Book your tickets for the Shinkansen & Express
Avoid the long crowded lines of Japan.
Avoid the long crowded lines of Japan. Reserve your seats securely.
Ticketing with QR code
Multilingual support is available
Make last-minute seat bookings online
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Make last-minute seat bookings online
Same-day reservations from anywhere.
Tickets for the Shinkansen & Express trains
All tickets for major railways are covered.
Ticketing with QR code
The QR code will be sent to your email.
Popular Shinkansen Tickets
Tokyo - Shin-Osaka
(Tokyo - Osaka)
![From tokyo To shin_osaka](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.japan-bullettrain.com%2Froutes%2Fosaka.webp&w=256&q=75)
Tokyo - Kyoto
(Tokyo - Kyoto)
![From tokyo To kyoto](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.japan-bullettrain.com%2Froutes%2Fkyoto.webp&w=256&q=75)
Tokyo - Nagoya
(Tokyo - Aichi)
![From tokyo To nagoya](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.japan-bullettrain.com%2Froutes%2Fnagoya.webp&w=256&q=75)
Tokyo - Hakata
(Tokyo - Fukuoka)
![From tokyo To hakata](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.japan-bullettrain.com%2Froutes%2Fhakata.webp&w=256&q=75)
Shin-Osaka - Tokyo
(Osaka - Tokyo)
![From shin_osaka To tokyo](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.japan-bullettrain.com%2Froutes%2Ftokyo.webp&w=256&q=75)
Shin-Osaka - Nagoya
(Osaka - Aichi)
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Kyoto - Tokyo
(Kyoto - Tokyo)
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Kyoto - Nagoya
(Kyoto - Aichi)
![From kyoto To nagoya](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.japan-bullettrain.com%2Froutes%2Fnagoya.webp&w=256&q=75)
Narita Airport Terminal 1 - Tokyo
(Tokyo - Tokyo)
![From narita_t1 To tokyo](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.japan-bullettrain.com%2Froutes%2Fairport.webp&w=256&q=75)
Tokyo - Narita Airport Terminal 1
(Tokyo - Tokyo)
![From tokyo To narita_t1](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.japan-bullettrain.com%2Froutes%2Fairport.webp&w=256&q=75)
Shinjuku - Kawaguchiko
(Tokyo - Kanagawa)
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Sapporo - Hakodate
(Hokkaido - Hokkaido)
![From sapporo To hakodate](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.japan-bullettrain.com%2Froutes%2Fhakodate.webp&w=256&q=75)
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How to Book Shinkansen Tickets
01. Request your tickets
Order your Shinkansen or Express train tickets in Japan directly through our website.
02. Receive a QR code
We will send you a QR code once your ticket booking request is confirmed.
03. Get your tickets
Stop by a designated JR station to get your tickets before boarding.
Please be aware that Shinkansen tickets can only be purchased up to 38 days before your departure, as per Japan Railway regulations.
While we make every effort to secure your tickets promptly, if your desired seats are unavailable for the intended departure date and time, we will contact you immediately for rescheduling or provide a full refund.
FAQ
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