#145 Five Tips for Tokaido Shinkansen
Essential facts that you might not know when using the Tokaido Shinkansen (P)
Most first-time visitors to Japan who have enough time in their schedule will go to Kyoto and Osaka on the Golden Route, as well as Tokyo. The Nozomi, the fastest bullet train to Kyoto and Osaka on the Tokaido Shinkansen, runs every few minutes. Based on these facts, for example, you may be missing a great opportunity by not knowing about it. This week, I will compactly share the five tips you must remember when traveling to Kyoto or Osaka on the Tokaido Shinkansen! The following are some of the headlines from this post.
Two Different Shinkansen at Tokyo Station
Mt. Fuji Observation Seats
Plan B for Making Reservations
The Difference of Two Shinkansen at Tokyo Station
For foreign travelers, the Tokaido Shinkansen is the most frequently used line for travel between major cities. It has been about 38 years since the privatization of Japan's national railway system, and it has spun off into a separate company. The Tokaido Shinkansen connecting Tokyo and Shin-Osaka is operated by JR Central, although its arrival and departure points might lead one to believe that JR East operates it. Therefore, two Shinkansen terminals at Tokyo Station have separate ticket gates.
If you look at the timetable of the Tokaido Shinkansen, you will be astonished at the frequency. High-speed trains, which are not inexpensive by any means, run almost on time with the same sense of minutes as commuter trains in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Japanese television has even broadcast many behind-the-scenes programs. If you want to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto or Osaka, you can buy a ticket easily, but you can make your Shinkansen trip more comfortable just by knowing a few tips. Let's take a look at the details below.
