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First train
06:00
Last train
21:31
Travel duration
2h 14m
Daily departures
80
Departure station
Shinagawa
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Kyoto
Ticket price
from $84
Fastest trip
2h 0m
Longest trip
3h 30m
Trains to Shinagawa
Inbound long-distance trains reach Shinagawa Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen. JR Central Nozomi services arrive from Nagoya in around 1h30m, from Kyoto in about 2h05m, and from Shin-Osaka in about 2h20m. Hikari and Kodama services also arrive at Shinagawa from cities on the same corridor with additional stops. JR East trains from Yokohama reach Shinagawa in around 20m, while services from Kamakura take roughly 50m via connecting JR lines. Keikyu airport trains from Haneda Airport reach Shinagawa in about 15m to 20m, depending on the stopping pattern.
Visiting Shinagawa
Shinagawa is one of Tokyo's major rail hubs, positioned on the south side of the capital's central rail network. The area is centered on Shinagawa Station, a key stop for the Tokaido Shinkansen and an interchange for JR East and Keikyu services. Its rail role is defined by long-distance access west from Tokyo and airport access toward Haneda.
Services from Shinagawa include JR Central bullet train services on the Tokaido Shinkansen, JR East urban and regional trains on lines such as the Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokaido Line, Yokosuka Line, and Keikyu trains toward the airport and Kanagawa coast. Shinagawa Station is the main train station for train tickets involving long-distance Shinkansen travel, while nearby Takanawa Gateway serves JR East local services within Tokyo.
Rail routes from Shinagawa run west toward Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima via the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen corridors, south toward Yokohama and Kamakura on JR East lines, and southeast toward Haneda Airport on Keikyu. Book trains from and to Shinagawa online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Shinagawa
From Shinagawa Station, JR Central Tokaido Shinkansen services run west toward Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka, with onward Sanyo Shinkansen connections toward Okayama, Hiroshima, and Hakata. This makes Shinagawa a practical departure point for passengers using the western high-speed rail corridor from Tokyo.
JR East services from Shinagawa run south toward Yokohama and the Shonan area, north around central Tokyo on the Yamanote Line, and across Tokyo Bay area corridors via linked urban rail services. Keikyu trains run southeast from Shinagawa toward Haneda Airport and south toward Kawasaki, Yokohama, and the Miura Peninsula.
Shinagawa
Shinagawa - A major Tokyo commuter hub with Shinagawa Station offering Shinkansen platforms and direct connections to central Tokyo terminals. Nearby areas include Gotanda and Tennozu Isle with business and hotel facilities.
Shinagawa Station
Station
2h 14m
Kyoto
Kyoto - Historic former capital of Japan, with UNESCO temples, shrines and traditional districts such as Gion and Higashiyama. Kyoto Station serves as the main rail gateway for regional and high-speed services.
Kyoto Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Shinagawa
JR Central operates the Tokaido Shinkansen from Shinagawa Station, including Nozomi, Hikari, and Kodama services. JR East operates urban and regional rail services at Shinagawa, including the Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokaido Line, Yokosuka Line, and Narita Express. Keikyu operates private railway services from Shinagawa toward Haneda Airport, Yokohama, and the Miura Peninsula. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window.
Destinations from Shinagawa
Rail service types from Shinagawa Station
Bullet train services: JR Central Tokaido Shinkansen from Shinagawa toward Nagoya, Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, and onward Sanyo Shinkansen cities. JR East regional services: Tokaido Line, Yokosuka Line, and related services toward Yokohama, Kamakura, and the Shonan area. Urban JR East services: Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line links across central Tokyo and Saitama-side corridors. Airport services: Keikyu trains from Shinagawa toward Haneda Airport. Limited express airport services: selected JR East Narita Express trains for Narita Airport access.
Travel from Shinagawa to Kyoto by Shinkansen and step off near Fushimi Inari Shrine or visit Kiyomizu-dera and Gion in Kyoto
Shinagawa
Japan
2h 14m
Kyoto
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Osaka by Shinkansen and arrive at Shin-Osaka Station to reach Umeda and Dotonbori for dining and entertainment
Shinagawa
Japan
2h 29m
Osaka
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Nagoya by Shinkansen and visit the Nagoya Castle or explore the interactive exhibits at the SCmaglev and Railway Park.
Shinagawa
Japan
1h 37m
Nagoya
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Fuji by Shinkansen to view the iconic symmetry of Mount Fuji or explore the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha shrine.
Frequency
15 times per day
Popular Trains
Shinagawa
Japan
55m
Fuji
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Odawara by Shinkansen to explore Odawara Castle or transfer to the Hakone Tozan Railway for hot springs and Lake Ashi views.
Shinagawa
Japan
26m
Odawara
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Narita by Narita Express and access the international terminals or visit the historic Narita-san Shinsho-ji Temple.
Frequency
50 times per day
Popular Trains
Shinagawa
Japan
1h 8m
Narita
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Hiroshima by Shinkansen and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park or take a ferry to the iconic Itsukushima Shrine.
Frequency
36 times per day
Popular Trains
Shinagawa
Japan
3h 46m
Hiroshima
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Mishima by Shinkansen to view Mount Fuji or access the Izu Peninsula and the Mishima Skywalk.
Shinagawa
Japan
43m
Mishima
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Yokohama by Shinkansen or local lines to visit the Landmark Tower or explore the historic Red Brick Warehouse in Minato Mirai.
Frequency
106 times per day
Popular Trains
Shinagawa
Japan
12m
Yokohama
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Atami by Shinkansen and visit the MOA Museum of Art or enjoy the hot springs and coastal views of Sagami Bay.
Shinagawa
Japan
36m
Atami
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Fukuoka by Shinkansen and explore the ancient temples of Hakata or enjoy the famous open-air ramen stalls in Nakasu.
Frequency
25 times per day
Popular Trains
Shinagawa
Japan
4h 50m
Fukuoka
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Kobe by Shinkansen and visit the historic Ikuta Shrine or explore the scenic harbor views at Meriken Park in Kobe.
Shinagawa
Japan
2h 36m
Kobe
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Okayama by Shinkansen and visit the historic Okayama Castle or the famous Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's top three gardens.
Shinagawa
Japan
3h 12m
Okayama
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Shizuoka by Shinkansen and witness views of Mount Fuji or visit the historic Kunozan Toshogu Shrine near the coast.
Shinagawa
Japan
57m
Shizuoka
Japan
Travel from Shinagawa to Hamamatsu by Shinkansen to visit the Act City Tower or explore the musical instrument museums in Japan's city of music.
Shinagawa
Japan
1h 21m
Hamamatsu
Japan
Shinagawa Major Train Stations
Shinagawa rail travel is centered on Shinagawa Station, one of Tokyo's main long-distance and urban rail interchanges. JR Central operates Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains from the station for westbound long-distance travel. JR East serves Shinagawa with urban and regional lines including the Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokaido Line, Yokosuka Line, and Narita Express services. Keikyu uses Shinagawa as a major terminal and through station for services toward Haneda Airport and Kanagawa Prefecture. Takanawa Gateway, north of Shinagawa Station, is a JR East local stop mainly for Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku Line travel. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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JR West operates passenger trains across western Japan.