Shin-Yokohama–Himeji Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets
Overview
Speed between Yokohama and Himeji with reserved Shinkansen bullet train tickets. Book online now to guarantee seats for a super-smooth journey on the Tokaido Shinkansen, for fewer stops and more fun!
For other routes, see our Japan Shinkansen ticket page!
Highlights
- Ride easy — no queuing to buy
- The ride of your life — enjoy true Japanese hospitality and comfort
- Race to adventure — tickets include the Nozomi super (limited) express service
- No fuss with timetables — we arrange seats closest to your preferred time
- Peace of mind — secure tickets before arriving in Japan
Important Information
How to Book: 1: Choose your preferred date 2: Choose the option for your direction of travel 3: During checkout, tell us your preferred departure time, and any other times you’d accept tickets for if that time is not possible 4: We secure tickets for a journey within 30 minutes of your preferred time if possible, or in your second-choice time range 5: A QR Code* voucher for your tickets is issued up to 1 month in advance, and at least 1 day before the travel date Printing Tickets: • Note: these tickets cannot be issued at Himeji Station, you must issue them at Shin-Yokohama Station or another valid station; key stations are detailed here • To print tickets, scan your QR Code* voucher at the Reserved Seat Ticket Machine of a valid JR station • Depending on location, you can also scan your voucher or show your 17-digit booking reference number at a Ticket Office, JR East Travel Service Center, or Green Ticket Machine • Tickets can be printed 05:00–23:00, except where shorter operating hours are in effect; please verify hours yourself before pickup; key stations detailed here • To avoid missing your train in case of congestion, please print tickets well in advance (vouchers are valid on issuing) Conditions: • Reserved seat tickets guarantee travel on the date, time, and seat printed on the ticket (we provide a guide to help you read the ticket) • If your ticket hasn’t been issued by the ticket machine or ticket office by the departure time of the reserved train, the boarding time can’t be changed and the ticket price won't be refunded • The following can’t be handled by Rakuten Travel Experiences, please ask at a JR ticket office: — Travel in a Green Car (first class) — Change of departure time or refund after tickets are issued — Use of oversized luggage seats on the Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu, or Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen (click here for information on oversized luggage seats) • For explanation of age ranges, please check the How it Works section at the bottom of the product page *QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave, Inc.
Description
Japan's Shinkansen bullet train network is world-famous, offering fantastic speed and superb comfort.
Ideal for long-distance journeys, the Shinkansen eats up the miles for easy inter-city travel across Japan. With Shin-Yokohama-to-Himeji bullet train tickets (or Himeji-to-Shin-Yokohama bullet train tickets), you’ll cruise along the Tokaido Shinkansen at incredible speed on a ride like no other.
If your itinerary covers Yokohama (Shin-Yokohama Station) and Himeji, book reserved bullet train tickets now, so nothing gets in the way of your perfect Japan adventure!
About Fares • A basic fare ticket is required for all train travel in Japan • Travel on the Shinkansen requires a supplemental super (limited) express ticket • To guarantee your seat, all our options include both the basic fare ticket and a super (limited) express reserved seat ticket
How it works
Passenger ages: • Adult: ages 12+ (12-year-olds still in elementary school count as “Child”) • Child: ages 6–11 (6-year-olds who have not entered elementary school count as “Infant”) • Infant: ages 1–5 years • Baby: less than 1 year old
Fares for children, infants, and babies: • The Child basic fare, limited express, express, and reserved seat tickets are half the adult price (5 yen is rounded down) • Infants and Babies require no fare except: 1: When the number of Infants accompanying 1 adult or child is 3 or more (fares and charges are required for the third and any additional Infants) 2: When an Infant or Baby uses a reserved seat 3: When an Infant travels alone
