Fare Overview
You can choose from various fares offered,
depending on the way you would like to travel by Shinkansen,
including your days of travel and the size of your party.
From April 1, 2023, the price will change in some sections. Please see here.
Basic Fares
The smartEX basic service lets you make a reservation up to your date of travel and can be used with all Tokaido Sanyo Kyushu Shinkansen sections.
This round-trip discount fare lets you make a reservation up to your date of travel and is particularly suited for using sections with one-way operating distances of 601 km or more.
"Hayatoku" Fares with further discount for Early Reservations
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When making a reservation at least 3 days in advance, the long-distance Shinkansen becomes cheaper to use. Make this option a great choice for long-distance travel!
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The "Hayatoku 3" ticket can be used when you make a reservation at least 3 days before your date of travel. It is an economical option for Green Cars (First Class Cars) (Reserved seats in Ordinary Car are included on some sections.) on long-distance "Nozomi", "Mizuho", "Tsubame" and "Sakura". The discount is even greater for weekends and holidays, making this option a great choice for long-distance travel.
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The "Hayatoku 7" ticket can be used when you make a reservation at least 7 days before your date of travel. It is an economical option for using reserved-seat Ordinary Cars on long-distance "Nozomi", "Mizuho", "Tsubame" and "Sakura". The discount is even greater for weekends and holidays, making this option a great choice for long-distance travel.
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When making a reservation at least 21 days in advance, all-day "Nozomi" Shinkansen trains become cheaper to use. Recommended for vacations, weddings, and other events planned far in advance!
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The "Hayatoku-28 Wide" ticket can be used when you make a reservation at least 28 days (4 weeks) before your date of travel. Recommended for plans made far in advance, like vacations or wedding.
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When making a reservation at least 3 days in advance, Green Cars (First Class Cars) on all-day "Nozomi" and "Hikari" Shinkansen become cheaper to use. Recommended for those who would like to travel more comfortably in a Green Car for business trips or vacations!
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When making a reservation at least 3 days in advance, "Kodama" Shinkansen Green Cars (First Class Cars) can be used at an economical price. Recommended for those who would like to travel affordably and comfortably in a Green Car (First Class Car)!
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When making a reservation at least 3 days in advance, the "Nozomi" Shinkansen becomes cheaper to use. This option can be used with 2 or more persons and for children as well, making it a great choice for family trips!
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When making a reservation at least 3 days in advance, the "Kodama" Shinkansen becomes cheaper to use. This option can be used with 2 or more persons and for children as well, making it a great choice for traveling with friends and family!