

July 01, 2023

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How to get Mt.Fuji from Kyoto?

How to get Mt.Fuji from Kyoto?

June 14, 2023

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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