Shinkansen ticket help

Where should you book—and how will you board the Shinkansen?

Use the official booking service that supports your journey.

After booking, follow that reservation’s QR, linked IC card or paper-ticket instructions—an IC card balance alone does not pay for a Shinkansen booking.

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Have you already booked the Shinkansen ticket?

Choose one answer. The next question appears only when it changes what you need to do.