Nozomi & Mizuho Shinkansen
Celerissimi commeatus Iaponiae. Disce cur a Charta JR excludantur et utrum dignum sit haec emendatio pro itinere tuo.
Nozomi et Mizuho sunt velocissimi frequentissimique Shinkansen ministerii in Iaponia. Quamquam a Charta JR regulari non teguntur, possessores nunc speciales tesseras emendationis emere possunt ut his praemiis traminibus vehi possint.
Quid sunt Nozomi & Mizuho?
Nozomi agitur in lineis Tokaido et Sanyo Shinkansen, iungens Tokyo cum Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, et Hakata (Fukuoka). Est celerrimum et frequentissimum servitium in his itineribus.
Mizuho currit in lineas Sanyo et Kyushu Shinkansen, Shin-Osaka cum Kumamoto et Kagoshima-Chuo connectens. Celerrimum est officium Iaponiae meridionalis.
Ambae species traminum pauciores stationes stopunt quam traminibus Hikari, Sakura, vel Kodama, quod efficit celeriora tempora itineris. Ipsa tramina eadem celeritate iter faciunt - simpliciter plures stationes transiliunt.
Cur exclusum est a JR Pass? Nozomi and Mizuho are premium services primarily used by business travelers. JR excludes them to manage capacity and maintain service quality.
How much faster is Nozomi?
Compare travel times between different Shinkansen services on popular routes.
| Route | Nozomi/Mizuho | Hikari/Sakura | Kodama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo → Kyoto | 2h 15min | 2h 25min | 3h 50min |
| Tokyo → Shin-Osaka | 2h 30min | 2h 35min | 4h 00min |
| Kyoto → Hiroshima | 1h 35min | 2h 00min | - |
| Shin-Osaka → Hakata | 2h 20min | 2h 35min | - |
Treni Hikari, Sakura, et Kodama plene teguntur a JR Pass sine ullo addito sumptu.
Tesserarium adscensionis Nozomi Mizuho
JR Pass possessores nunc tesseraria adscensionis specialia emere possunt ut utantur trenibus Nozomi et Mizuho.
Where to purchase the upgrade
The "Only with Japan Rail Pass Nozomi Mizuho Ticket" can be purchased at:
JR ticket offices
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Dignumne est upgrade?
Plurimis viatoribus, temporis compendium sumptum additionalem non iustificat. Ecce cur.
Causae upgrade faciendi
Faster travel
Fewer stops means quicker arrival at your destination
More departures
Nozomi and Mizuho run more frequently than Hikari or Sakura
Direct routes
Some long-distance routes may require fewer transfers
Causae omittendi
Single ride only
Each upgrade ticket is valid for one train ride only
Expensive for time saved
15-25 minutes saved may not justify the cost
Japan purchase only
Upgrades can only be bought in Japan after JR Pass activation
Limited availability
Reserved seats may be sold out during peak seasons
Our recommendation
For the vast majority of travelers, we recommend using the Hikari or Sakura trains included with your JR Pass. The 10-15 minute time difference on most routes is minimal, and you'll save ¥4,000-7,000 per ride.
Consider upgrading only if you're on a very tight schedule, traveling during peak hours when Hikari is fully booked, or if the time savings is genuinely critical for your itinerary.
Green car options
Upgrade options depend on your JR Pass type:
- Ordinary JR Pass: Reserved and non-reserved standard seats only
- Green JR Pass: Can upgrade to Green car (except Gran Class)
Refunds & changes
- Refunds only at the purchase location
- Handling fee: ¥340 for reserved seats, ¥220 for non-reserved
- No refunds after travel has started
- Changes allowed before departure only
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