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Shinkansen Ticket Online Booking : Tokyo to Nagano

Seat type and Adult/Child

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Departure date and train (time)

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: Nagano
  • Time:  1 hour 22 minutes~
  • Hokuriku Shinkansen

Seat

  • Unreserved:
         You can have an available seat in non-reserved seat cars only.
  • Reserved
         You can have a reserved seat in reserved cars.
  • Green reserved
         You can have a business class seat in the Green cars.
  • Gran class
         You can have a 1st-class reserved seat in the Gran Class cars.

    Train type 

    • Asama
      • Stops at all/most stations, including Ueno, Omiya, Takasaki, Karuizawa, and Ueda.

    Why Book the Tokyo to Nagano Shinkansen with us?

    • Arrangements tailored to your needs, backed by extensive experience
    • 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: Tokyo to Nagano

    • Departure Station:
      • Tokyo Central Station: Main departure point in central Tokyo, well-connected by JR and metro lines.
    • Arrival Station:
      • Nagano Station: Major railway hub in Nagano Prefecture, serving as the gateway to the region's ski resorts and cultural attractions. 

    Frequently Asked Questions about the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano

    Q: How often do Shinkansen trains run from Tokyo to Nagano?
    A: Shinkansen trains on the Tokyo-Nagano route typically run every 30 minutes to an hour throughout the day.

    Q: Is there luggage storage on the Shinkansen?
    A: Yes, luggage can be stored in the designated luggage space within the train car.
    Hokuriku Shinkansen does not require a reservation for "oversized luggage."

    Q: Do I need to arrive at the station early?
    A: It’s recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes before your departure time to allow time for finding your platform.

    Q: What are some attractions in Nagano?
    A: Nagano is known for beautiful mountains, hot springs, and temples. Top attractions include Zenkoji Temple, the Jigokudani Monkey Park, and skiing resorts in the surrounding area.



    QR Voucher Usage

    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 Pick Up Tickets Using QR Code] 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.

    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.



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