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Osaka and Shin-Osaka are different stations. Tokyo also has several major stations; check the one your itinerary requires.
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Japan train tickets and Shinkansen booking
Connect Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya and other popular cities. Explore routes and seat classes, then search for available trains through the booking link.
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Choose your departure station, arrival station and travel date, then compare Shinkansen services, seat classes, fares and transfers. Shinkansen trains for Osaka usually arrive at Shin-Osaka; for Fukuoka, choose Hakata. Quitang offers Chinese-language booking links. For official railway channels, choose the operator for your route, such as JR Central or JR West. Availability, charges and travel credentials are shown in search results and order details.
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Choosing the right route and station matters as much as speed
Japan has a dense rail network. A city may have several major stations, and different Shinkansen services may depart from different locations. Check the city, full station name, travel date and direction before booking, and allow time to walk between platforms when changing trains.
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Popular train routes in Japan
These are common travel routes, not fixed timetables or live availability.
Tokyo → Shin-OsakaTokaido Shinkansen
Connecting Greater Tokyo and KansaiPopularTokyo → KyotoTokaido Shinkansen
A classic route to the historic capitalClassicTokyo → NagoyaTokaido Shinkansen
A convenient link for central Japan itinerariesConvenientShin-Osaka → HiroshimaSanyo Shinkansen
Connecting Kansai and the Chugoku regionExplore furtherBefore you book
Key checks before booking
Check these details in advance to make finding your way at the station easier.
Choose for comfort and your itinerary
Check the available standard and higher-class options. Groups should also confirm seating arrangements.
Plan ahead for large luggage
Check the baggage rules and storage arrangements for your specific train and seat when carrying large items.
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Japan train ticket FAQs
Search early for busy dates, popular routes or group travel. Booking windows, availability and seats are shown on the booking page.
Travel credentials differ by product. You may use an electronic ticket or need to collect a ticket as instructed. Read the ticket delivery and boarding instructions in your order before departure.
Ordinary class suits most journeys. Green Cars typically offer wider seats and a quieter ride. Available classes depend on the train.
Search through Quitang’s Chinese-language booking links or choose an official railway channel for your route. Japan’s railways have different operators: check JR Central for the Tokaido Shinkansen and JR West for the Sanyo Shinkansen, for example. Compare total prices, payment methods, ticket formats and refund/change rules before paying.
Enter full departure and arrival station names and your travel date, then select a train and class to see the fare. Compare transfers, arrival times, payment currency and the final total. Charges are confirmed at checkout before payment.
Japan has no single ticketing website covering every railway product. Identify your route and operator, then follow the relevant booking channel from official sites such as JR Central or JR West. If unsure, start with the route and station guides on this page.
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More routes
More routes in Japan
Choose a route, check departure and arrival stations and transfer arrangements, then search trains and tickets for your date.
Tokyo → SendaiTohoku Shinkansen
Travel from Tokyo Station to Sendai Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen.Route guideTokyo → FukushimaTohoku Shinkansen
Travel on the Tohoku Shinkansen, selecting Tokyo Station and Fukushima Station when booking.Route guideTokyo → HakodateTohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen corridor
Shinkansen journeys from Tokyo towards Hakodate arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, not Hakodate Station.Route guideTokyo → NaganoHokuriku Shinkansen
Travel from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen.Route guideTokyo → AomoriTohoku Shinkansen
For Shinkansen travel from Tokyo towards Aomori, select Shin-Aomori, not Aomori Station.Route guideTokyo → ToyamaHokuriku Shinkansen
Travel on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, selecting Tokyo Station and Toyama Station when booking.Route guideShin-Osaka → OkayamaSanyo Shinkansen
For Sanyo Shinkansen travel from Osaka to Okayama, depart from Shin-Osaka, not Osaka Station, and arrive at Okayama Station.Route guideNagoya → Shin-OsakaTokaido Shinkansen
Take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Nagoya Station to Shin-Osaka, not Osaka Station.Route guideKyoto → HiroshimaTokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen corridor
Plan Kyoto–Hiroshima journeys along the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen corridor.Route guideTokyo → HiroshimaTokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen corridor
Travel along the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen corridor, usually from Tokyo or Shinagawa to Hiroshima Station.Route guideTokyo → FukuokaTokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen corridor
Shinkansen journeys from Tokyo to Fukuoka arrive at Hakata Station.Route guideShin-Osaka → HakataSanyo Shinkansen
Take the Sanyo Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Hakata for travel from Osaka to Fukuoka.Route guideFukuoka (Hakata) → HiroshimaSanyo Shinkansen
Take the Sanyo Shinkansen from Hakata Station to Hiroshima Station.Route guideFukuoka (Hakata) → KagoshimaKyushu Shinkansen
Take the Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata Station to Kagoshima-Chuo Station.Route guideStations
More station guides for Japan
Find your departure and arrival stations, and learn about access, transfers and travel preparation. On your travel day, check your order and station notices for boarding arrangements.
