From Tokyo: Shinkansen Bullet Train to Kyoto, Osaka or Nagoya





Duration
Free cancellation
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Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, or Nagoya on the Nozomi Shinkansen, with direct services and a choice of Standard Car or Green Car seats.
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Choose Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station for departures, with Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, and Nagoya Station available as your destination.
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Reach Kyoto in 2 hours, Osaka in 2 hours 14 minutes, or Nagoya in 54 minutes on direct services, with frequent departures throughout the day.
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Reclining seats, power outlets, and free Wi-Fi keep you comfortable and connected throughout your journey between Tokyo and your chosen city.
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Your booking includes a QR code for ticket collection at a JR station ticket machine, making the process straightforward before you board.
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One-way Shinkansen ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka or Nagoya (as per option selected)
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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 Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, or Nagoya aboard the Nozomi Shinkansen. Choose your destination and travel date, then select an available train and your preferred Standard Car or Green Car option. Depart from Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station and travel directly to your selected destination. On board, reclining seats, power outlets, and free Wi-Fi help make the journey comfortable and convenient. After booking, you’ll receive a QR code to use at a JR station ticket machine to collect your Shinkansen tickets.
Your route
Choose from three direct routes from Tokyo. Travel to Kyoto Station for central Kyoto, Shin-Osaka Station for Osaka, or Nagoya Station for Nagoya. Journey times vary by destination, with the quickest services taking around 2 hours to Kyoto and 2 hours 14 minutes to Osaka based on the supplied schedule. Multiple departures operate throughout the day, so select your preferred date and check the available train times before booking.
Schedule
From Tokyo to Osaka
First train: 6am
Last train: 9:31pm
Journey time: 2h 14m
From Tokyo to Kyoto
First train: 6am
Last train: 9:31pm
Journey time: 2h
From Tokyo to Nagoya
First train: 6:28am
Last train: 10:14pm
Journey time: 54 mins
What to bring
- QR code: Bring your QR code to a JR station ticket machine to collect your Shinkansen tickets before boarding.
What's not allowed
- Oversized luggage: Luggage measuring over 250 cm in total dimensions is not allowed on the Tokaido Shinkansen.
Additional information
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Oversized baggage space: Luggage measuring 161–250 cm in total dimensions requires a reserved seat with an oversized baggage area.
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Peak travel: Seat reservations are recommended during peak travel periods and holidays.
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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.
100% ticket guarantee
Receive tickets on time, for the experience you've booked.
100% experience guarantee
Get a refund if your experience doesn't happen as promised.
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