Shinkansen travel guides
Get ready for your Shinkansen trip with guides to booking, tickets, boarding and time on board. Choose the practical advice you need before traveling.
- Best Shinkansen Seats for Couples | Views, Conversation, and Comfort
How couples and married travelers should choose Shinkansen seats for conversation, shared views, ekiben time, and a more memorable ride.
- Shinkansen with Kids | Best Seats, Facilities, and Baggage Tips
A family guide to choosing Shinkansen seats near toilets, multi-purpose rooms, oversized baggage areas, and window views for children.
- How to Ride the Shinkansen | Complete Guide for First-time Travelers
A complete guide for foreigners and first-timers on how to ride the Shinkansen in Japan. Explains buying tickets, passing through gates, finding your platform, and boarding.
- What is the JR Pass? | Eligibility, Prices, and Usage Guide
A beginner's guide to the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass). Understand eligibility, prices, how to use it, and why you cannot ride the Nozomi train.
- Taking Pets on Shinkansen: Rules, Fees (¥290), Best Seats & Tips (2026 Guide)
Everything you need to know about taking dogs and cats on the Shinkansen in Japan. Complete guide on JR pet rules, ¥290 carry-on fee, size limits, best seat selection (last row/first row), and travel tips.
- How to Take Better Shinkansen Window Photos | Mt Fuji, Sea, and City Views
Photography tips for Shinkansen window views, including choosing the right seat, reducing reflections, timing Mt Fuji, and shooting from a fast train.
- Best Shinkansen Seats for Solo Travel | Quiet Time, Views, and Reading
A solo travel guide to choosing Shinkansen seats for window views, reading, quiet time, luggage comfort, and a calmer ride.
- How to Buy Shinkansen Tickets | Counters, Machines & Online Apps
A complete easy guide on how to purchase Shinkansen tickets in Japan. We explain ticket counters, touch screen machines, Smart EX, and buying tickets online.
- How to Enjoy the Tokaido Shinkansen | Seats, Views, and Time on Board
A practical guide to turning your Tokaido Shinkansen ride into part of the trip, with seat choices for Mt Fuji views, solo travel, couples, families, and business travelers.
- Where to Sit to See Mt Fuji on the Tokaido Shinkansen | E Seat and A Seat Explained
Learn which Tokaido Shinkansen seat to choose for Mt Fuji, depending on direction, ordinary car or Green Car, timing, and photo conditions.
- What to Bring on the Shinkansen | Ultimate Packing & Comfort List
Make your Shinkansen trip as comfortable as possible. We introduce the essential items you should pack, separated by purpose: work, relaxation, and travel enjoyment.
- What to do on the Shinkansen | Best Ways to Spend Your Ride
How should you spend your time on the Shinkansen? We introduce productive, relaxing, and experiential ways to pass the time while traveling across Japan.
- Best Shinkansen Seats for Laptop Work | Power, Wi-Fi, and Focus
A business travel guide to choosing Shinkansen seats for laptop work, power outlets, S Work cars, Wi-Fi expectations, and privacy.