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Seat reservation required - Narita to Kyoto 27/12?

99turbo
99turbo
over 7 years ago
2 responses

Hello,

I plan to travel with my family (5 with children) from Narita (arriving from Europe) to Kyoto on the 27/12. We like to take the Narita Express and Nozomi to Kyoto the same day (around 13:00). Will we need a seat reservation?

Regards,

Ralf

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 7 years ago
Expert

Hello Ralf,

I would recommend getting seat reservations if you travel with a larger party, this way you are sure of seating together.

The Narita Express is by reservation only in any case.

Kind regards,
Daniel

99turbo
99turbo
2 posts
over 7 years ago

Hello Daniel,

thanks for your answer. JTP europe made me an offer for tickets but incl. a charge of 400,- Euro for service and delivery at the airport.

How big is the risk to not get a ticket / seat when I book right after arrival? Especially on at this timeframe (27/12)?

Regards,

Ralf

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 7 years ago
Expert

Hi Ralf,

I must say that it's a bit risky. I've seen that days like these can be completely sold out and having to stand for a couple of hours is not a lot of fun.

At the same time it is quite a bit of money and days that everything is sold out are rare. I can't tell you what it will be like exactly but hopefully this will give you an idea.


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