Shinkansen route guides
Choose your destination and find a Shinkansen route guide. Compare trains, journey times and ticket options, then plan the practical details of your trip.
- Tokyo to Fukushima Shinkansen Guide | An Easy First Trip Into Tohoku
A foreign traveler-friendly guide to the Tokyo to Fukushima Shinkansen, covering travel time, seats, seasonal views, hot spring access, and why it is a gentle introduction to Tohoku.
- Tokyo to Hakata Shinkansen Guide | Crossing Japan by Bullet Train
A foreign traveler-friendly guide to the Tokyo to Hakata Shinkansen, covering travel time, recommended seats, Mt. Fuji, Kansai, Sanyo scenery, long-distance comfort, and the feeling of arriving in Kyushu.
- Tokyo to Hiroshima Shinkansen Guide | A Long Ride Into Western Japan
A guide to the Tokyo to Hiroshima Shinkansen for foreign travelers, covering travel time, recommended seats, Mt. Fuji, western Japan scenery, Setouchi atmosphere, and Miyajima access.
- Tokyo to Kanazawa by Shinkansen | Trains, Tickets and Rail Passes
Choose between Kagayaki and Hakutaka, check seating and booking options, and compare a normal ticket with the Hokuriku Arch Pass or Japan Rail Pass for your itinerary.
- Tokyo to Karuizawa Shinkansen Guide | A Short Trip Into Mountain Air
A foreign traveler-friendly guide to the Tokyo to Karuizawa Shinkansen, covering travel time, seats, scenery, seasons, and why this short ride feels like a real escape from the city.
- [2026 Edition] Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen: Ultimate Guide to Fares, Times & Cheapest Routes
Don't get lost on the Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen. Complete guide on fares, times, cheapest routes, and recommended seats. Compare Nozomi, Hikari, Kodama, and early booking discounts (EX Hayatoku).
- Tokyo to Morioka Shinkansen Guide | Quiet Long-Distance Travel Into Tohoku
A guide to the Tokyo to Morioka Shinkansen for foreign travelers, covering travel time, seats, snow views, evening light, and the feeling of a longer Tohoku rail journey.
- Tokyo to Nagoya Shinkansen Complete Guide [2026] | Time, Prices & Seats
A complete 2026 guide to traveling from Tokyo Station to Nagoya. Compare Nozomi and Hikari trains, check ticket prices, find the best seat for Mt. Fuji, and learn how to buy early bird tickets.
- [2026] Tokyo to Osaka Shinkansen Guide: Nozomi Travel Time, Fares & Reservation Tips
Tokyo to Osaka by Nozomi Shinkansen in about 2h30m. Compare station-by-station travel time, fares, JR Pass Nozomi rules, SmartEX booking, and Mt. Fuji seats.
- Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Shinkansen Guide | Crossing Honshu to Hokkaido
A foreign traveler-friendly guide to the Tokyo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Shinkansen, covering the Seikan Tunnel, long-distance travel, recommended seats, and the feeling of arriving in Hokkaido.