Hikari 501 is JR Central's semi-fast Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka, stopping at Nagoya and Kyoto. It covers 552 km in approximately 2h45m — slightly slower than Nozomi but stopping at more cities, making it popular for travellers to Kyoto and intermediate stations.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo Station Tokyo | Start | 07:03 |
| 2 | Yokohama Station Yokohama | 07:25 | 07:27 |
| 3 | Shizuoka Station Shizuoka | 08:43 | 08:45 |
| 4 | Nagoya Nagoya | 09:45 | 09:47 |
| 5 | Kyoto Kyoto | 10:40 | 10:42 |
| 6 | Shin-Osaka Station Osaka | 11:00 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Japan railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Hikari 501 is JR Central's semi-fast Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka, stopping at Nagoya and Kyoto. It covers 552 km in approximately 2h45m — slightly slower than Nozomi but stopping at more cities, making it popular for travellers to Kyoto and intermediate stations.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 6 stops with a total journey time of approximately 3h 57m.
Available travel classes include Ordinary unreserved, Ordinary reserved, Ordinary Unreserved, Ordinary Reserved. Fares start from JPY 3,880 for Ordinary unreserved.
Book Hikari 501 tickets at jrpass.com, the official JR Group portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Book Hikari 501 tickets at jrpass.com, the official JR Group portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit JR GroupHikari 501 departs at 07:03 and arrives at the final destination at 11:00. Total journey time is approximately 3h 57m. Always verify current timings with JR Group before travelling.
Hikari 501 fares start from approximately 3,880 (economy class). Book at jrpass.com for the latest prices.
Book Hikari 501 tickets at jrpass.com, the official JR Group booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Hikari 501 makes 6 stops. The route starts at Tokyo Station and ends at Shin-Osaka Station. Major intermediate stops include Yokohama Station, Shizuoka Station, Nagoya, Kyoto.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the JR Group website or app before booking.
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