Train Package Online Booking : Hiroshima to Takamatsu (Shinkansen/Marine Liner)
¥10,860
SEAT, PASSENGER, & TICKET TYPE
Seat Guide Shinkansen Central and Limited Express Train
Seating and Facilities Guide for Shinkansen Central
Seat Class:
Reserved Seat
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Assigned seating. Travel date, departure time, car number, and seat number are confirmed
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When passing near Mt. Fuji, seats on the Mt. Fuji side offer the clearest view in good weather (see section below)
- The last row in each car is designated as Oversized Luggage Seats (see section below)
- Ideal for all travelers who require a guaranteed seat and a confirmed itinerary for their trip
- Seat layout: 2 + 3
Seat designs vary depending on the train.
Green Reserved
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Assigned seating. Travel date, departure time, car number, and seat number are confirmed
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Business Class Comfort: Wider seats and more legroom compared to Ordinary Reserved Seats
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Trolley service available (food and drink sales)
- When passing near Mt. Fuji, seats on the Mt. Fuji side offer the clearest view in good weather (see section below)
- The last row in each car is designated as Oversized Luggage Seats (see section below)
- Ideal for travelers seeking maximum comfort with wider space and a quieter environment
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Seat layout: 2 + 2
Seat designs vary depending on the train.
Unreserved Seat
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No seat assignment. You may sit in any open seat in the Unreserved Cars on the day of travel
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First-come, first-served. During busy travel periods, standing may be required
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During major Japanese holiday periods (New Year, late April–early May, mid-August), all seats on the Nozomi become reserved only, and unreserved seating is not available
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Ideal for budget-conscious travelers who prioritize flexibility and don't require a guaranteed seat
- Seat layout: 2 + 3 (same configuration as Reserved Seat)
Facilities:
Mt. Fuji-side Seat
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Seats can be selected specifically for the Mt. Fuji viewing side (Mount Fuji is only visible from specific routes that pass near the mountain)
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Ordinary Reserved & Unreserved Cars: seats D and E (2-seat side)
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Green Car: seats C and D
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Very popular among travelers—early booking recommended
- Requests for these seats can be made on our product page (not guaranteed)
Oversized Luggage Seat
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Located in the last row of each car and can be reserved
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Required when bringing luggage with a total dimension over 160cm and up to 250cm (e.g., large suitcases)
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Space behind the seats is available exclusively for storing oversized luggage
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Limited availability. Often sold out during peak seasons (e.g., New Year holidays)
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Requests for these seats can be made on our product page (not guaranteed)
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Available only in Reserved Ordinary Cars, located near wheelchair-accessible restrooms
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Dedicated space next to the seat to accommodate a wheelchair
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Requires advance reservation (limited quantity)
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Nearby seating for attendants is usually provided
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Requests for these seats can be made on our product page
Overhead Rack Storage
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Standard overhead racks are installed above all seats
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Suitable for medium–large standard suitcases
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Not suitable for oversized luggage. Items over 160cm total dimension must use the Oversized Luggage Seat storage
Seating and Facilities Guide for Limited Express Train
Seat Class:
Reserved Seat
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Assigned seating. Travel date, departure time, car number, and seat number are confirmed
- Ideal for all travelers who require a guaranteed seat and a confirmed itinerary for their trip
- Seat layout: 2 + 2
Seat designs vary depending on the train.
Green Reserved
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Assigned seating. Travel date, departure time, car number, and seat number are confirmed
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Business Class Comfort: Wider seats and more legroom compared to Ordinary Reserved Seats
- Ideal for travelers seeking maximum comfort with wider space and a quieter environment
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Seat layout: 2 + 2 (or 2+1 in some Limited Express trains)
Note: Green reserved seating is not available on some limited express trains.
Seat designs vary depending on the train.
Unreserved Seat
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No seat assignment. You may sit in any open seat in the Unreserved Cars on the day of travel
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First-come, first-served. During busy travel periods, standing may be required
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Ideal for budget-conscious travelers who prioritize flexibility and don't require a guaranteed seat
- Seat layout: 2 + 2 (same configuration as Reserved Seat)
Note: Unreserved seating is not available on some limited express trains.
Facilities:
Overhead Rack Storage
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Standard overhead racks are installed above all seats
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Suitable for medium–large standard suitcases
Please select all options.
If you are a group of more than two, your seats will be arranged together. We will inform you separately in case we cannot arrange seats together.
This route has 1 transit at Okayama station.
Ticket detail
- Departure: Hiroshima
- Arrival: Takamatsu (Kagawa prefecture)
- Time: 1 hour 42 minutes~
- Transit: 1 transit at Okayama
Seat
- Unreserved:
You can have an available seat at non-reserved seat cars only. - Reserved
You can have a reserved seat at reserved cars. - Green reserved
You can have a business class seat at Green cars.
Train type
- Shinkansen: From Hiroshima to Okayama
- Marine Liner: From Okayama to Takamatsu
Paper Ticket Pick-up / Delivery
You can choose the following options for picking-up/receiving tickets:
- Ship to your hotel in Japan: We will ship your ticket(s) to your hotel in Japan. You can pick up your ticket(s) when you check-in the hotel
- Ship to your home country address: We will ship your ticket(s) to your home/company address via International Express mail with additional shipping fee. Please add International Shipping from here.
- Pick-up at Post offices in Tokyo or Kyoto: We will ship your ticket(s) to the post office located near Tokyo Station or Kyoto Station. You can pick-up your ticket(s) by showing your ID (Passport).
- Ship to your address in Japan: We will ship your ticket(s) to your address in Japan if you have one in Japan.
For detail, please check [From Purchase to Delivery] page.
QR Voucher Usage (JR Central)
Issuing physical tickets at the JR station using the QR voucher is required.
- You need to issue physical tickets directly at the JR station using the QR code.
- For details about how to issue tickets from the QR voucher, please check [How to Board the Shinkansen/Limited Express trains with a QR Voucher] page.
Important Notes
- You cannot board the train with only the QR voucher. Please ensure you issue your physical tickets at the station ticket machine before boarding.
- On the travel day, please go to the station with plenty of time to print your ticket, ideally, at least 30 minutes before the departure time.
- Once the boarding time for the reserved train has passed, the QR code will become invalid.
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