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What should I check before boarding at 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. Before travelling, copy the full station name from your booking and check its map location, entrance, train service and boarding document.

Full station name and common mix-ups

Station name
Nagoya Station
English or local name
Nagoya Station (Japanese: 名古屋駅)
City
Nagoya, Japan
Main rail directions
The Tokaido Shinkansen towards Tokyo, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka, plus local rail routes around Nagoya.

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.

Planning transport to the station

The station connects Shinkansen trains, conventional JR lines, the subway and other transport. Choose an exit for your accommodation or destination, and allow time to walk between the different railway areas.

Use maps to plan your journey, but confirm your departure station using the full name and address in your booking and the operator's notices.

General steps after arrival at the station

First check your Tokaido Shinkansen train service, direction and carriage in the booking. Follow Shinkansen signs to the correct ticket gates. When changing railways, check the operator and station name again.

  1. Check your booking status and complete boarding document.
  2. If ticket collection is required, first find the counter or machine specified in your booking instructions.
  3. Complete any required identity checks, security screening or other station entry procedures.
  4. Find the correct gate and platform using your train service, direction, carriage and departure time.

Routes serving Nagoya Station

Tokyo → NagoyaTokaido Shinkansen
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Nagoya → Shin-OsakaTokaido Shinkansen
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Check the full station name, your booking, valid identification and boarding document. Allow time for local transport, ticket collection, entry checks and finding the platform.

The Tokaido Shinkansen towards Tokyo, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka, plus local rail routes around Nagoya.

Official references

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.

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