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| Route | Line | One way | USD | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo to Kyoto | Tokaido Shinkansen | ¥14,170 | $90 | ¥28,340 / $179 |
| Tokyo to Shin-Osaka | Tokaido Shinkansen | ¥14,720 | $93 | ¥29,440 / $186 |
| Tokyo to Nagoya | Tokaido Shinkansen | ¥11,300 | $71 | ¥22,600 / $143 |
| Tokyo to Hakata (Fukuoka) | Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen | ¥23,810 | $151 | ¥47,620 / $301 |
| Tokyo to Sendai | Tohoku Shinkansen | ¥11,090 | $70 | ¥22,180 / $140 |
| Tokyo to Shin-Aomori | Tohoku Shinkansen | ¥17,670 | $112 | ¥35,340 / $223 |
| Tokyo to Kanazawa | Hokuriku Shinkansen | ¥14,600 | $92 | ¥29,200 / $185 |
| Tokyo to Niigata | Joetsu Shinkansen | ¥10,980 | $69 | ¥21,960 / $139 |
| Hakata (Fukuoka) to Kagoshima-Chuo | Kyushu Shinkansen | ¥11,950 | $76 | ¥23,900 / $151 |
Fares: one-way adult, reserved ordinary seat, regular season, from NAVITIME Travel's Shinkansen fare table (based on fares effective 14 March 2026). Peak and off-peak dates and train type change the price. Last checked 2026-10-21.
Prices change. Treat everything here as a planning estimate and confirm with the operator before you pay.