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Journey times
- Nozomi: 100 minutes, fastest, not covered by basic JR Pass.
- Hikari: 110 minutes, fully covered.
- Kodama: 165 minutes, fully covered, all stops.
Route guide
Nagoya is the first major shinkansen stop west of Tokyo. The Tokaido line gets you there in well under two hours.
Sit on the right side heading west for Mount Fuji views around the 40 minute mark. Trains run every 5 to 10 minutes from 06:00 to 21:30.
Quick answers to common questions.
Yes, on Hikari and Kodama. Nozomi requires the Nozomi upgrade pass.
Yes, around 40 to 45 minutes after Tokyo on the right side of the train.
Not required, but recommended during peak seasons. With the JR Pass, reservation is free.
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