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Trains from Kakegawa

23Jun
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Kakegawa
Kyoto

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Morning trains

06:17
KakegawaKakegawa Station
1h 38m
07:55
KyotoKyoto Station
Direct
Kodama 863
from
7290 USD
1
1h 38m, Direct
06:17
KakegawaKakegawa Station
07:55
KyotoKyoto Station
from
7290 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
06:57
KakegawaKakegawa Station
1h 44m
08:41
KyotoKyoto Station
Direct
Kodama 865
from
7290 USD
1
1h 44m, Direct
06:57
KakegawaKakegawa Station
08:41
KyotoKyoto Station
from
7290 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Day trains

12:36
KakegawaKakegawa Station
1h 58m
14:34
KyotoKyoto Station
Direct
Kodama 819
from
7290 USD
1
1h 58m, Direct
12:36
KakegawaKakegawa Station
14:34
KyotoKyoto Station
from
7290 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
13:38
KakegawaKakegawa Station
1h 56m
15:34
KyotoKyoto Station
Direct
Kodama 823
from
7290 USD
1
1h 56m, Direct
13:38
KakegawaKakegawa Station
15:34
KyotoKyoto Station
from
7290 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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First train

06:17
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Last train

21:37
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Travel duration

1h 54m
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Daily departures

14
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Departure station

Kakegawa
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Kyoto
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from $54
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Fastest trip

1h 38m
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Longest trip

2h 1m

Trains to Kakegawa

Inbound trains reach Kakegawa at Kakegawa Station, where JR Central Shinkansen, JR Tokaido Main Line, and Tenryu Hamanako Railroad services meet. Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama trains from Tokyo arrive in around 1h45m, while services from Shin-Yokohama take roughly 1h20m. Trains from Nagoya reach Kakegawa in about 1h, and services from Hamamatsu arrive in around 10m by Shinkansen. From Shizuoka, Kodama trains arrive in about 15m, while JR Tokaido Main Line regional trains take around 45m. Regional trains from Hamamatsu reach Kakegawa in roughly 25m on the conventional line.

Visiting Kakegawa

Kakegawa is a regional rail hub in western Shizuoka Prefecture, positioned on Japan's Tokaido corridor between Shizuoka and Hamamatsu. The city has one main passenger rail complex, Kakegawa Station, where JR Central Shinkansen services, JR Central conventional trains, and the Tenryu Hamanako Railroad meet. This makes Kakegawa a useful stop for travelers crossing central Japan by rail. Train services from Kakegawa include Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama trains, JR Tokaido Main Line regional trains, and Tenryu Hamanako Railroad local services toward inland Shizuoka communities. Kakegawa Station is the main train station for long-distance train tickets and regional transfers. High-speed rail serves the city through Kodama stopping services rather than the fastest Nozomi or Hikari patterns. Rail routes from Kakegawa run east toward Shizuoka, Mishima, Yokohama, and Tokyo, and west toward Hamamatsu, Toyohashi, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka through the Tokaido rail axis. Local lines also connect Kakegawa with towns along the Tenryu Hamanako route. Book trains from and to Kakegawa online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Kakegawa

From Kakegawa Station, JR Central Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama services run east along the Tokaido corridor toward Shizuoka, Shin-Yokohama, and Tokyo. Westbound Kodama services link Kakegawa with Hamamatsu, Toyohashi, Nagoya, and onward connections toward Kyoto and Shin-Osaka through larger interchange stations. Regional travel from Kakegawa uses the JR Tokaido Main Line for east-west trips across Shizuoka Prefecture, including services toward Shizuoka and Hamamatsu. The Tenryu Hamanako Railroad runs local trains northwest from Kakegawa, giving the city a second regional axis away from the coastal Tokaido route.

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Booking Kakegawa Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Types of Train Tickets Available
Kakegawa services include regular tickets for JR Tokaido Main Line and Tenryu Hamanako Railroad trips, plus Ordinary Car reserved or non-reserved seating on Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama trains. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear on advance long-distance services to and from Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Shizuoka, and Hamamatsu.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Kakegawa train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom periods. Train prices vary by route and seat choice; ticket counters remain available at Kakegawa Station for local purchases. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.
Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Kakegawa with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, choosing JR Central Tokaido Shinkansen, JR Tokaido Main Line, or Tenryu Hamanako Railroad options, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Kakegawa train stations, with Kakegawa Station handling the city's main rail departures.

Kakegawa Train Travel FAQ and Tips

What is the main train route from Kakegawa?

The main long-distance route from Kakegawa is the Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama service toward Tokyo, taking around 1h45m depending on the departure. JR Central operates the Kodama trains serving Kakegawa Station. Many travelers also use the westbound Kodama route toward Nagoya, where connections continue across the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen network.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Kakegawa?

Book train tickets to and from Kakegawa on Rail Monsters by entering Kakegawa Station, selecting your travel date, choosing a JR Central Shinkansen, JR Tokaido Main Line, or Tenryu Hamanako Railroad option where available, and completing online reservation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Kakegawa services. Booking confirmation is sent by email after purchase.

Do high-speed trains serve Kakegawa?

Yes. Kakegawa Station is served by the Tokaido Shinkansen, operated by JR Central. Kodama services stop at Kakegawa, while the fastest Nozomi services normally pass without stopping. For shorter trips within Shizuoka Prefecture, JR Tokaido Main Line regional trains serve Kakegawa on the conventional rail corridor, and Tenryu Hamanako Railroad runs local services from the same station area.

What are the main train stations in Kakegawa?

Kakegawa has one main passenger rail hub: Kakegawa Station. It serves JR Central Tokaido Shinkansen trains, JR Tokaido Main Line regional trains, and the Tenryu Hamanako Railroad. The station functions as the city's intercity and regional transfer point, so most train tickets for Kakegawa use this station name rather than a separate long-distance terminal.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Kakegawa?

Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama trains from Kakegawa usually offer both reserved and non-reserved Ordinary Car seating, with Green Car seating on many services. Seat reservations are useful during Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and weekends with heavy travel demand. JR Tokaido Main Line regional trains and Tenryu Hamanako Railroad local trains generally use open seating without seat reservations.

What are the main train connections to and from Kakegawa?

Kakegawa connects by Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama to Tokyo in around 1h45m, Shin-Yokohama in around 1h20m, Nagoya in about 1h, and Hamamatsu in around 10m. Shinkansen trains reach Shizuoka in around 15m, while JR Tokaido Main Line regional trains link Kakegawa with Shizuoka in about 45m and Hamamatsu in about 25m. Longer westbound trips continue toward Kyoto and Shin-Osaka with transfers.

How do I get from Kakegawa to the airport by train?

Kakegawa does not have a direct airport rail link. The nearest major airport is Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport, which is normally reached by road transport from nearby stations or city centers rather than a dedicated train service. For long-distance air connections, travelers often use JR Central services from Kakegawa toward Nagoya or the Tokyo area, then transfer onward by airport rail from those larger hubs.

Can I buy Kakegawa train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute JR Tokaido Main Line and Tenryu Hamanako Railroad tickets from Kakegawa are often available close to departure. Tokaido Shinkansen reserved seats can become limited during Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom travel periods. Rail Monsters accepts Kakegawa train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, so early booking helps secure preferred departures on JR Central services.
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