Nozomi 1 is JR Central's fastest Shinkansen service from Tokyo to Hakata (Fukuoka), operated by N700S Series trains at 285 km/h. It covers the 1,175 km Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen route in under 4h45m with limited stops — the fastest way between Tokyo and Osaka (2h21m) and the iconic bullet train experience.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo Station Tokyo | Start | 06:00 |
| 2 | Shinagawa Station Tokyo | 06:06 | 06:07 |
| 3 | Nagoya Nagoya | 07:38 | 07:40 |
| 4 | Kyoto Kyoto | 08:17 | 08:18 |
| 5 | Shin-Osaka Station Osaka | 08:27 | 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.
Nozomi 1 is JR Central's fastest Shinkansen service from Tokyo to Hakata (Fukuoka), operated by N700S Series trains at 285 km/h. It covers the 1,175 km Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen route in under 4h45m with limited stops — the fastest way between Tokyo and Osaka (2h21m) and the iconic bullet train experience.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 5 stops with a total journey time of approximately 2h 27m.
Available travel classes include Ordinary, B Sleeper, A Sleeper. Fares start from JPY 3,850 for Ordinary.
Book Nozomi 1 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. Bedrolls are typically provided in sleeper classes. Passengers should carry a light jacket as air conditioning can be cold overnight.
Reserved seating
Reserved seating
Reserved seating
Book Nozomi 1 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 GroupNozomi 1 departs at 06:00 and arrives at the final destination at 08:27. Total journey time is approximately 2h 27m. Always verify current timings with JR Group before travelling.
Nozomi 1 fares start from approximately 3,850 (economy class). Book at jrpass.com for the latest prices.
Book Nozomi 1 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.
Nozomi 1 makes 5 stops. The route starts at Tokyo Station and ends at Shin-Osaka Station. Major intermediate stops include Shinagawa 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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