From Kyoto: Shinkansen Bullet Train to Tokyo or Nagoya





Duration
Free cancellation
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Travel directly from Kyoto to Tokyo or Nagoya aboard the Nozomi Shinkansen with a reserved Standard Car or Green Car seat.
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Depart from Kyoto Station and reach Tokyo or Nagoya without changing trains on direct Nozomi services.
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Reach Nagoya in as little as 33 minutes or Tokyo in around 2 hours, depending on your selected service.
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Reclining seats, power outlets, and free Wi-Fi help keep you comfortable and connected throughout your journey.
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Receive a QR code after booking and use it to collect your Shinkansen ticket at a JR station ticket machine.
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One-way Nozomi Shinkansen ticket from Kyoto to Tokyo or Nagoya (as per option selected)
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Reserved Standard Car or Green Car seat (as per option selected)
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Direct train journey to the selected destination
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Reclining seats
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Power outlets
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Free Wi-Fi
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QR code for ticket collection at a JR station ticket machine
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Your Shinkansen journey
Travel from Kyoto to Tokyo or Nagoya aboard the Nozomi Shinkansen. Select your destination and travel date, then choose an available service and your preferred reserved Standard Car or Green Car seat. After booking, you’ll receive a QR code to use at a JR station ticket machine to collect your Shinkansen ticket. On board, reclining seats, power outlets, and free Wi-Fi help make the journey comfortable and convenient.
Your route
Choose between two direct routes from Kyoto. Travel to Nagoya Station on a journey as short as 33 minutes, or continue east to Tokyo Station in around 2 hours on the fastest Nozomi services. Both routes operate without transfers.
Schedule
From Kyoto to Nagoya
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First train: 6:03am
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Journey time: From 33 mins
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Last train: 10:46pm*
From Kyoto to Tokyo
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First train: 6:03am
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Journey time: From 2h
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Last train: 9:38pm*
*Schedules vary by travel date. Check available services for your selected date.
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What to bring
- QR code: Bring your QR code to a JR station ticket machine to collect your Shinkansen ticket before boarding.
What’s not allowed
- Oversized luggage: Luggage over 250 cm in total dimensions is not allowed on applicable Tokaido Shinkansen services.
Additional information
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Oversized baggage: Luggage measuring 161–250 cm in total dimensions requires a reserved seat with an oversized baggage area.
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Ticket changes: Change and cancellation conditions vary by train, seat class, and booking conditions. Check the applicable policy before booking.
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Time zone: Departure and arrival times are shown in Japan Standard Time.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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