The Shinkansen is a national network of fast "bullet trains" run by Japan Railways. The name Shinkansen (新幹線) means "new trunk line" in Japanese.
The world-famous bullet train is not just known for
Tokaido Shinkansen is the most popular Shinkansen line that connects Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, the top two largest cities in Japan with major tourist destinations like Kyoto and Nagoya. 東海道 (Tokaido) means east coastal road in Japanese.
Depending on the train
Hikari and Kodama: Stops at more stations along the way.
Tohoku Shinkansen serves
Tohoku Shinkansen stops
Hayabusa: The fastest Tohoku
Hayate and Yamabiko: Stops at more stations along the way.
Hokuriku Shinkansen runs between Tokyo and Kanazawa with the popular tourist stops at Karuizawa, Nagano, and Toyama. 北陸 (H
Nagano Shinkansen stops
Kagayaki: The fastest Hokuriku
Hakutaka and Asama: Stops at more stations along the way.
For further information and photos, please visit the official page.
You can take any open seats in dedicated unreserved cars. The best seat type if your priority is the cost and is traveling during less-crowded season/time.
Your seat is reserved and secured when you book your tickets. Head to the station with a peace of mind.
Better seats and free blankets. Popular among Japanese business persons, executives and people who
Know as "First Class" of Shinkansen seats. Only available on Hokuriku and Tohoku Shinkansen lines.
Tourists visiting Japan can also purchase train passes while you are in your home country. Read our comparison to see which is better for you: Japan Rail Pass or single Shinkansen tickets.
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Regular seats used on Reserved cars and Unreserved cars of Shinkansen. Consider it as "economy class" seat.
Better seats with more space than ordinary seats. All Green Seats are reserved only. Consider it as "business class" seats.
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.
Better seats and free blankets. Popular among Japanese business persons, executives and people who
Know as "First Class" of Shinkansen seats. Only available on Hokuriku and Tohoku Shinkansen lines.
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