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First class versus normal class

mg00182878
mg00182878
over 9 years ago
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Hi,
It seems I cannot locate the differences between first class and normal class pass on their website. I found it once before but maybe they updated it and forgot to add it?
Anywho, does anyone know the differences? I would like to use the Shinkasen but I know that the normal class doesn't have a "walk on through" ability, or at least since I last looked a few months ago.
Thank you, your help is greatly appreciated!

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 9 years ago
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Hi there,

First class, or Green Class as it is called in Japan offers more space and comfort over ordinary class. We have a blog post with all the details.

The main reason why I would consider Green Class is that it is generally a lot less people travel in Green Class and it is a lot quieter.

Hope this helps,
Daniel


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