Japan Shinkansen N700 Series bullet train — Tokyo to Osaka via Tokaido Shinkansen line. Top speed 300 km/h.
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.
Book Shinkansen N700 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 GroupShinkansen N700 timetable is shown in the schedule table above. Always confirm with JR Group before travel as timings can change.
Ticket prices for Shinkansen N700 vary by class and availability. Book at https://www.jrpass.com or visit the JR Group website for current fares.
Book Shinkansen N700 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.
Stop information for Shinkansen N700 is not yet available on TrainsTracking. Check the JR Group website for the full timetable.
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