Shinkansen Ticket Online Booking : Shin-Kobe to Kyoto

¥6,920

Seat type and Adult/Child

Quantity

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Departure date and train (time)

Date*

Tickets cannot be issued until less than one month before the boarding date, and seats will not be reserved until then.

Ticket details

Departure: Shin-Kobe
Arrival: Kyoto
Time: 28 minutes~
Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen

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

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
- Used for travel to major cities, such as Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka

Why Book the Shin-Kobe to Kyoto Shinkansen with us?

Arrangements tailored to your needs, backed by extensive experience
- 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: Shin-Kobe to Kyoto

Departure Station:
- Shin-Kobe Station: A Shinkansen station in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, serving as the city’s gateway on the Sanyo Shinkansen line and conveniently connected to downtown Kobe by subway.
Arrival Station:
- Kyoto Central Station: Centrally located with direct access to buses, local trains, and taxis.

Kyoto Station Guide (Kyoto Central Station Guide)

Kyoto Station is the main transportation hub of Kyoto City and the arrival point for most travelers coming by Shinkansen from Tokyo and other cities. The station is large, modern, and easy to navigate with English signage throughout.

Key Information

Shinkansen Platforms: Located on the upper floors. Follow signs for "Shinkansen Central Gate" or "Shinkansen Hachijo Gate" depending on your arrival.
Local Train Transfers: Easily connect to the JR Nara Line, Kintetsu Line, or Kyoto Subway (Karasuma Line) for local travel.
Bus Terminal: Outside the central exit, you'll find buses to famous spots like Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, and Arashiyama.
Taxis & Ride Service: Taxi stands are located outside the Central and Hachijo exits.
Luggage Services: Coin lockers and manned luggage storage counters are available throughout the station.
Tourist Information Center: Located near the Central Exit, offering maps, tickets, and multilingual staff.

Additional Facilities

Restaurants and food courts
Shopping areas including Isetan department store
Hotel Granvia Kyoto (connected directly to the station)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Shinkansen from Shin-Kobe to Kyoto

Q: How long does the Shinkansen take from Shin-Kobe to Kyoto?
A: It takes about 30 minutes.

Q: How frequent are Shinkansen trains from Shin-Kobe to Kyoto?
A: There are multiple departures every hour throughout the day, making travel flexible and convenient.

Q: Are there coin lockers at Kyoto Station?
A: Yes, Kyoto Station has many coin lockers for different luggage sizes, and also manned baggage storage services.

Q: How do I get from Kyoto Station to the main tourist spots?
A: You can take a local train, subway, or city bus. For example, buses from the central exit go directly to Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, and Arashiyama.

Q: Which station in Kyoto does the Shinkansen arrive at?
A: All Shinkansen trains from Tokyo arrive at JR Kyoto Station, a major hub with access to buses, taxis, and local trains.

Collections: From Kobe (Shin-Kobe), To Kyoto

QR Ticket Usage

You can board the Shinkansen without having to redeem or issue a ticket.

For details about how to use the QR ticket, please check [How to Board the Shinkansen with a QR Ticket] page.

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.