The Best Way to Purchase Shinkansen Tickets : Complete Guide to Bullet Train Tickets
Welcome to Your Ultimate Guide for Buying Shinkansen Tickets in Japan! 🚄 Planning a trip to Japan and want to experience the incredible Shinkansen (bullet train)? In this video, I break down everything you need to know about purchasing Shinkansen tickets, whether you're at the station or booking online.
✅ What You'll Learn:
The different routes covered by Shinkansen and their respective operators.
A step-by-step guide on how to navigate ticket purchases through various official and agency websites.
Tips on securing discounts and special fares to make your travel budget-friendly.
Important information about luggage regulations and seating options to ensure a smooth journey.
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🌏Ticket Agencies
*Klook Japan Train Reservation* https://www.klook.com/en-US/japan-rai...
Use promo code * TOKYOKENCHAN* or **KENCHAN **
Japan Bullet Train :https://www.japan-bullettrain.com/?vi...
■ Smart EX for Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu Shinkansen from Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Shin-Kobe, Okayama, Hiroshima, Hakata (Fukuoka), Kumamoto, Kagoshinma-Chuo. Only for these Shinkansen.
https://smart-ex.jp/en/index.php
■ JR East Reservation for Tohoku, Hokkaido Shinkansen. Akita, Yamagata, Joetsu, Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to northern Japan. Other limited express trains in JR East area and JR Hokakido.
https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-tra...
■ JR West Reservation for Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen. Limited Express in JR West, JR Central area, Sunrize Izumo/Seto.
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ti...
JR West Reservation (to book Tokaido Shinkansen): https://e5489.jr-odekake.net/e5489/ib...
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Chapters:
0:00 Shikansen for Japan travel
6:36 Online Purcahse
7:09 EX
12:30 Discount fares on EX
19:47 JR East Reservation
23:20 JR West Reservation
25:03 Klook .
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Thank you for watching. My name is Kengo. I create Japan travel guide videos from Tokyo that showcase Japanese culture, essential travel tips, and must-visit places—from top spots to hidden gems across Japan. Please subscribe for my weekly exploration to discover the charm of Japan.