Osaka from Tokyo: Unguided Plan with Shinkansen Non-reserved Seat Transportation & Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass
Osaka from Tokyo: Unguided Plan with Shinkansen Non-reserved Seat Transportation & Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass
Osaka from Tokyo: Unguided Plan with Shinkansen Non-reserved Seat Transportation & Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass

Osaka from Tokyo: Unguided Plan with Shinkansen Non-reserved Seat Transportation & Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass

Osaka from Tokyo: Unguided Plan with Shinkansen Non-reserved Seat Transportation & Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass
Osaka from Tokyo: Unguided Plan with Shinkansen Non-reserved Seat Transportation & Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass
Osaka from Tokyo: Unguided Plan with Shinkansen Non-reserved Seat Transportation & Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass

Overview

Introducing two special plans to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sunrise Tours & Tokaido Shinkansen — including Tokaido Shinkansen transportation (non-reserved seat) from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka, plus a Osaka 1-Day Pass, an eco-friendly option for the environment and local region!

These unguided travel packages combine your subway and bullet train tickets in one booking, for a convenient and cost-effective inter-city adventure!

Highlights

  • Includes Tokaido Shinkansen transportation (non-reserved seat) from Tokyo
  • Reserve with a Rakuten account to earn or use Rakuten Points for each booking!

Important Information

Itinerary

Ticket Pick-up (Afternoon on Day Before or Day of Tour) • Details: Please pick up the ticket at the designated location on the day before (in the afternoon) or the day of departure. • Ticket pick-up location: Tokyo City i (Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit, 1st basement floor of the KITTE building) • Open Hours: 09:00–19:00 *Pick-up is not available outside of open hours. Board the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Sta./Shinagawa Sta. & Head to Shin-Osaka Sta. (Day of Tour) • Details: Customers will make their own way to the Tokaido Shinkansen boarding station (Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station). Board the Shinkansen (non-reserved seat) at your preferred time and head to Shin-Osaka Station. *Please be sure to check the "Important Notes/Supplements: About Shinkansen". • Transportation: Shinkansen Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass Pick-up • Details: Please conduct pick-up in advance at the designated pick-up location and use it on your preferred day during your stay. *Please be sure to check "Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass". • Transportation: Subway Round Trip from Tokyo Board the Tokaido Shinkansen from ShinOsaka Sta. & Head to Tokyo Sta./Shinagawa Sta. • (Day 1 - Day 7) • Details: From the Tokaido Shinkansen boarding station (ShinOsaka Station), board the Shinkansen (non-reserved seat) at your preferred time and head to Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station. *Please be sure to check the "Important Notes/Supplements: About Shinkansen". *Those who do not exit the ticket gate at Shin-Osaka Station may use the provided JR ticket to board a conventional line train (non-reserved seat) from any JR station in Osaka City (e.g. Osaka Station) and head to Shin-Osaka Station. • Transportation: Shinkansen

Min. pax number to book tour: 1 Min. pax number to run tour: 1

Remarks

Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions

  • If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
  • The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 7 days prior to the tour.
  • If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.
  • The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary. A copy of the final itinerary will not be sent to participants.
  • This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour.
  • For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.

Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations

  • This is an open-itinerary plan with no accompanying National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter or tour conductor. Customers are responsible for paying all transportation expenses other than the included transportation listed in the itinerary.

Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location

  • JR Pass Pick-up Location: Tokyo City i (Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit 1st basement floor of the KITTE building)
  • Pick-up is possible in the afternoon on the day before or on the day of tour departure.

Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants

  • For customers 5 years of age and younger, the Shinkansen tickets and Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass are not included. They will not be provided with their own seat on the Shinkansen, and must sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. If required, please make a booking for them at the child rate or pay directly on site.

Important Notes/Supplements: About Shinkansen

  • Customers can board the Shinkansen (non-reserved seat) at their preferred time on the departure date. Please board the non-reserved section and sit on an empty seat. Tickets cannot be changed to those for Green Car seating or an ordinary car reserved seating.
  • No refunds will be issued even if the Shinkansen tickets are not used. In such cases, please use other public transportation to the destination on your own.
  • If you must cancel your tour after receiving the Shinkansen tickets, please complete the necessary procedures at the station and send the tickets back to the planning company.
  • If "Round Trip from Tokyo" option is booked: Customers may use the return-trip Shinkansen tickets (non-reserved seat) at a time that fits their schedule between Day 1 and Day 7 of the tour.

Regarding Tokaido Shinkansen Oversized Baggage Restrictions:

  • It is not possible to bring large luggage whose total height, width, and length exceeds 160 cm onto non-reserved cars of the Tokaido Shinkansen. Please check the Central Japan Railway Company website for details (https://global.jrcentral.co.jp/en/info/oversized-baggage/). If bringing large luggage, please make use of a delivery service on your own.

Regarding Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi Train Operation Periods with All Seats Reserved:

  • Nozomi trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen will be operating with all seats reserved (no non-reserved seats) during the following periods: April 25 (Fri) to May 6, 2025 (Tue); Aug 9 (Fri) to Aug 18, 2025 (Sun); and Dec 26, 2025 (Fri. to Jan 4, 2026 (Sun).
  • As such, tickets handed out during the tour cannot be used on Nozomi Shinkansen trains during the respective periods (Hikari and Kodama Shinkansen trains may be used as they have non-reserved seats during these periods).

Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass

  • A ticket that allows for unlimited rides on all Osaka Metro lines and Osaka City Bus (excluding some sections) on the day of use. Please use it on your preferred day during your stay in Osaka.
  • Pick-up at the designated location is required prior to use (designated counter, etc. at Shin-Osaka Station, Umeda Station, Namba Station, or Tennoji Station). As the designated location may be changed, please check the document enclosed with the JR tickets for details.
  • No refunds will be issued even in case of non-use. In such cases, please use other public transportation, etc. on your own.
  • The Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass allows passholders to enjoy unlimited rides on Osaka Metro lines and Osaka City Bus (excluding some sections and lines) for 1 day. It can also be used to access Yumeshima Station. By showing the pass on the day of use, customers can also enjoy discounts at applicable sightseeing spots in Osaka City.
  • Please check the following page for details: https://metronine.osaka/1day/en/

Booking (4 steps)

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2
Choose your option
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Choose your start time
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Select participants or quantity

Description

Round Trip from Tokyo

1. This is a specially priced set plan that includes Tokaido Shinkansen transportation (non-reserved seat, round trip) between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, plus an Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass which is convenient for sightseeing in Osaka and is an eco-friendly option for the environment and local region.

2. As the plan is for a non-reserved seat, customers can board a Shinkansen at their preferred time.

3. Return trip Shinkansen tickets can be used between Day 1 and Day 7 of the tour.

One-way Trip from Tokyo

1. This special plan is made to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sunrise Tours & Tokaido Shinkansen in 2024. Expressing our gratitude for 60 years, we offers this plan at a special price!

2. This is a set plan that includes Tokaido Shinkansen transportation (non-reserved seat) from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka, plus a Osaka 1-Day Pass, an eco-friendly option for the environment and local region. As the plan is for a non-reserved seat, customers can board a Shinkansen at their preferred time.

About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism: This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers. Please check the following page for details: http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs