Shinkansen (Bullet Trains in Japan)


Japan's High-Speed Trains "Shinkansen" are also called "Bullet Trains in Japan".

Shinkansen Information

The Shinkansen is a network of high-speed trains in Japan connecting all major cities in Japan.

The maximum speed of Shinkansen trains goes over 320km/hour (200 mph).

Tokyo Station is the main station for Shinkansen trains in Japan.

Japan Shinkansen are famous for being clean, on-time and safe.

It is known that the cleaning crew cleans Shinkansen trains in less than 7 minutes.

In Japan, more than 800 Shinkansen trains run every day.

Depending on the number of stops Shinkansen trains are named differently, for example:
Nozomi, Hikari, Kodama, Mizuho, and Sakura

Two main Shinkansen lines for going South from Tokyo in Japan are :
1). Tokaido Shinkansen - Runs between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka,
2). Sanyo Shinkansen - Runs between Shin-Osaka and Fukuoka (Hakata)

Main Shinkansen lines for going North from Tokyo in Japan are :
1). Tohoku Shinkansen - Runs between Tokyo and Shin-Amori
2). Hokkaido Shinkansen -Runs between Shin-Aomori and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
3). Jōetsu Shinkansen - Runs between Tokyo and Niigata
4). Yamagata Shinkansen - Runs between Tokyo and Shin-Jo
5). Hokuriku Shinkansen - Runs between Tokyo and Kanazawa

Except for Nozomi and Mizuho trains, all Bullet trains "Shinkansen" are covered by JR Pass.

14-Day Japan Rail Pass Including Shipping Fee - $482.60

The JR Pass is the best way to travel Japan. Not only can you and your family enjoy unlimited rides on most JR trains, but you can also use many of the JR bus services as well. You can ride the famous bullet train, the express Shinkansen!
This JR Pass includes a 14-day pass, FedEx shipping fee to your designated address (selected countries only. Please review the country list below) and your choice of 2 types of seat classes: Standard or Green (first class) seating.