![]() ![]() Only the Hayabusa, Hayate, Komachi and Tsubasa trains along the Tohoku/ Hokkaido Shinkansen, and the Kagayaki trains along the Hokuriku Shinkansen require seat reservations. They can be made for all shinkansen trains, but are not mandatory on the trains that also carry non-reserved seating. Seat reservations allow you to secure a seat and travel with peace of mind. Japan Rail Pass holders can make seat reservations for free.ĭisplay in a station indicating the non-reserved car numbers of upcoming departures Seat reservations A fee of a few hundred yen applies for making seat reservations. Bilingual signs indicate whether a car carries reserved or non-reserved seats.Īdvance seat reservations are required to use a seat in a reserved car ( see below on how to make seat reservations). Only the Hayabusa, Hayate, Komachi and Tsubasa trains on the Tohoku Shinkansen and Hokkaido Shinkansen and the Kagayaki trains on the Hokuriku Shinkansen are fully reserved and do not carry non-reserved seating. Most shinkansen trains offer both non-reserved seats (自由席, jiyūseki) and reserved seats (指定席, shiteiseki) in separate cars. Comparable to first class on airplanes, Gran Class offers seats that are even more spacious and comfortable than Green Car seats (in rows of 2+1 seats) and additional amenities and services. Green Cars tend to be less crowded than ordinary cars.įurthermore, Gran Class is available on new train sets along the Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen and Hokkaido Shinkansen. The seats are arranged in rows of 2+2 seats. ![]() Comparable to business class on airplanes, green cars offer seats that are larger and more comfortable than ordinary seats and offer more foot space. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |