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東海道新幹線の車内を、あなた方だけの空間に

東海道新幹線の車内を、あなた方だけの空間に

Use a special space on board the Shinkansen to meet customer needs, including incentive trips or travel to anniversary events, or even product promotion presentations, fan events, and other special occasions.
Check out the benefits!

Example scenarios

Promotions

Onboard branded product presentations
Onboard branded product presentations
Reserved area: 1 set
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Product brand presentation
Product brand presentation
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Company name changes, product promotion
Company name changes, product promotion
Reserved area: Cars 15 & 16
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Company name changes, product promotion
Company name changes, product promotion
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Fan events

Social events for sports fans traveling to games
Social events for sports fans traveling to games
Reserved area: Car 16
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Social events for sports fans traveling to games
Social events for sports fans traveling to games
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Social events for music fans traveling to a concert together  - Tebasaki Sensation
Social events for music fans traveling to a concert together
Reserved area: Car 16
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Fan meeting traveling to a concert
Fan meeting  traveling to a concert
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Unique events

Collaborative cars: Characters & Tokaido Shinkansen
Shinkansen GO! Celebrating 1 Year of Chiikawa Land shop in Tokyo Station
Collaborative cars: Characters & Tokaido Shinkansen Shinkansen GO! Celebrating 1 Year of Chiikawa Land shop in Tokyo Station

©nagano / chiikawa committee

Reserved area: Cars 15 & 16 | Period: 3 days
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Collaborative cars: Characters
Collaborative cars: Characters

©nagano / chiikawa
committee

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Sports PR and exclusive surprises for fans -
Shinkansen Wrestling
 
Sports PR and exclusive surprises for fans -Shinkansen Wrestling
Reserved area: Car 16
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Exclusive surprises for fans
Exclusive surprises for fans
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Conferences and meetings

Special staging for transportation to/from academic conference venues
Special staging for transportation to/from academic conference venues
Reserved area: Cars 8 & 16
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Special staging for transportation to/from academic conference venues
Special staging for transportation to/from academic conference venues
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Terms of Use

Basic Terms
Please follow the rules for railway passengers.
- Hazardous materials, sharp objects, furnaces/stoves, animals, deceased biological material, unclean objects, objects that emit offensive odors, items that may hurt other customers, and objects that may damage the train are not allowed on board.
See more.

- Please be considerate of train safety and operation (so as not to cause delays or disrupt the crew's normal duties).

*If the emergency buzzer inside the car is pressed, the train will make an emergency stop for a safety check.

*Do not allow items to block the aisle at any time. This will impede the crew's ability to perform their duties.

- Please take care not to damage or deface the interior furnishings (seats, cargo racks, walls, etc.).

*The train is scheduled to continue operation after the package is over.

- Please be considerate so as not to inconvenience other passengers.

*With the chartered car reservation service, the cabin of the reserved car is offered for use. The gangways (the areas between cars) are shared with passengers in other cars. Please refrain from making noise or occupying space in these areas. Staff may reach out to you if the situation requires.

- Any activity that is offensive to public order or morals is prohibited. Please behave in a manner that is socially acceptable.

*Crew members and staff will pass through the cabin as their normal duties require. Members of the public may also pass through if necessary. Thank you for your understanding.

Other Notes

- Passengers who want to decorate the interior of the car by themselves must make arrangements to do so after boarding and also return it to its original state before disembarking.

- Please avoid livestream broadcasting or other use of online content as transmission speed varies depending on the communication environment and may be affected by tunnels/bridges, network traffic, or other factors.

- JR or travel agency staff may ride in the car as well. Thank you for your understanding.

- Staff may take photographs to confirm that the chartered car reservation service is fulfilled or similar reasons. Please let us know in advance if you do not want photos taken.

For large-scale promotional events or other such cases, we may have the flexibility to accommodate requests outside the provisions of the Terms of Use section. Please don’t hesitate to ask.

FAQ

How do I apply?

  • The package is sold by JR Tokai Tours and JTB, and you can apply from any participating travel agency.

What does it cost to reserve a chartered car? What about the options?

  • For specific prices, feel free to consult with any participating travel agency.

What specific options are available?

You can choose from the following options.

  • Car interior decoration
  • Original headrest covers on seats, red carpet, use of audio equipment, etc.

  • Special staging
  • Onboard lighting control, greetings by station staff, use of signage, etc.

  • Environmental initiatives
  • Environmental options to offset and virtually eliminate emissions during transportation by funding projects that reduce or absorb emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases.

For more details on options, see the websites of the participating travel agencies.

In what scenarios is this package used?

  • Customers have booked this package for a variety of occasions including new product promotions, sporting events, corporate incentive trips, corporate employee training, birthday parties, and more. You can also see some example scenarios in detail on our website.

How far in advance can I reserve a chartered car?

  • Generally, applications open one year in advance of the travel date, and the travel agency will notify the customer once the train arrangements are completed. However, the application deadline is two months prior to the travel date due to seat availability reasons.