Ticket details
- Departure: Kyoto (Kyoto Central Station)
- Arrival: Tokyo (Tokyo Central Station)
- Time: 2 hours 15 minutes~
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.
All seats will be reserved at non-smoking cars.
Seat preferences
- Mt. Fuji View Seat
- To enjoy a view of Mt. Fuji, please request Mt. Fuji side when traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto
- Seat with Oversized Luggage Space
- If your luggage exceeds 160 cm in total dimensions, please request Seat with oversized luggage space
Train type
- Nozomi (3 non-reserved seat cars)
-Stops at major cities only
Why Book the Kyoto to Tokyo 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
Shinkansen Station Guide: Kyoto to Tokyo
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Departure Station:
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Kyoto Central Station: Centrally located with direct access to buses, local trains, and taxis.
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Arrival Station:
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Tokyo Central Station: Main departure point in central Tokyo, well-connected by JR and metro lines.
Tokyo Station Guide (Tokyo Central Station Guide)
Tokyo Station is a major railway hub in central Tokyo, located in the Marunouchi district near the Imperial Palace and Ginza.
It is the starting point for several Shinkansen lines, including Tokaido, Tohoku, and Hokuriku, and connects with many local JR lines.
Key Information
- Shinkansen platforms: Located on the Yaesu side.
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Train lines from/to Tokyo Station:
- Shinkansen: Tokaido, Tohoku, Yamagata, Akita, Joestu, Hokuriku, and Hokkaido
- JR lines: Yamanote line, Tokaido Main line, Ueno-Tokyo line, Chu line/Chuo Main line, Sobu line/Sobu Main line, Yokosuka line, and Keiyo line
- Subway: Tokyo Metro Maruncuhi line
- Linked Station: Tokyo Metro Tozai line, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon line, and Toei Mita line
- Coin lockers: Available in multiple sized throughout the station.
- Tourist Information Centers: Staffed with English-speaking personnel, often near major exits.
Additional Facilities
- Restaurants and food courts
- Shopping areas including GRANSTA, Daimaru Tokyo, and Tokyo Character Street
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo
Q: How long does the Shinkansen take from Kyoto to Tokyo?
A: The Nozomi train takes about 2 hours and 15~20 minutes. The Hikari and Kodama trains take more as it stops more stations.
Q: Are there coin lockers at Tokyo Station?
A: Yes, Tokyo Station has many coin lockers for different luggage sizes.