Ticket details
- Departure: Tokyo (Tokyo Central Station)
- Arrival: Shin-Osaka (Osaka Shinkansen Station)
- Time: 2 hours 30 minutes~
- Tokaido shinkansen
Seat
- Unreserved:
- You can have an available seat at non-reserved seat cars only.
- Reserved
- You can have a reserved seat at the reserved cars.
- Green reserved
- You can have a business class seat in Green cars.
All seats will be reserved in non-smoking cars.
Seat preferences
- Mt. Fuji View Seat
- To enjoy a view of Mt. Fuji, please request the Mt. Fuji side when traveling from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka
- Seat with Oversized Luggage Space
- If your luggage exceeds 160 cm in total dimensions, please request a Seat with oversized luggage space
Train type
- Nozomi (3 non-reserved seat cars)
- Stops at major cities only
Why book the Tokyo to Shin-Osaka Shinkansen with us?
- Arrangements tailored to your needs, backed by extensive experience
- Accepting Mt. Fuji view seat requests
- Accepting seats with oversized luggage storage
- Same-day departure tickets available
- Physical ticket support
- Delivery to your hotel or home address
- Trusted and reliable service
- We handle bookings for international travel agencies and luxury hotels in Japan
Tip for viewing Mt. Fuji on the way to Shin-Osaka
In good weather, you can see Mt. Fuji from the shinkansen on your way to Shin-Osaka. The best seat to see Mt. Fuji is window-side seats on the right-hand side.
The best time to see Mt. Fuji is approximately 44 minutes after departing Tokyo Station. Please check the windows on the right-hand side.
Shinkansen Station Guide: Tokyo to Shin-Osaka
- Departure Stations:
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Tokyo Central Station: Main departure point in central Tokyo, well-connected by JR and metro lines.
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Shinagawa Station: Convenient if staying in southern Tokyo or near Haneda Airport.
- Arrival Station:
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Shin-Osaka Station (Osaka Shinkansen Station): The Shinkansen terminal in Osaka. From here, transfer to local JR or subway lines to reach central Osaka areas such as Umeda, Namba, or Shinsaibashi.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka
Q: How long does the Shinkansen take from Tokyo to Osaka?
A: The Nozomi train takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The Hikari and Kodama trains take longer as they stop at more stations.
Q: Are there coin lockers at Shin-Osaka Station?
A: Yes, Shin-Osaka Station has many coin lockers for different luggage sizes, and also manned baggage storage services.
Q: Which station in Osaka does the Shinkansen arrive at?
A: All Shinkansen trains arrive at Shin-Osaka Station. You can transfer to the Osaka Metro or JR lines to reach popular areas like Umeda or Namba.