Nagoya Station
Nagoya Station is a large transport hub. Meitetsu Nagoya, Kintetsu Nagoya and neighbouring entrances do not necessarily share the same ticket gates. Check the railway, line and full station name in your order.
Read the full station guideHiroshima Station
For the Sanyo Shinkansen from Osaka, board at Shin-Osaka and alight at Hiroshima. From Fukuoka, check Hakata–Hiroshima. Shin-Osaka and Osaka are different stations; use the full names in your order.
Read the full station guideHakata Station
For Shinkansen travel to Fukuoka City, check Hakata Station. Do not look for a “Fukuoka Station” based only on the city name, or confuse Hakata Station with Fukuoka Airport, Hakata Bus Terminal or other transport locations.
Read the full station guideSendai Station
Sendai Station serves the Tohoku Shinkansen. It is distinct from Sendai Airport and other transport stops in the city. Use the full station name in your order for booking and navigation.
Read the full station guideFukushima Station
Fukushima can refer to the city, prefecture or other places. Fukushima Station and Fukushima Airport are different locations. Book using the full railway station name, Fukushima Station / 福島駅, rather than the prefecture name alone.
Read the full station guideShin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station
Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Hakodate are different stations in different locations. The JR Group map shows Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto as the Hokkaido Shinkansen terminus. Check onward transport separately for Hakodate city centre, Hakodate Station or your accommodation.
Read the full station guideNagano Station
Nagano Station serves the Hokuriku Shinkansen. The station, the wider city and other local transport stops are distinct locations. Check the full station name in your order when booking and navigating.
Read the full station guideShin-Aomori Station
Shin-Aomori serves the Tohoku Shinkansen and is different from Aomori Station. Check connecting services and departure/arrival times for Aomori Station or the city centre, allowing time for transfers and luggage.
Read the full station guideToyama Station
Toyama Station serves the Hokuriku Shinkansen and local transport. It is distinct from Toyama Airport and the wider city. Use the full station name in your order for booking and navigation.
Read the full station guideOkayama Station
Okayama Station serves the Sanyo Shinkansen. It is distinct from the wider city and other local transport stops. Use the full station name in your order.
Read the full station guideKagoshima-Chuo Station
For Kyushu Shinkansen travel to Kagoshima, check Kagoshima-Chuo. Kagoshima-Chuo Station, Kagoshima Station, the airport and the wider city are distinct locations. Use the full station name when booking.
Read the full station guideOfficial information and travel rules
Use these official channels to check boarding, baggage and entry requirements. Search schedules, fares and availability for your date, and check railway and station notices for temporary changes.
- JR Central official websiteTokaido Shinkansen, station and boarding informationVisit official source: JR Central official website
- JR Central ticket and travel informationTicket purchasing, ticket types and travel informationVisit official source: JR Central ticket and travel information
- JR West official websiteSanyo Shinkansen, Kansai and western Japan rail informationVisit official source: JR West official website
- JR Group JAPAN RAIL PASS Shinkansen route mapThe JR Group’s national Shinkansen network and official route map, including Tokyo, Fukushima, Sendai, Nagano, Toyama, Shin-Aomori, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Shin-Osaka, Okayama, Hakata and Kagoshima-ChuoVisit official source: JR Group JAPAN RAIL PASS Shinkansen route map
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