Do I need to change trains between Shizuoka and Shin-Osaka and at which station?

The Kodama connects directly from Shizuoka to Shin-Osaka in 2 hours 15 minutes. Hikari trains only serve Shizuoka at the beginning and end of the day: the rest of the time, the fastest option is a Kodama to Nagoya followed by a Nozomi, taking approximately 2 hours.

Does the Nozomi stop at Shizuoka?

No. The Nozomi does not stop at Shizuoka. Only Kodama trains, plus a handful of Hikari services early and late in the day, call at the station. From Shizuoka, allow about 2 hours to Shin-Osaka: either a direct Hikari when the timetable allows, or a Kodama to Nagoya and then a Nozomi.

How long does the train journey from Shizuoka to Shin-Osaka take?

The train journey from Shizuoka to Shin-Osaka takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. It is done with a Hikari Shinkansen to Nagoya (approximately 1 hour 10 minutes), followed by a transfer with a Nozomi or Hikari Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka (approximately 50 minutes). Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the change in Nagoya.

Is it necessary to reserve a seat, or can one board an unreserved car on the Kodama?

No, reservations are not mandatory. The Kodama has many more non-reserved cars than the Nozomi, where only cars 1 to 3 are unreserved. The exact numbering varies depending on the train set: it is displayed on the platform and inside the train.

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This journey leads to Nakatsugawa, an ancient post town on the Nakasendo, one of the major historic routes connecting Kyoto to Edo (Tokyo) during the Edo period. Once there, kurikinton, a local chestnut-based confection, is a specialty not to be missed.