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Hokuriku – Beautiful Northern Country

Hokuriku – Beautiful Northern Country

August 24, 2019

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Our Customer Support Team Is Always Willing to Help Our Customers

Our Customer Support Team Is Always Willing to Help Our Customers

August 11, 2019

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Smart Travel in Japan: SUICA and PASMO

Smart Travel in Japan: SUICA and PASMO

July 22, 2019

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“Obon”, the peak period in Summer 2019 is coming up. Book NOW and securely reserve your seats!

“Obon”, the peak period in Summer 2019 is coming up. Book NOW and securely reserve your seats!

July 10, 2019

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Gran class - a luxurious Shinkansen trip

Gran class - a luxurious Shinkansen trip

June 28, 2019

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How to charge batteries in Shinkansen?

How to charge batteries in Shinkansen?

May 31, 2019

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Fuji Excursion, new limited express train from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji

Fuji Excursion, new limited express train from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji

March 27, 2019

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How to purchase Train Tickets during Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan

How to purchase Train Tickets during Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan

March 06, 2019

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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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Wi-Fi available on all Shinkansen (from May 2019)

Wi-Fi available on all Shinkansen (from May 2019)

June 27, 2018

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Some tickets during "Golden Week 2018" are already SOLD OUT

Some tickets during "Golden Week 2018" are already SOLD OUT

April 19, 2018

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Temporary Storage Service starts at Tokyo Central Post Office

Temporary Storage Service starts at Tokyo Central Post Office

February 21, 2018

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Free Wi-Fi available at major Shinkansen Stations from March 2018

Free Wi-Fi available at major Shinkansen Stations from March 2018

February 15, 2018

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Some Year-end Tickets Are Already SOLD OUT

Some Year-end Tickets Are Already SOLD OUT

December 13, 2017

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Book NOW!! 2017 Year-end and 2108 New year PEAK is approaching!

Book NOW!! 2017 Year-end and 2108 New year PEAK is approaching!

November 28, 2017

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A New Cash-back Program is NOW READY for travel agencies around the world!

A New Cash-back Program is NOW READY for travel agencies around the world!

September 25, 2017

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Super Express and Express Delivery is NOW READY!

Super Express and Express Delivery is NOW READY!

August 14, 2017

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Some tickets in mid-August are already SOLD OUT

Some tickets in mid-August are already SOLD OUT

August 03, 2017

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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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“OBon”, the busiest period in August 2017 is coming up. Book NOW and securely reserve your seats!!

“OBon”, the busiest period in August 2017 is coming up. Book NOW and securely reserve your seats!!

June 26, 2017

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Can I eat food and drink at Shinkansen?

Can I eat food and drink at Shinkansen?

May 19, 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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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