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Tokyo-Shin-Osaka Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets [Official Partner]

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Tokyo-Shin-Osaka Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets [Official Partner]

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Highlights

Experience one of Japan’s greatest travel icons — the Shinkansen bullet train. Connecting Tokyo and Shin-Osaka at lightning speed, this sleek and comfortable train makes long-distance travel across Japan effortless. Glide through scenic landscapes while enjoying a smooth ride that has become a symbol of modern Japan.


With reserved tickets for the Tokaido Shinkansen line, you can relax knowing your seats are secured before you even arrive in Japan. Whether you’re starting in Tokyo or Osaka, this journey combines speed, comfort, and convenience, making it the perfect way to travel between two of Japan’s most exciting cities.

  • High-Speed Travel: Reach Tokyo or Osaka in just a few hours aboard Japan’s world-famous bullet train.
  • Reserved Seating: Enjoy guaranteed seats on the Nozomi super express for a stress-free ride.
  • Easy Ticket Pickup: Collect your tickets with a QR code at JR stations.
  • Seamless Booking: Choose your preferred travel time and let us arrange the closest available option.
  • Comfort & Convenience: Travel with peace of mind, skipping queues and avoiding last-minute hassles.

What's included

INCLUDED

Reserved seat on the Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo–Shin-Osaka route)
Nozomi super (limited) express service
QR code voucher for ticket collection

NOT INCLUDED

Food and beverages
Personal expenses
Hotel transfers

Customer reviews

3.9

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about 16 hours ago
Verified Traveller

Fast and easy booking. Just scan the tickets at the machine and you are able to collect it.

28 days ago
Verified Traveller.Solo Traveller

It was easy to redeem the tickets after purchase from Pelago

27 days ago
Ryan .Couple

Simple easy use and booking

5 months ago
Verified Traveller.Family (with teens)

it went well and on time as ussual next time will try green car

9 months ago
Andy.Family (with teens)

Just have to go to the machine and scan the barcode given and it will print the tickets

7 months ago
XING YU.Solo Traveller

it is a very smooth process, clear instructions also given, the customer service had helped me to rectify some problems as i gave the wrong dates.

Additional information

Operating Hours
  • Tickets can be printed from 05:00–23:00 at JR stations, subject to each station’s operating hours.
Meeting Point & Pickup Information
  • Print tickets at Reserved Seat Ticket Machines in JR stations by scanning your QR code voucher.
  • Alternatively, redeem at Ticket Offices, JR East Travel Service Centers, or Green Ticket Machines using the 17-digit booking number.
Must Know
  • Tickets must be printed before boarding the train.
  • Please allow extra time to avoid congestion at ticket machines.
  • Travel is valid only for the specified route (Tokyo–Shin-Osaka or Shin-Osaka–Tokyo).
Eligibility
  • Available for all nationalities.
Child Policy
  • Adult: ages 12+ (elementary school children at age 12 count as Child).
  • Child: ages 6–11 (6-year-olds not yet in school count as Infant).
  • Infant: ages 1–5.
  • Baby: under 1 year old.
  • Children’s tickets are half the adult fare.
  • Infants and babies travel free unless: they occupy a reserved seat, travel alone, or exceed two per adult/child.
What to Bring
  • Valid photo ID
  • QR code voucher or 17-digit booking reference
  • Printed tickets (required before boarding)
Accessibility
  • Shinkansen stations and trains are wheelchair accessible.
Booking Confirmation
  • Confirmation is issued manually within 24 hours.
Cancellation Policy
  • No cancellations, refunds, or changes allowed after booking.
Voucher Use
  • Scan the QR code at JR machines or present your booking reference at designated counters to collect tickets.
  • Vouchers are valid for pickup from 1 month before travel until the travel date.

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Location

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Ekibenya Shinkansen South Transfer Entrance

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Tokyo?
The travel time from Shin-Osaka to Tokyo on the Tokaido Shinkansen varies by train type. The Nozomi, the fastest service, takes approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes. Hikari trains take around 2 hours and 39 minutes, while Kodama trains take about 3 hours and 54 minutes.
How much is the Shinkansen ticket from Shin-Osaka to Tokyo?
A one-way Shinkansen ticket from Shin-Osaka to Tokyo costs approximately JPY 16,592.7 to JPY 17,276.7, depending on the train type, peak times, and seat class.
Which Shinkansen is best from Osaka to Tokyo?
The Nozomi is the fastest and most frequent Shinkansen service between Osaka and Tokyo, taking as little as 2 hours and 21 minutes. However, the Nozomi is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. If you are using the JR Pass, the Hikari service is the fastest option available, with a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes.
Which side to sit on Shinkansen Osaka to Tokyo?
For the best view of Mount Fuji when traveling from Osaka to Tokyo on the Shinkansen, choose a seat on the left-hand side of the train. Specifically, window seats labeled 'E' in ordinary cars or 'D' in Green Cars offer optimal views of the mountain.
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