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Shin-TakaokaShin-Takaoka Station
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First train
06:30
Last train
20:34
Travel duration
2h 47m
Daily departures
11
Departure station
Shin-Takaoka
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direct
Arrival station
Tokyo
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from $84
Fastest trip
2h 18m
Longest trip
2h 53m
Trains to Shin-Takaoka
Inbound trains reach Shin-Takaoka at Shin-Takaoka Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, with local arrivals using the JR West Johana Line. Trains from Tokyo arrive in around 2h45m to 3h, depending on the stopping pattern. Services from Omiya reach Shin-Takaoka in about 2h20m, and trains from Nagano take around 1h20m. From the Hokuriku region, trains from Toyama arrive in around 8m and trains from Kanazawa arrive in about 13m. Westbound Shinkansen services from Fuk井 reach Shin-Takaoka in roughly 55m, while services from Tsuruga take about 1h15m.
Visiting Shin-Takaoka
Shin-Takaoka is a rail access point for Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, positioned on the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Toyama and Kanazawa. The city area uses two main passenger stations: Shin-Takaoka Station for bullet train services and Takaoka Station for conventional regional rail. JR West is the primary operator at Shin-Takaoka, with Shinkansen and local line connections.
Trains from Shin-Takaoka include Hokuriku Shinkansen services on the Tokyo - Kanazawa - Tsuruga corridor and JR West Johana Line trains linking Shin-Takaoka with Takaoka and inland communities. Takaoka Station also connects with the Ainokaze Toyama Railway for regional travel along the former Hokuriku Main Line corridor across Toyama Prefecture.
Rail routes from Shin-Takaoka run east toward Toyama, Nagano, Omiya, and Tokyo, west toward Kanazawa, Fukui, and Tsuruga, and locally toward Takaoka on the Johana Line. Passengers often transfer at Toyama, Kanazawa, or Tsuruga for wider intercity travel across central and western Japan. Book trains from and to Shin-Takaoka online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Shin-Takaoka
From Shin-Takaoka Station, Hokuriku Shinkansen services run east across Toyama and Nagano toward the Tokyo metropolitan area. JR West operates the Hokuriku section, with through Shinkansen services continuing onto the JR East network for Saitama and Tokyo. This corridor is the main long-distance rail option for passengers starting in the Takaoka area.
Westbound Hokuriku Shinkansen trains from Shin-Takaoka run toward Kanazawa, Fukui, and Tsuruga, where passengers can connect with limited express services for the Kansai region. Local JR West Johana Line trains link Shin-Takaoka with Takaoka Station, while Takaoka Station provides regional connections on the Himi Line and Ainokaze Toyama Railway.
Train Operators Serving Shin-Takaoka
JR West operates Hokuriku Shinkansen services at Shin-Takaoka Station and also runs the Johana Line local trains serving the station. JR East operates the eastern section of through Hokuriku Shinkansen services toward the Tokyo area. Ainokaze Toyama Railway serves nearby Takaoka Station with regional trains across Toyama Prefecture and toward Ishikawa. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators with advance booking options for Shin-Takaoka services.
Destinations from Shin-Takaoka
Rail services from Shin-Takaoka Station
Daytime bullet train services: Hokuriku Shinkansen trains from Shin-Takaoka toward Toyama, Nagano, Omiya, Tokyo, Kanazawa, Fukui, and Tsuruga. Regional JR West services: Johana Line trains from Shin-Takaoka to Takaoka and stations inland in Toyama Prefecture. Regional connections via Takaoka: Himi Line trains and Ainokaze Toyama Railway services provide onward local travel across the Takaoka area and the Toyama - Ishikawa corridor. Airport services: no direct airport rail serves Shin-Takaoka; airport transfers use rail plus bus or road links from larger nearby hubs.
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Tokyo by Shinkansen and visit the historic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa or enjoy shopping at Shibuya Crossing.
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
2h 47m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Kanazawa by train and visit the stunning Kanazawa Castle or the picturesque Kenrokuen Garden.
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
13m
Kanazawa
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Awaraonsen by limited express and visit the relaxing Awara Onsen hot springs or explore the scenic Eiheiji Temple.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
42m
Awaraonsen
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Tsuruga by train and visit the Tsuruga Museum or enjoy views at Kehi no Matsubara.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
1h 12m
Tsuruga
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Echizen-Takefu by train and see the historic Echizen Takefu Castle or experience the local cuisine in Takefu.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
1h 0m
Echizen-Takefu
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Toyama by limited express train and visit the Toyama Glass Art Museum or enjoy the natural scenery at the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
8m
Toyama
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Nagano by train and visit the Zenko-ji Temple or experience the natural beauty of the nearby Jigokudani Monkey Park.
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
1h 12m
Nagano
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Kurobe-Unazukionsen by Limited Express and visit the hot springs at Unazuki Onsen or experience the scenic Kurobe Gorge Railway.
Frequency
12 times per day
Popular Trains
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
21m
Kurobe-Unazukionsen
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Saitama by limited express train and visit the Saitama Super Arena or the Historical Museum of Saitama.
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
2h 22m
Saitama
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Fukui by train and visit the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum or the historic Eiheiji Temple.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
50m
Fukui(Fukui)
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Komatsu by Limited Express and visit the beautiful Kenrokuen Garden or the historic Kanazawa Castle.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
26m
Komatsu
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Takasaki by Limited Express and visit the historic Takasaki Involvement Shinto Shrine or the famous Daruma Temple.
Frequency
10 times per day
Popular Trains
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
1h 59m
Takasaki
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Ueda by Limited Express and visit the Zenko-ji Temple or the scenic Matsumoto Castle.
Frequency
8 times per day
Popular Trains
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
1h 27m
Ueda
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Ueno by Hokuriku Shinkansen and visit the historic Ueno Park or enjoy the exhibits at the Tokyo National Museum.
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
2h 41m
Ueno
Japan
Travel from Shin-Takaoka to Iiyama by train and visit the picturesque landscape around Lake Nojiri or enjoy the hot springs at the Shiga Kogen area.
Frequency
10 times per day
Popular Trains
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
1h 2m
Iiyama
Japan
Shin-Takaoka Major Train Stations
Shin-Takaoka has two key rail points for passengers using the Takaoka area. Shin-Takaoka Station is the bullet train station, served by JR West Hokuriku Shinkansen trains on the east-west corridor across Hokuriku. It also has JR West Johana Line services for local transfer toward central Takaoka and inland Toyama Prefecture. Takaoka Station is the older central station, used by JR West Johana Line and Himi Line trains, plus Ainokaze Toyama Railway regional services along the Toyama - Ishikawa corridor. Transfers between Shin-Takaoka Station and Takaoka Station are made by the Johana Line. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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