How do I travel from Tokyo to Nagano by train?
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station. Compare stops, departure and arrival times, seat classes and fares for your date. If continuing to the mountains or another town, plan onward transport from Nagano in advance. Confirm trains and final totals in the results and your order.
Confirm your departure and arrival stations first
- Departure station
- Tokyo Station
- Arrival station
- Nagano Station
- Rail corridor
- Hokuriku Shinkansen
- Live information
- Check live search results for trains, fares, availability and journey times
Plan your accommodation-to-Tokyo Station transfer, Hokuriku Shinkansen journey and onward transport from Nagano Station separately. Compare the actual trains, stops, seat classes and checkout totals for your date.
What to compare when choosing a train
- Stations:Use the full station name, not just the city name.
- Dates:For overnight or cross-border trips, check both the boarding date and arrival date.
- Seat class:Compare options by journey length, rest needs and actual availability.
- Connections:Allow for travel from your accommodation to the station, station procedures and onward transport after arrival.
Booking and boarding documents
After payment, confirm that your ticket has been issued. Check Tokyo Station, Nagano Station, the date, train, carriage, seat and final boarding document.
Search trains and availability for your travel date before departure, and confirm ticket issuance after payment. Save your boarding documents offline. Follow railway and station notices for temporary service changes.
Tokyo to Nagano FAQs
The JR Group Shinkansen route map places Tokyo Station and Nagano Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Check live results for your travel date to confirm available trains and stops.
Search from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station for your travel date, then select a seat class to see fares. Compare stops, arrival times and payment currency. The final amount is shown at checkout before payment.
Plan local transport to your accommodation or final destination separately. Include transfer time, walking within stations and moving your luggage in your full itinerary.
Official 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 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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