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Travel between Japan's iconic cities with ease. Book your Shinkansen tickets, select your preferred seat class, and reserve Mount Fuji window side seats in seconds.
Popular Bullet Train Routes
Tokaido Shinkansen
Nozomi Express
Tokaido & Sanyo
Hokuriku Shinkansen
Tohoku / Hokkaido
Kodama Express
Available Bullet Trains: Tokyo → Osaka
Showing 1 scheduled Shinkansen services for Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Nozomi #31
• Tokaido ShinkansenExplore Japan's Bullet Train Types
From the 320 km/h Hayabusa in the north to the iconic Tokaido Nozomi, discover each Shinkansen model's unique features, speeds, and onboard luxury.
Japan's premier flagship super-express service between Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka. Stops only at major stations for the fastest transit times.
Fast semi-express bullet train with select intermediate stops. 100% covered by the National Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) with zero additional supplements!
The local Shinkansen stopping at every station along the Tokaido corridor. The ultimate gateway train to Hakone onsen (via Odawara) and Atami seaside hot springs.
Japan's fastest commercial train gliding at 320 km/h (200 mph) through northern Honshu and traversing the 53 km deep undersea Seikan Tunnel into Hokkaido.
Super-express connecting Tokyo to the historic samurai and geisha town of Kanazawa across the snow-capped Japanese Alps with lavish Gran Class cabins.
Renowned for luxurious 2x2 seating in Ordinary Reserved cars with dark cherry-wood trim, linking Shin-Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka (Hakata).
Japan Shinkansen Route Map
Click any station node along the high-speed network to inspect travel times and instantly configure your bullet train search.
Why Travel by Bullet Train?
Experience the world benchmark in high-speed rail travel with unmatched comfort, speed, and breathtaking scenery.
320 km/h Lightning Speed
Travel city-center to city-center faster than flying. Avoid 2-hour airport transfers, security queues, and baggage claim delays.
99.9% Punctuality Record
The average annual delay per Shinkansen train is under 12 seconds including typhoons. Count on precise, stress-free timetables.
Spacious Seating & Legroom
Enjoy generous legroom exceeding airline first class, whisper-quiet carriages, 360-degree rotating seats, and individual power outlets.
Mount Fuji Window Views
Watch iconic Mount Fuji glide past your window while sipping hot green tea and savoring authentic regional ekiben lunch boxes.
Zero Airport Hassle
Stations are situated directly in downtown city centers. Step off the train and immerse yourself instantly in Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka.
Instant Mobile QR Tickets
Receive digital QR passes straight to your phone. Tap your phone or scan at the automated station gates for frictionless entry.
Shinkansen Travel Guide & Tips
Essential information on seat classes, baggage regulations, ticket validation, and food etiquette.
Ordinary Reserved: Spacious 3x2 seating with deep recline, ample overhead racks, and power outlets. Perfect for most travelers.
Green Car (First Class): Ultra-quiet 2x2 wide leather/fabric seating, complimentary warm oshibori towels, footrests, and reading lights.
Gran Class (VIP Luxury): Available on Tohoku and Hokuriku lines: private 18-seat cabin with personal attendant, gourmet bento, and unlimited sake & wine.
