Important: Nozomi and Mizuho not covered
The Japan Rail Pass does not cover Nozomi or Mizuho trains.
JR Pass holders can use Hikari, Sakura, Kodama, and Tsubame.
Shinkansen lines
High-speed rail across Japan
Tokaido Shinkansen
Japan's busiest and most famous bullet train line. Connects Tokyo to Osaka via Nagoya and Kyoto. Nozomi, Hikari, and Kodama services available.
Sanyo Shinkansen
Tokaido pikendus Osakast Hakatsuni (Fukuoka) Hiroshima, Okayama ja Kobe kaudu. Mõned rongid jätkavad sõitu Nozomi/Mizuhona.
Tohoku Shinkansen
Ühendab Tokyo Põhja-Honshuga, sealhulgas Sendai, Morioka ja Shin-Aomoriga. Hayabusa rongid on kiireimad.
Hokkaido Shinkansen
Pikendub Shin-Aomorist läbi Seikani tunneli Shin-Hakodate-Hokutosse Hokkaidol. Tulevikus on plaanis pikendus Sapporosse.
Hokuriku Shinkansen
Ühendab Tokyo Kanazawaga Nagano ja Jaapani Alpide kaudu. Laiendati hiljuti 2024. aastal Tsurugani.
Joetsu Shinkansen
Ühendab Tokyo Niigataga Jaapani mere rannikul. Populaarne suusakuurortide ja riisikasvatuspiirkondade poolest.
Kyushu Shinkansen
Runs from Hakata to Kagoshima-Chuo through southern Kyushu. Features unique Kyushu design trains.
Yamagata Shinkansen
Mini-Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shinjo via Yamagata. Uses smaller trains that run on conventional tracks.
Akita Shinkansen
Mini-Shinkansen from Tokyo to Akita via Morioka. Connects to hot spring resorts and samurai towns.
Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen
New line connecting Takeo-Onsen to Nagasaki. Opened in 2022 with Kamome trains.
Train types explained
Know which Shinkansen services you can use with your JR Pass.
| Rong | Liin | Description | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nozomi | Tokaido/Sanyo | Kiireim teenus, JR Pass seda EI kata. Peatub ainult suuremates jaamades. | Not covered |
| Mizuho | Sanyo/Kyushu | Kiireim Kyushu teenus, JR Pass seda EI kata. Piiratud peatused. | Not covered |
| Hikari | Tokaido/Sanyo | Kiire teenus, mida katab JR Pass. Veidi rohkem peatusi kui Nozomi. | Covered by JR Pass |
| Sakura | Sanyo/Kyushu | Kiire teenus, mida katab JR Pass. Mugavad 2+2 istmed. | Covered by JR Pass |
| Kodama | Tokaido/Sanyo | Kõikides jaamades peatuv teenus. Katab JR Pass, sobib suurepäraselt lühikesteks reisideks. | Covered by JR Pass |
| Hayabusa | Tohoku/Hokkaido | Jaapani kiireim rong. Katab JR Pass. Iseloomulik pikk nina. | Covered by JR Pass |
| Kagayaki | Hokuriku | Kiire teenus Kanazawasse. Katab JR Pass. Piiratud peatused. | Covered by JR Pass |
Popular Shinkansen routes
Travel times and connections
| Route | Rong | Time | Fare | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo → Osaka (Shin-Osaka) | Hikari | 2h 30min | ¥14,720 | Covered by JR Pass |
| Tokyo → Osaka (Shin-Osaka) | Nozomi | 2h 15min | ¥14,720 | Not covered |
| Tokyo → Kyoto | Hikari | 2h 15min | ¥14,170 | Covered by JR Pass |
| Tokyo → Hiroshima | Hikari + Sakura | 4h 30min | ¥19,760 | Covered by JR Pass |
| Tokyo → Sendai | Hayabusa | 1h 30min | ¥11,410 | Covered by JR Pass |
| Tokyo → Kanazawa | Kagayaki | 2h 30min | ¥14,380 | Covered by JR Pass |
| Tokyo → Shin-Hakodate | Hayabusa | 4h | ¥23,430 | Covered by JR Pass |
| Hakata → Kagoshima-Chuo | Sakura/Tsubame | 1h 20min | ¥10,640 | Covered by JR Pass |
Major Shinkansen stations
Key stops on the bullet train network
Tokyo Station
Grand central hub where 5 Shinkansen lines converge. Historic red-brick Marunouchi building. Platform numbers 20-23 for bullet trains.
Shin-Osaka Station
Major junction where Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen meet. Gateway to western Japan and Kyushu.
Kyoto Station
All Tokaido Shinkansen trains stop here except Nozomi non-stop services. Stunning modern architecture.
Hiroshima jaam
Värav Rahumemoriaalpargi ja Miyajima juurde. Kõik Sanyo Shinkanseni rongid peatuvad siin.
Hakata jaam
Fukuoka peajaam. Sanyo Shinkanseni lõpp-peatus ja Kyushu Shinkanseni alguspunkt.
Sendai jaam
Tohoku piirkonna suurim linn. Oluline peatus Hayabusa ja Yamabiko rongidele.
Kanazawa jaam
Kaunis moodne jaam oma puidust trummiväravaga. Hokuriku Shinkanseni lõpp-peatus.
Nagoya jaam
Jaapani suurim jaamahoone põrandapinna järgi. Oluline Tokaido Shinkanseni keskus.
Shinkansen travel tips
Get the most from your bullet train experience
Reserved vs. unreserved
JR Pass allows free reserved seat bookings at ticket offices. Unreserved cars (non-reserved) are available on most trains.
Peak travel times
Golden Week (late April-early May), Obon (mid-August), and New Year see extremely crowded trains. Book early.
Toit pardal
Ekiben (jaama bento-karbid) on Jaapani traditsioon. Osta enne rongile minekut, kuna rongi peal on müügil piiratud koguses tooteid.
Pagasi hoiustamine
Tavalistel vagunitel on pagasiriiulid. Suurte kohvrite jaoks broneeri istmete broneerimisel suure pagasi koht.
Platvormi ajastus
Rongid peatuvad vaid 1-2 minutiks. Tea oma vaguni numbrit ja seisa õiges platvormi tähistatud kohas, mis on maapinnal märgitud.
Wi-Fi kättesaadavus
Enamikus Shinkansen rongides on tasuta Wi-Fi, kuid see võib olla aeglane. Laadige pikkadeks reisideks meelelahutus eelnevalt alla.