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Unlock Seamless Travel in Japan: Welcome Suica Card Now Available!

March 21, 2024

Unlock Seamless Travel in Japan: Welcome Suica Card Now Available!

We are pleased to announce the introduction of the Welcome Suica Card as a new offering on our website.

This card is indispensable for stress-free travel throughout Japan. Not only does it include a one-day unlimited travel pass for JR lines within Tokyo's 23 wards (valid on the activation date), but it also grants seamless access to transportation and shopping, thereby simplifying your journey.

With this card, there is no longer a need to purchase tickets each time you ride JR trains, subways, or buses; simply touch the card to automatically pay your fare.

Let us enhance your stay in Japan with the convenience of the Welcome Suica Card!

To find out more or make a purchase, please visit this page.





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