Can you buy shinkansen tickets same day?

Yes, you can. However, you should try to get your ticket farther in advance if traveling at a busy time, such as certain dates around the New Year. You can make the reservation at any JR reservation office (all major stations and many smaller stations).

How much does a shinkansen train cost?

All Areas of Japan and JR Pass The price for a seven-day pass is 29,110 yen. For comparison, the regular Shinkansen fare for a one-way, reserved seat from Tokyo to Osaka is 14,450 yen, so purchasing this Japan Rail Pass makes up for the cost of a round trip.

Can I ride shinkansen without reservation?

Non-reserved ( jiyuseki, 自由席) If you don’t reserve a seat you must sit in a non-reserved car where seats are first come, first serve. Some shinkansen lines don’t have this class (seat reservations are mandatory).

Can we eat inside JR train?

You should eat on trains only when taking a long-distance train, such as the Shinkansen. These types of trains have a tray and cup holder at every seat, and snacks are sold from a vendor trolley. When taking this type of train, it is also acceptable to bring your own food.

Should I buy shinkansen tickets in advance?

You must order at least 3 days in advance before the day of travel. I would advise you to book your shinkansen tickets as far in advance as you can, during peak season like Christmas and New Year, cherry blossom season (April) and fall foliage season (November). It gets extremely busy and trains are often fully booked.

Can I buy shinkansen ticket by credit card?

Shinkansen tickets can be paid for with credit cards when purchasing passenger, special-express, or unreserved seat tickets. Of course, you can purchase your shinkansen tickets at ticket machines, as well as at the JR Ticket Office, or online.

Why is Shinkansen so expensive?

The Tokaido shinkansen is the only profitable high speed rail route in the world. It’s expensive because it’s the best way to travel between cities. It’s competition is airplanes. The low end travel market is served by buses.

Can I eat on Shinkansen?

Yes, you can. You can bring food and drink on Shinkansen. At Shinkansen station, you will find KIOSK selling drink, food, and books/magazines. Also, you often see small shops selling Obento box, sandwiches, and drinks.

Do I need to book Shinkansen in advance?

Order Shinkansen Tickets At Least 3 Days In Advance You must order at least 3 days in advance before the day of travel. I would advise you to book your shinkansen tickets as far in advance as you can, during peak season like Christmas and New Year, cherry blossom season (April) and fall foliage season (November).

Can you eat on Shinkansen?

When riding the Shinkansen or on a long train ride in a green car (reserved seating) you are allowed to eat and drink. The seats actually have tables and cup holders. There are also food, drinks, and snacks being sold in these train cars. But on commuter trains, avoid eating.

Is it rude to use a phone on a train in Japan?

On trains and subways, never talk on your cell phone! It’s extremely bad manners in Japan. Also, you’ll find that most Japanese people do not talk loudly on the train. It’s a good idea to follow their example and keep loud conversation to a minimum.

Is it rude to eat on the train in Japan?

Japanese people don’t usually eat in public let alone walk and eat. On local trains, eating and drinking anything other than water should be avoided. The only time where eating and drinking on trains is acceptable is on regional long-distance trains, like the Shinkansen, where every seat has a tray and cup holder.

Can you buy tickets for the Shinkansen in Japan?

Travelling by Japan’s shinkansen, or bullet trains, is a must-do for visitors to Japan. And rightly so – as someone who has made a lot of shinkansen journeys over the years, the experience never gets old. While it’s easy to buy tickets at train stations in Japan, you might want to buy tickets in advance.

Are there any Shinkansen or limited express train reservations?

JR-EAST Train Reservation is a convenient online service that allows you to reserve seats on Shinkansen and Limited Express trains (Ordinary Cars, Green Cars and GranClass) before you come to Japan. With this service, you will not have to worry about not being able to ride a train after you arrive in Japan.

Where does the Shinkansen bullet train leave from?

The bullet train station and boarding Shinkansen departs from Tokyo Station, located right in the heart of Tokyo. Tokyo Station is a gigantic station, from there, several train lines leave from all corners of Japan to Narita airport and the subway lines.

How are the seats on a Shinkansen car?

Delivering “quality and spaciousness unprecedented in train travel,” each car houses only six rows of seats, with three seats in each row. This provides ample leg room to recline in the plush chairs. The reclining feature, as well as the footrest, can be operated using a control panel on the seat’s armrest.