Japan's N700 Series Shinkansen is the primary train on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines. Nozomi services reach 285 km/h, connecting Tokyo to Osaka in 2h 15m, Kyoto in 2h 15m, Hiroshima in 3h 45m, and Fukuoka (Hakata) in 4h 45m.
The N700 Series Shinkansen entered service in 2007 on the Tokaido Shinkansen line and introduced active damping suspension technology, cutting passenger discomfort during cornering while maintaining speeds of 270 km/h on the older curved track.
The N700 Series Shinkansen is the primary rolling stock on Japan's Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines, introduced in 2007. It operates the flagship Nozomi services from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka (515 km) in approximately 2 hours 22 minutes, achieving 270 km/h on the Tokaido section and 300 km/h on the Sanyo section. The N700A variant, introduced from 2012, raised the maximum speed on the Tokaido line to 285 km/h by improving the aerodynamic and braking systems.
Nozomi services are the fastest on the Tokaido line, stopping only at Shinagawa, Shin-Yokohama, Nagoya, and Kyoto between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. Hikari services are slightly slower and stop at more stations including Hamamatsu and Shizuoka. Kodama is the stopping service calling at every Shinkansen station. JR Pass holders cannot use Nozomi or Mizuho services and must board Hikari or Kodama instead.
Three onboard classes are available: Green Car (equivalent to First Class), Gran Class on some services (a premium lounge class with full meal service), and Ordinary Class. Ordinary Class has 2+3 seating. Green Car has 2+2 seating with larger seats and a quieter carriage. Gran Class offers 2+1 luxury seating with full meal and drink service included. All classes have power sockets at window seats and fold-down tray tables.
Book N700 Shinkansen tickets at any JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-madoguchi) or online through the Shinkansen booking portals. International visitors can book with the JR Pass (on Hikari services), the Tokaido-Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen Rail Pass, or individual e-ticket reservations via Japan Rail's Smart EX platform. Seat reservations cost a small supplement but are strongly recommended on Nozomi during Golden Week, Obon, and New Year.
Travel tip: Seat 1D on the Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi services gives you an end-of-row position near the front with extra legroom in a Standard Class Green Car. Book it through the JR Pass website or at a JR ticket office directly.
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Book Shinkansen N700 Series 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.
Book NowVisit any JR Group booking office in person. Staff can help with seat selection, group bookings, and special assistance. Book early for popular departure times and holidays.
Contact JR Group for schedule information, delay updates, and booking assistance via their official website or station helpdesk.
Visit JR GroupThe full Shinkansen N700 Series timetable is shown in the schedule table above with departure times at every stop. Confirm timings with JR Group before travel as schedules can change between annual timetable revisions.
Shinkansen N700 Series fares start from approximately JPY 13,870 for Ordinary (Unreserved) class and go up to JPY 19,130 for Green Car. Higher-class fares include wider seating, climate control, and on long-distance services may include meals. Book through jrpass.com for the latest published fares and to check current seat availability.
Tickets for Shinkansen N700 Series are sold through jrpass.com, the official JR Group booking platform. Online booking opens between 30 and 180 days before departure depending on operator. Book in advance for the cheapest available fares. Tickets can also be purchased at station booking offices during opening hours, typically 08:00–20:00 daily.
The full stop list for Shinkansen N700 Series is being expanded in our database. For the complete route stop sequence, check the official JR Group timetable or website.
Shinkansen N700 Series running days are shown in the hero section at the top of this page (badges indicate which days of the week the train operates). Some long-distance services run daily while others operate only on specific days (typically weekday-only or weekend-only). Operating days can change with the annual timetable revision (usually December) so verify current running days with JR Group before booking, particularly for trips planned more than 6 months ahead.
Yes, jrpass.com typically accepts international debit and credit cards from major card networks. Some operators require a local phone number for SMS confirmation — check the booking requirements before starting your reservation. Booking platforms display fares in the local currency of the operator.
Shinkansen N700 Series offers 3 travel classes: Ordinary (Unreserved), Ordinary (Reserved), Green Car. Economy or standard classes have reserved numbered seats at the lowest fare. Premium classes (business, first class, sleeper) add wider seats, climate control, and on overnight services berths for lying flat. The fare table on this page lists current published prices for each class.
Platform numbers are not pre-published — they are announced on station information displays between 20 and 60 minutes before scheduled departure. Arrive early at the originating station to check the platform allocation displays. At larger stations, platform numbers can also be viewed on the operator's app. If the train is delayed or rescheduled, the platform may change at short notice — always verify against station displays immediately before boarding.
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