Shinkansen — Tokyo to Kyoto
Tokyo · Transit Experience
135–150 min
🚶 0 0 min walk from Tokyo Station
¥¥¥
Insider Tip
Seats on the right side (seats D and E) face Mt. Fuji. The mountain is visible for about 10 minutes, roughly 40 minutes after departing Tokyo. Buy an ekiben (station bento) at Tokyo Station for the full experience.
JEMS Tip
We pre-map the exact seat (right side, window, Row D/E) for the best Mt. Fuji view between Shin-Yokohama and Shizuoka. We also time your departure to maximize clear-sky probability.
About
The Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto is more than transport — it is an experience. At 285 km/h, the 2-hour-15-minute journey passes through Japan's heartland with potential views of Mt. Fuji on clear days from the right-side window seats.
Crowd Avoidance
Book reserved seats in advance. Weekday departures are less crowded than weekends and holidays.
Getting There
Tokyo Station — Tokaido Shinkansen platforms (14–19). Book Nozomi for fastest service. Reserve seats in cars 1–3 for quieter ride.
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