Common questions

Where does Shinkansen arrive in Kyoto?

Where does Shinkansen arrive in Kyoto?

The Shinkansen platforms are located in the south east side of Kyoto Station. Here you can board high speed “bullet trains” on the Tokaido Shinkansen rail line which runs between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka.

At which station does Shinkansen stop?

The fastest shinkansen of the Tokaido Line. They stop only at major stations along the route, reaching Shin-Osaka Station from Tokyo Station in about two and a half hours. Eight trains depart per hour – four in each direction – with additional trains running during peak hours.

Where does Shinkansen leave from Tokyo?

The 2 shinkansen terminals in Tokyo are at “Tokyo” and “Shinagawa” stations. There is no shinkansen terminal at Shinjuku station. Tokyo station is the main shinkansen terminal, and connects the Tōkaidō (Osaka), Tōhoku (Shin-Aomori), Jōetsu(Niigata) and Nagano Shinkansen bullet train lines.

How long is a Shinkansen train?

Starting with the Tōkaidō Shinkansen (515.4 km, 320.3 mi) in 1964, the network has expanded to currently consist of 2,764.6 km (1,717.8 mi) of lines with maximum speeds of 240–320 km/h (150–200 mph), 283.5 km (176.2 mi) of Mini-Shinkansen lines with a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80 mph), and 10.3 km (6.4 mi) of spur …

What is the biggest station in Japan?

Kyōto Station

Kyōto Station 京都駅
Location Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyōto Prefecture Japan
Operated by JR West JR Central Kintetsu Railway Kyoto Municipal Subway
Connections Bus terminal
Passengers

Where can I sleep in Kyoto?

The best area to stay in Kyoto for tourists is Downtown Kawaramachi. Other recommended best places to stay in Kyoto are Gion, Kyoto Station and Central Kyoto. Downtown Kawaramachi offers plenty of shops and restaurants, and is in walking distance to historical Gion, making it the best place to stay in Kyoto.

Can I buy a Shinkansen ticket on the day?

You can buy either regular or green car (first-class) tickets. You can collect your shinkansen tickets from the GoVoyagin office in Shibuya in Tokyo or, more conveniently, have them delivered to your hotel anywhere in Japan for a small extra fee. You must order at least 3 days in advance before the day of travel.

Where are the bullet trains at Kyoto Station?

The Shinkansen platforms are located in the south east side of Kyoto Station. Here you can board high speed “bullet trains” on the Tokaido Shinkansen rail line which runs between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. Platforms 11 and 12: Boarding for trains bound for Nagoya and Tokyo.

Where is the Kyoto Station in Japan located?

Kyoto Station is a major transportation hub in western Japan, and it is housed in one of Japan’s biggest buildings.

Where are the transfer gates at Kyoto Station?

The Shinkansen Central Gate, the Shinkansen Hachijo Gate, and the Shinkansen Hachijo East Gate give you direct access to the shinkansen tracks. It is also possible to transfer from the regular JR West platforms via transfer gates: the Shinkansen East Transfer Gate and the Shinkansen Central Transfer Gate.

Where is the underground passage in Kyoto Station?

The easiest access point to find inside Kyoto Station is the underground passage on the east side of the station building. Outside Kyoto Station, on the northern Karasuma side, you can also find many clearly marked gates for the Porta underground shopping mall. You can also use these to access Kyoto Subway Station.