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Bullet Train Tours

Choosing one of these bullet train tours gives you a chance to travel in style to some of the most gorgeous places in Japan like Kyoto, Mount Fuji, and Nara.

If you want to visit some of these areas and don't fancy a flight, the shinkansen is a great answer. It's not the cheapest option, but if you've always dreamed of getting on this world famous train, now's your opportunity.

Bullet Train Facts

If you have purchased a Japan Rail Pass and are traveling on from Tokyo, you can exchange your Rail Pass voucher inside Tokyo airport at the JR travel office. You can then use this on any of the bullet trains except for the Nozomi - the fastest one. It's a great way to save some money.

You can, of course, decide your own itinerary and organize your own bullet train tours if you're more of an independent traveler. These are some of the facts you'll need to know to help you plan your shinkansen trip.

It isn't possible to reserve seats for the shinkansen trains outside Japan. If you want to travel to other parts of the country you should book your seats as soon as possible on arrival to avoid disappointment. You can do this as soon as you land at Tokyo Narita Airport at the JR office inside the terminals.

This is the link to the JR East site for shinkansen reservations so you can check up to date information from JR and keep on top of any changes.

At certain times of year, particularly during the national holiday periods known as Golden Week and Obon you may only be able to get standing room only, or worse, the trains may actually be fully booked.

If you are planning some bullet train tours in Japan during these holiday periods try and book as far in advance as you can to avoid disappointment. Once you've guaranteed your seat you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

Also remember that depending on where you are going, some bullet trains will get busier during commuter rush hours as some people travel long distance to come to work in Tokyo. Check here for some more shinkansen facts.

To see the full range of tours currently available, including non bullet train tours, visit our special Tokyo Tours section.