Ticket - Train - Tokyo station - Shin-Kobe

Q: How to get from Tokyo to Shin-Kobe Station?

We recommend taking the Shinkansen (high-speed train). The journey is primarily made via the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen line. "Nozomi" trains offer the fastest service, making the journey directly or with a very limited number of stops. "Hikari" and "Kodama" trains are also available but generally require more stops or a transfer at Shin-Osaka. Departures are from Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station.

Q: What is the price of the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kobe?

The cost of a Shinkansen ticket between Tokyo and Shin-Kobe varies depending on the train type and seat class. A non-reserved ordinary class seat costs approximately 14,500 yen, while a reserved seat costs approximately 15,000 yen for a "Hikari" or "Kodama" train. For a "Nozomi" train, which is faster, a reserved ordinary class seat costs approximately 15,500 yen. Fares are higher for the "Green Car" (first class). Fares are subject to change. Japan Rail Pass holders can use Hikari and Kodama trains but must pay an additional supplement for Nozomi trains.

Q: How long does the journey take?

The duration of the Shinkansen journey between Tokyo and Shin-Kobe varies by train type. With a "Nozomi" train, the trip takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes to 3 hours. "Hikari" trains generally take between 3 hours and 10 minutes and 3 hours and 30 minutes, while "Kodama" trains can take up to 4 hours. Shinkansen punctuality is a notable characteristic, with delays exceeding one minute being rare.

Q: Does the Shinkansen stop directly in Kobe?

The Shinkansen serves Shin-Kobe Station, which is Kobe's dedicated high-speed rail station. It does not stop at Kobe Station or Sannomiya Station, which are local and interurban train stations located in the city center. From Shin-Kobe Station, it is possible to reach Kobe city center (especially Sannomiya Station) by using the Seishin-Yamate subway line. The subway journey takes approximately 2 minutes. Taxis are also available at the exit of Shin-Kobe Station.

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During a Shinkansen journey from Tokyo to Shin-Kobe, passengers on the right side of the train, heading west, have the opportunity to glimpse Mount Fuji. This view typically appears approximately 40 to 50 minutes after departing Tokyo, just before Shin-Fuji Station. The Tokaido Shinkansen line, inaugurated in 1964, was the world's first high-speed rail line, and the segment connecting Tokyo to Shin-Osaka, from where the connection to Shin-Kobe is made, remains one of the busiest and most efficient, symbolizing Japanese punctuality.

Frequently asked questions

We recommend taking the Shinkansen (high-speed train). The journey is primarily made via the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen line. "Nozomi" trains offer the fastest service, making the journey directly or with a very limited number of stops. "Hikari" and "Kodama" trains are also available but generally require more stops or a transfer at Shin-Osaka. Departures are from Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station.

The cost of a Shinkansen ticket between Tokyo and Shin-Kobe varies depending on the train type and seat class. A non-reserved ordinary class seat costs approximately 14,500 yen, while a reserved seat costs approximately 15,000 yen for a "Hikari" or "Kodama" train. For a "Nozomi" train, which is faster, a reserved ordinary class seat costs approximately 15,500 yen. Fares are higher for the "Green Car" (first class). Fares are subject to change. Japan Rail Pass holders can use Hikari and Kodama trains but must pay an additional supplement for Nozomi trains.

The duration of the Shinkansen journey between Tokyo and Shin-Kobe varies by train type. With a "Nozomi" train, the trip takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes to 3 hours. "Hikari" trains generally take between 3 hours and 10 minutes and 3 hours and 30 minutes, while "Kodama" trains can take up to 4 hours. Shinkansen punctuality is a notable characteristic, with delays exceeding one minute being rare.

The Shinkansen serves Shin-Kobe Station, which is Kobe's dedicated high-speed rail station. It does not stop at Kobe Station or Sannomiya Station, which are local and interurban train stations located in the city center. From Shin-Kobe Station, it is possible to reach Kobe city center (especially Sannomiya Station) by using the Seishin-Yamate subway line. The subway journey takes approximately 2 minutes. Taxis are also available at the exit of Shin-Kobe Station.