Shinkansen Travel Tips

Published on : 21/06/2021
by : Japan Experience
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Shinkansen arriving at a station.

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Travel the bullet train in comfort, at speed and for free if you have a Japan Rail Pass.

The perfect guide about the bullet trains in Japan

The Japanese bullet train network runs all the way from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south, and links major cities in a few hours. The Shinkansen is known for its punctuality, comfort and safety.

But how much do you know about the Shinkansen? Our articles will guide you through the different shinkansen lines in Japan and give you tips for using the network of high-speed trains.

Shinkansen Travel Tips

How to read a Shinkansen Reservation Ticket ?

Your national Japan Rail Pass entitles you to seat reservations on many trains all over Japan. Learn here how to read the seat reservation ticket

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The Sanyo Shinkansen Line

The Sanyo Shinkansen Line is the Shinkansen Line between Shin-Osaka station and Hakata Station Station (Fukuoka) operated by JR West.

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The Mickey Mouse Shinkansen

Since May 2019 and until November 2019, you can ride a Mickey Mouse shinkansen to explore Kyushu with a Japan Rail Pass.

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The Shinkansen 500

On June, 30, JR West introduced a Shinkansen 500 refurbished with the famous character Hello Kitty. Let’s study the story of this Shinkansen model introduced in 1997.

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