Train Tickets from Kyoto to Tokyo
Getting from Kyoto to Tokyo by Train
As you travel from Kyoto to Tokyo, enjoy the smooth efficiency of Japan's bullet trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen route. In a relatively short travel time, you will be transported, as the scenery and ambiances of the two popular Japanese cities differ greatly. Kyoto's rich historical legacy and cultural significance stand in stark contrast to Tokyo, a busy multinational megacity.
Passengers can experience the change from the classic charm of Kyoto to the cutting edge of Tokyo as the Shinkansen speeds through the Japanese countryside. Indeed, beautiful mountain scenery and charming villages between the Kansai and Kanto regions will give way to the Tokyo suburbs, and then the world's largest city, in less than two hours, on this well-traveled road through central Japan.
Reserve your seat with a view on Mount Fuji
On the way from Kyoto, a little before reaching the country's capital, Tokyo, passengers can get a chance to see Mount Fuji from the train. To do so, select a window seat reservation and let yourself be amazed! This will be right before Shizuoka Station. After passing Mount Fuji, the natural landscapes of Japan will disappear to leave room for the Tokyo suburbs, before you reach your destination, Tokyo Station.
Advantages of taking the train from Kyoto to Tokyo
How to book your Kyoto to Tokyo train tickets?
Shinkansen information
The Tokaido Shinkansen Line, which connects Kyoto and Tokyo, is well-known for its efficiency and speed. It stops at major cities such as Osaka and Nagoya, covering a distance of approximately 500 kilometers (310 miles). The journey typically takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes, allowing passengers to witness the changing landscapes from the Kansai region to the Kanto region. Trains depart from Kyoto Station, in the old Japanese capital, and arrive at Tokyo Station.
Find out more about the different types of available Shinkansen and where they each stop between Kyoto and Tokyo:
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How to exchange train tickets in Japan
When you purchase a train ticket with Japan Experience, you will receive a QR code via email.
To receive your usable tickets, simply scan the QR code at ticket machines located inside stations in Japan and, if asked, enter the phone number associated with your order, which Japan Experience will provide you with.
In lieu of the QR code, the five digit registration number (beginning with the number “4”) found in the order confirmation email can also be used.
Please find more information below about ticket fares and exchanging your train tickets upon arriving in Japan, whether it is at the airport or at major stations in the city. With your QR code, you will also receive a detailed user guide to guide you through the easy and efficient process of getting your physical train tickets in Japan.
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