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TokyoTokyo Station
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KyotoKyoto Station
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First train
06:00
Last train
21:24
Travel duration
2h 20m
Daily departures
96
Departure station
Tokyo
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Kyoto
Ticket price
from $84
Fastest trip
2h 7m
Longest trip
3h 37m
Nozomi overview
Nozomi trains use Shinkansen trainsets on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, with long white high-speed cars and a blue stripe on many N700 series sets. JR Central operates the Tokyo to Shin-Osaka section, and JR West operates services west of Shin-Osaka toward Okayama, Hiroshima, and Hakata. Inside, Nozomi trains normally include Ordinary Car seating and Green Car seating, with reserved seating available and non-reserved Ordinary Car use on designated cars when offered.
How to buy Nozomi train tickets
To search Nozomi tickets on Rail Monsters, enter departure and arrival stations, travel date, and passenger count in the search form at the top of the page. Available results show Nozomi departures with times, stations, travel duration, and Ordinary Car or Green Car options where listed. Compare Tokyo, Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Hiroshima, and Hakata departures by time and seat category. Select the Nozomi train that matches your route, then continue to passenger details.
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Nozomi Classes Explained
Nozomi trains use the standard Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen class structure. Ordinary Car is the main seating category and may be sold as reserved or non-reserved, depending on the train and ticket type. Reserved Ordinary Car gives a specific seat, while non-reserved seating requires passengers to use designated non-reserved cars when available. Green Car is the premium category, with wider seats, more spacing, and a calmer carriage environment. Nozomi does not use Gran Class on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen. Check available Ordinary Car and Green Car options using the search inputs at the top of the page.
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$34
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$10
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$27
Ordinary Car
Most Popular Nozomi Bullet Train Routes
Key Nozomi routes in Japan
Nozomi trains are most used on the Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo, Shin-Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka. Many services continue beyond Shin-Osaka on the Sanyo Shinkansen to Shin-Kobe, Okayama, Hiroshima, Kokura, and Hakata. Tokyo to Kyoto and Tokyo to Shin-Osaka are core city-to-city routes, while Tokyo to Hiroshima and Shin-Osaka to Hakata connect eastern and western sections of the Shinkansen network. JR Central operates Nozomi trains on the Tokaido section, and JR West operates the Sanyo section. Timetables vary by date, so review the selected departure before booking.
Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen and visit Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and the Gion district
Tokyo
Japan
2h 20m
Kyoto
Japan
Travel from Tokyo to Osaka by Shinkansen and visit Universal Studios Japan or explore the streets of Namba and Dotonbori
Tokyo
Japan
2h 36m
Osaka
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Kyoto by train and visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera, and the historic Gion district near Kyoto Station
Osaka
Japan
13m
Kyoto
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Hiroshima by Shinkansen and visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and Miyajima Island near Itsukushima Shrine
Osaka
Japan
1h 32m
Hiroshima
Japan
Travel from Tokyo to Hiroshima by Shinkansen and visit the Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Castle
Frequency
36 times per day
Popular Trains
Tokyo
Japan
3h 53m
Hiroshima
Japan
Travel from Tokyo to Nagoya by Shinkansen and visit Nagoya Castle or the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park near Kanayama
Tokyo
Japan
1h 44m
Nagoya
Japan
Travel from Kyoto to Hiroshima by Shinkansen and visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, or Miyajima island with Itsukushima Shrine
Kyoto
Japan
1h 40m
Hiroshima
Japan
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 Tokyo to Yokohama by local and rapid trains and visit Minato Mirai, Cup Noodles Museum, and the Chinatown district
Tokyo
Japan
19m
Yokohama
Japan
Travel from Tokyo to Fukuoka by Shinkansen and discover Hakata's ramen stalls and the canal area while arriving near Nakasu and Tenjin
Frequency
25 times per day
Popular Trains
Tokyo
Japan
4h 57m
Fukuoka
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 30m
Osaka
Japan
Travel from Yokohama to Osaka by Shinkansen and explore Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Shin-Osaka Station for onward connections
Yokohama
Japan
2h 18m
Osaka
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Nagoya by Shinkansen and visit Nagoya Castle or explore Sakae district and Osu Shopping Street
Osaka
Japan
52m
Nagoya
Japan
Travel from Yokohama to Kyoto by Shinkansen and visit Fushimi Inari Shrine or the historic Gion district near Kyoto Station
Yokohama
Japan
2h 3m
Kyoto
Japan
Travel from Tokyo to Kobe by Shinkansen and explore the Kobe Harborland waterfront, Ikuta Shrine, and the Kitano district with its foreign-settlement houses
Tokyo
Japan
2h 44m
Kobe
Japan
Practical Luggage Guidelines for Nozomi Travelers
Nozomi luggage rules may vary by operator, route, or ticket type. On the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, very large luggage may require a seat with oversized luggage space. Check current JR Central or JR West rules before travel.
How to Book Nozomi Tickets
After selecting a Nozomi departure, add passenger details, review seat category, fare conditions, and any luggage notes, then complete payment online. Rail Monsters accepts international cards and major payment methods for supported Japan train bookings. After payment, booking confirmation arrives by email with ticket details. Ticket format, collection method, and change or refund rules depend on the selected Nozomi route and fare type, so review conditions before payment.
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Experience the Best of Japan with Nozomi
Nozomi is the fastest Shinkansen service pattern on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, linking Tokyo, Shin-Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Hakata. JR Central operates the Tokaido section, while JR West operates the Sanyo section west of Shin-Osaka. Nozomi trains normally offer Ordinary Car seating, including reserved and non-reserved cars, plus Green Car seating. Travelers can compare Nozomi departures and book tickets online through Rail Monsters for major Japan intercity routes.
Compare Japan Trains Before You Book: Nozomi vs. Other Options
Nozomi is the fastest Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen service, stopping at fewer stations than Hikari and Kodama. Hikari serves more intermediate cities, while Kodama stops at all stations on many sections. Nozomi offers Ordinary Car and Green Car seating with reservations available. Compare departures and book your tickets online through Rail Monsters.
Nozomi Route Map - Find and Book Tickets
The Nozomi route follows the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo through Shin-Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka, then continues on the Sanyo Shinkansen through Shin-Kobe, Okayama, Hiroshima, Kokura, and Hakata on selected services. JR Central manages the Tokyo to Shin-Osaka section, while JR West manages the Shin-Osaka to Hakata section. Rail Monsters shows available Nozomi departures for supported city pairs and travel dates.
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JR West operates passenger trains across western Japan.