Does the Nozomi stop at Hamamatsu?

No. The Nozomi does not serve Hamamatsu Station. On the Tokaido Shinkansen line, only Kodama services, as well as a limited number of Hikari trains, make a stop at Hamamatsu.

How long does the train journey from Hamamatsu to Shin-Aomori take?

The train journey from Hamamatsu to Shin-Aomori takes approximately 5 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes. It includes a transfer in Tokyo. You first take a Hikari Shinkansen to Tokyo (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes), then a Hayabusa Shinkansen to Shin-Aomori (approximately 3 hours 15 minutes). Allow 15 to 20 minutes for the transfer in Tokyo.

Is it possible to travel from Hamamatsu to Shin-Aomori in a single day?

Yes. Allow 5 to 5.5 hours with a connection in Tokyo: take a Hikari or Kodama Shinkansen to Tokyo (Nozomi trains do not stop in Hamamatsu), then a Hayabusa Shinkansen to Shin-Aomori. The first departure in the morning allows you to arrive in the mid-afternoon.

Where do I need to change trains to go from Hamamatsu to Shin-Aomori?

To go from Hamamatsu to Shin-Aomori, you need to change trains at Tokyo Station. Take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Hamamatsu to Tokyo. In Tokyo, you will transfer to the Tohoku Shinkansen, heading towards Shin-Aomori.

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This journey involves a transfer at Okayama Station, the city of the legendary Momotaro, hero of a famous Japanese folk tale. Statues and illustrations of the demon hunter enliven the station — a local touch before the short connection to the historic atmosphere of Kurashiki.