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Is Booking Seat Compulsory

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HA
about 11 years ago
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If have JR Green Pass. Can ticket holders hop on to train and occupy 1st Class Seat without booking?

Pass cannot use only For Nozomi & Mizuho ... Other than these 2. Plus private.... all others can . Can list those private trains not allowed?

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Daniel-san
19375 posts
about 11 years ago
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Hi there,

Green Class is by reservation only This means you have to book the tickets beforehand. This can be done up to 5 minutes before departure (although I'd suggest taking a bit more time).

You can however use a non reserved ordinary seat without reservation, if you are really in a hurry.

I don't have a full list with lines not included, however you can use other awesome interactive map to see all lines covered and Plan with Hyperdia to only use JR lines.

I can also let you know what is covered and what not if you tell me your travel plans.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

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