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Route and key stations
- Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shin Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, Shin Osaka.
- Plus Atami, Mishima, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu and other smaller stops on Hikari and Kodama.
Line guide
Tokaido shinkansen guide: route, stations and tips
The Tokaido shinkansen is the busiest high speed line in the world. It links Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
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Train types
- Nozomi: fastest, supplement with JR Pass.
- Hikari: fully covered, a few more stops.
- Kodama: every station, fully covered.
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Prices without a pass
- Tokyo to Nagoya: around 11,300 yen.
- Tokyo to Kyoto: around 13,800 yen.
- Tokyo to Osaka: around 14,720 yen.
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Tips with a JR Pass
- Pick a seat D for Mount Fuji views going west.
- Reserve seats free online via Smart EX or at any JR ticket office.
- Use the manned gate, not IC card gates.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions.
Is the Tokaido shinkansen covered by the JR Pass?
Yes. Hikari and Kodama are fully included. Nozomi can also be used with a supplement.
Which side has the Fuji view?
On a westbound train from Tokyo, sit on the right hand side, seat D.
How long is Tokyo to Osaka?
2 hours 22 minutes on Nozomi, 2 hours 55 minutes on Hikari.
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