Order Your JRPass
Back to General Japan Travel

Do we need to book shinkansens or can we just turn up?

daveflood
daveflood
7 months ago
5 answers

Hi
We have JR Kansai & Hiroshima area passes.
We need to travel from Kyoto to Hiroshima leaving 9:00-9:30am Tuesday 21/May.
We need to travel from Hiroshima to Osaka leaving 1:00-1:30pm Wednesday 22/May.
We also need to travel from Osaka to Narita airport on Sat 24/May for a 9:30pm flight.

Do we need to pre-book any of these journeys or can we just turn up at the station and be on a train soon after?

Thx, Dave

Alexis
Alexis
1087 posts
7 months ago
Expert

Hi there,

You'll need to make reservations for your train journeys in advance - this can be done at a JR travel desk or a ticket machine, found inside the stations. I'd suggest doing this as soon as possible after you activate the pass.

Hope this helps!

Alexis


Looking for more information? Search the forum

Select Category

Instant Quote

Starting from $345.00 for 7 days of unlimited Japan Rail travel

Can’t find the answer?

Learn from over 18066 questions about the Japan Rail Pass, or ask our Japan Rail travel experts

Ask Question

Get pocket Wifi in Japan

Get pocket Wifi in Japan

Visit us on Facebook

Get inspired for your visit to Japan by following us on Instagram and don't forget your own shots once you are there.


Find out where to buy the japan rail pass online.

Order your JRPass Now!

We have special prices for children and great first class options. See all tickets or see our range of Regional Passes