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Shunan to Tokyo Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Shunan's Shinkansen station is Tokuyama, with selected Nozomi trains running directly to Tokyo over the Sanyo and Tokaido lines. Eastbound services call at major stations such as Hiroshima, Okayama, Shin-Osaka and Nagoya, depending on the train. Allow roughly 4 hours 30 minutes for a direct journey; connecting itineraries can take longer, so check the dated search results for exact times and departure counts. Ordinary and Green Car seating are available. One-way fares start from about JPY 19,140 ($128 USD) for non-reserved Ordinary travel where available. Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for Golden Week, Obon and New Year.

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Seats

Shunan

Tokyo

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

07:28

ShunanTokuyama

4h 17m

11:45

TokyoStation

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 116

from

225 USD

4h 17m, Direct

07:28

ShunanTokuyama

11:45

TokyoStation

from

225 USD

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 116

07:59

ShunanTokuyama

4h 16m

12:15

TokyoStation

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 6

from

225 USD

4h 16m, Direct

07:59

ShunanTokuyama

12:15

TokyoStation

from

225 USD

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 6

Day trains

13:27

ShunanTokuyama

4h 18m

17:45

TokyoStation

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 158

from

225 USD

4h 18m, Direct

13:27

ShunanTokuyama

17:45

TokyoStation

from

225 USD

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 158

13:52

ShunanTokuyama

4h 14m

18:06

TokyoStation

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 162

from

225 USD

4h 14m, Direct

13:52

ShunanTokuyama

18:06

TokyoStation

from

225 USD

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 162

Evening trains

18:27

ShunanTokuyama

4h 15m

22:42

TokyoStation

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 198

from

225 USD

4h 15m, Direct

18:27

ShunanTokuyama

22:42

TokyoStation

from

225 USD

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 198

19:14

ShunanTokuyama

4h 13m

23:27

TokyoStation

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 202

from

225 USD

4h 13m, Direct

19:14

ShunanTokuyama

23:27

TokyoStation

from

225 USD

Direct

High-speed

Nozomi 202

First train

07:28

Last train

19:14

Travel duration

4h 15m

Daily departures

Departure station

Shunan

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Tokyo

Ticket price

$124

How to Book Train Tickets Online from Shunan to Tokyo

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Shunan to Tokyo Shinkansen Overview

Search for Tokuyama rather than Shunan when selecting the departure station: the station retains the name of the former city incorporated into Shunan in 2003. Not every Nozomi stops here, so a Tokyo-bound train passing through the station is not necessarily available to board. Reserved seating guarantees a specified place; Nozomi runs with all seats reserved during designated major holiday periods. On clear days, Mount Fuji is on the left when approaching Tokyo, around the Shin-Fuji area.

Travel time

4h 15m

Train type

Nozomi

Fastest trip

4h 13m

Longest trip

4h 19m

Shunan

Shunan is a coastal industrial city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, formed in 2003 through a municipal merger. Tokuyama Station serves its central district, with Shinkansen platforms and Sanyo Main Line connections.

Tokuyama

Yamaguchi Shunan Yurakucho

4h 15m

Tokyo

Tokyo Station stands between the Marunouchi business district and Yaesu, east of the Imperial Palace. Arriving Shinkansen passengers can connect to JR urban lines and the Marunouchi subway line.

Tokyo

Tokyo Chiyoda Marunouchi

Available Ticket Classes

Direct Nozomi trains from Tokuyama to Tokyo offer Ordinary seating in a 2+3 layout and reserved Green Car seating in a 2+2 layout. Ordinary includes reserved seats and, outside designated all-reserved periods, non-reserved accommodation. Gran Class is not available on either the Sanyo or Tokaido Shinkansen. On connecting itineraries, confirm the class and reservation for each train separately.

from

$222

Ordinary Car

from

$352

Green Car

from

$185

Non-reserved

Practical Information for Shinkansen Travelers

Tokuyama to Tokyo journeys use the Sanyo and Tokaido Shinkansen, where oversized suitcase reservations matter. Measure each case before selecting your seat.

Luggage Allowance

Up to two pieces per passenger, each no heavier than 30 kg, with combined length, width and height no greater than 250 cm and length no greater than 2 m. On Tokuyama to Tokyo Shinkansen trains, cases over 160 cm and up to 250 cm in combined dimensions require a seat with an oversized baggage area or compartment.

