Traveling to/from Kyoto: Shinkansen time table to/from Kyoto
There are several Nozomi shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto every hour between 6 am to 9pm.
Here is a time table of Nozomi Shinkansen heading to Kyoto from Tokyo station.
Nozomi Shinkansen Time Table at Tokyo station (as of Aug. 2017)
| Hour | Departure time | Departure time |
| Weekday | Weekend & Holiday | |
| 6 | 00 16 30 43 50 | 00 16 30 50 |
| 7 | 00 10 20 30 40 50 | 00 10 30 40 50 |
| 8 | 00 10 20 30 50 | 00 10 30 50 |
| 9 | 00 10 20 30 50 | 00 10 30 50 |
| 10 | 00 10 20 30 50 | 00 10 30 50 |
| 11 | 00 10 30 50 | 00 10 30 50 |
| 12 | 00 10 30 50 | 00 10 30 50 |
| 13 | 00 10 30 50 | 00 10 30 50 |
| 14 | 00 10 30 50 | 00 10 30 50 |
| 15 | 00 10 30 50 | 00 10 30 50 |
| 16 | 00 10 20 30 50 | 00 10 20 30 50 |
| 17 | 00 10 20 30 | 00 10 20 30 50 |
| 18 | 00 10 20 30 40 50 | 00 10 20 30 50 |
| 19 | 00 10 20 30 50 | 00 10 20 30 50 |
| 20 | 00 10 20 30 50 | 00 10 20 30 50 |
| 21 | 00 10 23 | 00 10 23 |
These are fixed departure time only.
There are more departures depending on date.
Here is a time table of Nozomi Shinkansen heading to Tokyo from Kyoto station.
Nozomi Shinkansen Time Table at Kyoto station (as of Aug. 2017)
| Hour | Departure time | Departure time |
| Weekday | Weekend & Holiday | |
| 6 | 14 17 30 38 48 57 | 14 17 30 38 48 57 |
| 7 | 02 05 12 18 26 35 39 45 55 | 05 18 26 45 55 |
| 8 | 02 05 12 18 26 35 45 55 | 05 18 26 35 45 55 |
| 9 | 02 05 12 18 26 45 55 | 05 18 26 35 45 55 |
| 10 | 12 18 26 35 55 | 05 18 26 35 45 55 |
| 11 | 05 18 35 55 | 05 12 18 26 35 45 55 |
| 12 | 18 35 55 | 05 12 18 35 55 |
| 13 | 18 35 55 | 05 12 18 26 35 45 55 |
| 14 | 05 18 35 45 55 | 05 12 18 35 55 |
| 15 | 05 18 26 35 55 | 05 12 18 26 35 55 |
| 16 | 05 18 26 35 55 | 05 12 18 26 35 45 55 |
| 17 | 05 18 26 35 45 55 | 05 12 18 26 35 45 55 |
| 18 | 05 18 26 35 45 55 | 12 18 26 35 45 55 |
| 19 | 05 18 26 35 45 55 | 12 18 35 45 55 |
| 20 | 05 18 35 56 | 05 12 18 35 56 |
| 21 | 18 37 | 11 18 25 37 |
These are fixed departure time only.
There are more departures depending on date.
The 1st Nozomi train from Tokyo to Kyoto departs at 6:00 am at Tokyo station.
The last Nozomi train from Kyoto to Tokyo departs at 9:37 pm at Kyoto station.
At our site, we can arrange Nozomi trains with departure time not described above.
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Seat guide
Reserved Seat (Ordinary Reserved Seat)
Your seat is reserved and secured when you book your tickets, allowing you to head to the station with peace of mind.
Think of it as "economy class" seating.
Green Reserved Seat
Enjoy better seats and free blankets. Popular among Japanese business people, executives, and those who prefer a comfortable travel experience.
Consider it "business class" seating.
GranClass
Known as the "First Class" of Shinkansen seats.
Available only on the Hokuriku and Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen lines, these seats offer airline-like amenities and meals (only on select trains).
They are the most expensive option.
Unreserved Seat
You can take any open seat in the unreserved cars on the departure date (no departure time will be indicated on your ticket).
This is the best option if cost is your priority and you are traveling during less crowded seasons or times.