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powderchaser
powderchaser
about 7 years ago
6 responses

Hi,

If I'm traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto, are there specific trains that are express or do all trains make the same stops? Is there a specific station in Tokyo that is preferable to leave from or is there one main train station? Where is the main station located?

Thanks!

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Daniel-san
18828 posts
about 7 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

I recommend familiarizing yourself with the Tokaido Shinkansen line. This is the main bullet train line that connects Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.

With the JR Pass, you can use the Hikari Shinkansen service between Tokyo and Kyoto. This is the fastest option with the JR Pass.

You can board the Tokaido Shinkansen at either Shinagawa or Tokyo stations within the Tokyo area.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

powderchaser
powderchaser
6 posts
about 7 years ago

Thank you Daniel.

Once I purchase my JR 7 day pass and exchange it, do I exchange it once for a pass that works on all trains on the JR line or do I need to exchange it for a ticket for every trip I want to make on a JR train?

Is there any additional cost for the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto? Is the Hikari Shinkansen the fastest? What is the Tokaido Shinkansen? Is that something different?

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Daniel-san
18828 posts
about 7 years ago
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Hi again,

You get a JR Pass, which is your one ticket for all trains. However, when you make seat reservations, you still get an additional ticket that shows your seat number.

The Shinkansen are fully included and seat reservations are free with the JR Pass. Only Shinkansen services named Nozomi/Mizuho can not be used.


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