This depends on the specific service that you're using. If he used the Tokaido Sanyo Kyushu Shinkansen Internet Reservation Service, it's possible to use your transit IC card or QR-Ticket for ticketless boarding. However, if, for example, he reserved on Eki-...
Japan’s infamous bullet trains (calledshinkansen) are beautiful, comfortable, convenient, and fast. They are a wonder of transportation, racing around at speeds up to 320 kilometers (200 miles) per hour. These trains run on special tracks, separate from the other trains. They are a feat of...
Tokyo to Shin-Osaka fare: ¥8,910 + express rate (from ¥5,610 for reserved seats, ¥4,960 for non-reserved seats – prices vary by season) Note: the Nozomi Shinkansen is the fastest train travelling between Tokyo and Osaka. The Hikari and Kodama trains are slightly cheaper (¥8...
From Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station you can catch3 types of Shinkansen bullettrains toKyoto Station, on theTokaido Shinkansenline: Nozomi, Hikari, and the Kodama. The Nozomi is marginally quicker than the Hikari. From October 2023,you can take the Nozomiwith your JR Pass by paying a suppl...
Unfortunately, there is no direct bullet train to Hakuba. The best route is to catch the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line from Tokyo train station to Nagano. From Nagano station, you take a highway bus to Hakuba. Highway Bus From Tokyo Highway buses are a great way to get from central Tokyo to...
►►► Buy a Japan Rail Pass ►►► Japan Railpass guide ►►► Buy shinkansen train tickets ►►► Tours of Japan by train Explore Japan by rail The best way to get around Japan is by train. On this page you'll find an introduction to train travel in Japan, with...
The JR Pass provides unlimited travel on JR trains, including the famous Shinkansen bullet trains, and can save you a lot of money if you plan to explore multiple destinations. Purchase the pass before arriving in Japan, as it offers significant savings and convenience as soon as you land at...
Shinkansen bullet trains whisk across Japan, connecting major cities © Sakarin Sawasdinaka/500px 2. Figure out where you want to start and finish Where you fly in and out of may influence your route The easiest option for most international travelers is to fly toTokyo. The capital has two...
Public transport is less reliable in a typhoon though, so keep this in mind and don’t travel far enough that you couldn’t walk back, in case things worsen. If you have plans to fly, keep a keen eye on airport and airline Twitter accounts and websites and be prepared to book additio...
If you’re visiting from the US, like us, plan for at least one full day of travel to Japan and one full day to fly home. 5-7 days: For my first trip to Japan, I only had one week to explore one large city, Tokyo. I didn’t have enough time to venture out into other ...