Does the Nozomi stop at Shizuoka?

No. The Nozomi does not serve Shizuoka Station. Only Kodama trains, and a selection of Hikari trains at the beginning and end of the day, stop there. For a trip from Tokyo, allow about 1h40 by Kodama.

How long does the train journey from Nara to Shizuoka take?

The train journey from Nara to Shizuoka takes approximately 3 hours to 3h15. It generally involves a local train from Nara to Kyoto (around 45-50 minutes), followed by a Shinkansen from Kyoto to Shizuoka, often with a transfer in Nagoya.

Is the Nara - Shizuoka trip included in the Japan Rail Pass?

Yes, the Nara - Shizuoka trip is included in the Japan Rail Pass. It involves taking a JR train from Nara to Kyoto, followed by a Hikari or Kodama Shinkansen to Shizuoka. Allow approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes for the entire journey, including the transfer.

Where do you change trains to travel from Nara to Shizuoka?

You change at Kyoto: the Nara line to Kyoto (Miyakoji Rapid, 45 minutes), then a Hikari or Kodama Shinkansen towards Shizuoka. Going via Shin-Osaka makes the journey longer, and Nozomi trains do not serve Shizuoka.

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Before leaving Shizuoka Station for Nara, Abekawa-mochi is worth a delicious stop: small mochi rice cakes coated in roasted soybean flour (kinako) and sugar, an iconic specialty of the city.