Storage Facilities

Nozomi trainsets have overhead racks and space at your feet for smaller bags. Space behind the last row is associated with designated oversized-baggage seats, not unrestricted communal storage. Keep aisles and doors clear throughout the Tokuyama to Tokyo journey.

Special Items

Bicycles must be dismantled or folded and enclosed in a bicycle bag. Sports equipment and musical instruments have exceptions to the oversized-baggage reservation rule, but must still be safely packed and stowed; reserve appropriate space if you need the designated baggage area on Tokuyama to Tokyo trains.

Average rating & reviews

4.7

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4.7

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Shunan to Tokyo Map

From Tokuyama, the Sanyo Shinkansen runs east through the Hiroshima and Okayama corridors to Shin-Osaka. Through trains continue on the Tokaido Shinkansen via Kyoto, Nagoya and Shin-Yokohama to Tokyo. Actual stops depend on the service. Western sections alternate tunnels with urban and coastal glimpses; Mount Fuji can be seen on the left near Shin-Fuji when visibility permits.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

Nozomi

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 15m

Price from

$124

Departures

214

Rating

The Shinkansen links central Shunan at Tokuyama Station with central Tokyo without an airport transfer. Direct departures are limited by which Nozomi trains stop at Tokuyama; connecting trains broaden the available times. Flying requires a ground transfer to a regional airport, while bus options need date-specific checking for stops and changes. Rail generally has lower emissions than flying; no verified bus or air quote is supplied here, and zero-valued comparison fields are placeholders rather than fares.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

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Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

4h 15m

$124-$182

Bus

Apprx.

Flight

Apprx.

Shunan to Tokyo Bullet Train

A direct Nozomi avoids changing trains and typically takes around 4 hours 30 minutes from Tokuyama to Tokyo. Its maximum operating speed is 300 km/h (186 mph) on the Sanyo Shinkansen and 285 km/h (177 mph) on the Tokaido Shinkansen. Kodama stops at every station on its operating section and does not run through to Tokyo from Tokuyama, so it is relevant only as part of a connecting itinerary. Such connections take longer, with the total depending on the interchange and waiting time; Ordinary and Green Car availability must be checked for each segment. Operators: JR West on the Sanyo section and JR Central on the Tokaido section.

Nozomi

Nozomi is the fastest service pattern on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen.

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Cities at Both Ends

Shunan combines a Seto Inland Sea industrial waterfront with Tokuyama Zoo and the Tokuyama Station area; the city took its current form in 2003. Tokyo became Japan's capital in 1868. Tokyo Station's red-brick Marunouchi frontage faces the business district and the approach to the Imperial Palace, while Ginza lies to the south.

Tokyo

Japan's largest rail hub, linking Shinkansen trunk routes, JR East regional lines, and airport rail services.

Shunan

A Sanyo Shinkansen stop in Yamaguchi Prefecture, served by JR West long-distance and regional rail services.

FAQ about the Shunan - Tokyo Route

How much is the train from Shunan to Tokyo?

One-way Tokuyama to Tokyo fares start from about JPY 19,140 ($128 USD) for non-reserved Ordinary travel where offered, the lowest standard Shinkansen seating tier. Reserved Ordinary and Green Car cost more, and Nozomi has no non-reserved seating during designated all-reserved holiday periods. Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above.

How long does Shunan to Tokyo take, and which station should I use?

Use Tokuyama Station in Shunan and Tokyo Station as your endpoints. A direct Nozomi typically takes around 4 hours 30 minutes; connections can be longer. The fastest and slowest available options depend on the travel date, stopping pattern and interchange, so use the search results for exact durations.

How do I book Shunan to Tokyo Shinkansen tickets?

Search Tokuyama to Tokyo on Rail Monsters, select your date, compare direct and connecting trains, and choose Ordinary or Green Car. Follow the ticket delivery and station-use instructions supplied with your booking. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, with management through its website and iOS and Android apps.

Does the Japan Rail Pass cover Shunan to Tokyo?

The nationwide Japan Rail Pass covers eligible Hikari and Kodama travel between Tokuyama and Tokyo without an additional Shinkansen supplement, using connections where needed. Sakura can also be used on an eligible Sanyo connecting segment, but does not continue onto the Tokaido line. Nozomi requires a separate special ticket in addition to the pass. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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