Where can I take a bullet train in Tokyo?
If you are planning to take a bullet train, shinkansen, from Tokyo to Kyoto,
you might be wondering where you can take the bullet train.
There are many stations in Tokyo area, such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Harajuku, and many more...
The stations you can take bullet trains are Tokyo station and Shinagawa station.
Tokyo station connects to many subways and JR lines, including JR Yamanote line.
Shinagawa station connects to many railways, including JR lines and Keikyu line going to Haneda International Airport.
Which station should you choose?
Here are our recommendations:
If you are in the following stations/areas/spots, you can choose Tokyo station.
- Ueno
- Akihabara
- Ryogoku
- Sugamo
- Ikebukuro
- Shinjuku
- Yotsuya
- Ginza
- Nihonbashi
- Tokyo sky tree
- Tokyo Disney resort
- Narita International Airport
If you are in the following stations/areas/spots, you can choose Shinagawa station.
- Shibuya
- Ebisu
- Meguro
- Osaki
- Harajuku
- Haneda International Airport
Please be careful that if you take Shinkansen to Tohoku, Nagano, and any cities in North of Japan, you have to take Shinaknsen from Tokyo station.
You can only take Tokaido Shinkansen, going to Nagoya, Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Hiroshima, and Hakata, at Shinagawa station.
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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 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.