Can I take the Nozomi between Fukuyama and Kyoto with the Japan Rail Pass?

Yes, with the additional NOZOMI MIZUHO ticket. Without an additional charge, the Hikari and Sakura trains serve Fukuyama and are included in the pass, for approximately 20 minutes more.

Does the Nozomi stop at Fukuyama?

Yes. Nozomi trains stop at Fukuyama. It is a key station on the Sanyo Shinkansen line, served regularly by the Nozomi services running between Shin-Osaka and Hakata.

How long does the train journey from Fukuyama to Kyoto take?

The train journey from Fukuyama to Kyoto takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes. It is a direct journey via the Nozomi Shinkansen, which uses the Sanyo Line and then the Tokaido Line.

How often do Nozomi trains stop at Fukuyama?

Nozomi trains regularly stop at Fukuyama, approximately one per hour. Hikari, Sakura, and Kodama trains also stop there. Mizuho trains, however, do not serve Fukuyama: they only stop at Shin-Kobe, Okayama, Hiroshima, Kokura, and Hakata on the Sanyo Line.

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Upon arriving in Fukuyama, take a moment to look around the station area: the restored Fukuyama Castle stands right next to it, offering an immediate and accessible view as soon as you step off the train. This is a rather rare feature worth noting.