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JR East starts online Shinkansen reservation system for visitors to Japan
On March 25, JR East will be unveiling its new internet site for making seat reservations from overseas.
This new system will be called "JR-East Shinkansen Reservation" and available here. Language: English The system covers these named trains operated by JR East. Shinkansen Tohoku: Hayate (はやて), Yamabiko (やまびこ), Max Yamabiko, Nasuno (なすの) and Max Nasuno Yamagata: Tsubasa (つばさ) Akita: Komachi (こまち) Joetsu: Toki (とき), Max Toki, Tanigawa (たにがわ) and Max Tanigawa Nagano: Asama (あさま) Other express services Narita Airport: Narita Express (成田エクスプレス) Joban Line: Fresh Hitachi (フレッシュひたち) and Super Hitachi (スーパーひたち) Chuo Line: Kaiji (かいじ), Azusa (あずさ) and Super Azusa (スーパーあずさ) Ito Line: Odoriko (踊り子) and Super View Odoriko (スーパービュー踊り子) Tokaido, San'yo and Kyushu Shinkansen are not covered because these lines are operated by JR Central, West and Kyushu, respectively. |
Reservation
Registration is free and requires a credit card. You can use JR East Pass and Japan Rail Pass.
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Hayate, Max Yamabiko (yellow) + Tsubasa (green), Komachi and Asama
![]() ![]() ![]() Narita Express, Fresh Hitachi and Super Azusa ![]() ![]() |
JR East Shinkansen Reservation
This site has opened.:cool:
From now on, you can make reservations for the trains I listed above. It's good for travellers who have Japan Rail Pass or JR East Pass.:) Frequently Asked Questions |
All times are GMT. The time now is 01:42 PM. |