Shinkansen Ticket Online Booking : Tokyo to Kyoto (NOZOMI)

¥17,950

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: Tokyo (Tokyo Central Station)
Arrival: Kyoto (Kyoto Central Station)
Time: 2 hours 15 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 reserved cars.
Green reserved
You can have a business class seat at Green cars.

All seats will be reserved at non-smoking cars.

Train type

Nozomi (3 non-reserved seat cars)
-Stops at major cities only

Shinkansen Time table

First train from Tokyo to Kyoto: Depart Tokyo at 6:00 - Arrive Kyoto at 8:08
Last train from Tokyo to Kyoto: Depart Tokyo at 21:24 - Arrive Kyoto at 23:31

Tip for Mt. Fuji view on the way to Kyoto

In good weather, you can see Mt. Fuji from shinkansen on your way to Kyoto. The best seat to see Mt. Fuji is window side seats on the right hand.
The best time to see Mt. Fuji is approximately 44 minutes after departing Tokyo station. Please check windows on the right hand side.

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)

FAQ

Q: How long does the Shinkansen take from Tokyo to Kyoto?
A: The Nozomi train takes about 2 hours and 15~20 minutes. The Hikari and Codama trains take more as it stops more stations.

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.

Collections: From Tokyo, Same-Day Shinkansen Tickets, 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.