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Rent out an entire Tokaido Shinkansen train car!Rent out an entire Tokaido Shinkansen train car!

What is a chartered car reservation service?
This product allows you to charter individual cars of the Tokaido Shinkansen "Nozomi" or "Kodama" trains and hold original events onboard.
It can be used for incentive travel, product promotions, fan events, or any other needs you may have.

Example scenarios

Chartered car reservation services can be tailored to meet a variety of customer needs.

Events

Hands-on Events for Children
Hands-on Events for Children
Reserved Area / Car 16
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Hands-on Events for Children
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Hands-on Events for Children
Talk Session on Shinkansen Car
Talk Session on Shinkansen Car
Reserved Area / Car 16
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Talk Session on Shinkansen Car
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Talk Session on Shinkansen Car
Gastronomic Experience with Pastry Chefs
Gastronomic Experience with Pastry Chefs
Reserved Area / Cars 14 to 16
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Gastronomic Experience with Pastry Chefs
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Gastronomic Experience with Pastry Chefs
A Special Moment on the Shinkansen
A Special Moment on the Shinkansen
Reserved Area / Car 10
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A Special Moment on the Shinkansen
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A Special Moment on the Shinkansen
Sports Fan Project
Sports Fan Project
Reserved Area / Entire Train (Cars 1 to 16)
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Sports Fan Project
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Sports Fan Project

Promotions

Anniversary Celebration Invitation for Companies
Anniversary Celebration Invitation for Companies
Reserved Area / Cars 15 & 16
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Anniversary Celebration Invitation for Companies
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Anniversary Celebration Invitation for Companies
Anniversary Collaboration Project
Anniversary Collaboration Project
Reserved Area / Car 16 (2 days)
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Anniversary Collaboration Project
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Anniversary Collaboration Project
Distillery Tour via Special Train
Distillery Tour via Special Train
Reserved Area / Car 9
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Distillery Tour via Special Train
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Distillery Tour via Special Train
Learn About SDGs While Traveling
Learn About SDGs While Traveling
Reserved Area / Car 16
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Learn About SDGs While Traveling
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Learn About SDGs While Traveling
In-Train Product Experience
In-Train Product Experience
Reserved Area / Cars 15 & 16
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In-Train Product Experience
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In-Train Product Experience

Private Trips

Special Program for Employee Training
Special Program for Employee Training
Reserved Area / Car 16
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Special Program for Employee Training
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Special Program for Employee Training
In-Transit Seminar to the Event Venue
In-Transit Seminar to the Event Venue
 
Reserved Area / Car 16
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In-Transit Seminar to the Event Venue
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In-Transit Seminar to the Event Venue
Special Travel Experience for Conference Attendees
Special Travel Experience for Conference Attendees
Reserved Area / Cars 8 & 16
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Special Travel Experience for Conference Attendees
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Special Travel Experience for Conference Attendees

Filming and Photography Use

Filming and Photography Use Filming and Photography Use Filming and Photography Use
If you wish to use JR Tokai-owned stations or train cars as a filming location for video or images to be used in TV programs, commercials, movies, books, etc., please apply here.

Customer Feedback

Event Host
Event Host We used it for an onboard event. There was a sense of unity during the trip, and participants were able to interact with each other more deeply. The unique setting made for an extraordinary experience, and it was very well received.
Event Coordinator
Event Coordinator We chose the chartered car reservation service because we wanted to organize a company trip where the journey itself would be part of the fun. We were able to arrange the seating freely and decorate the interior in a festive way, which led to high participant satisfaction, and it was a great success from an event coordinator’s point of view!
Passenger
Passenger Traveling by chartered train was an extraordinary experience—it was exciting right from the start of the trip. We could relax and enjoy quality time with our group without worrying about others, making the journey itself a memorable part of the adventure.

Product Overview

Available Period
・Throughout the year and all operating hours, except during peak busy seasons (New Year’s holidays, Golden Week, Silver Week, Obon, etc.)
*Availability may be limited during particularly crowded times.
Available Section
・Entire section from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station
Available Section
*In principle, if you use a station served by the Nozomi, your charter will be on a "Nozomi" train.
*赤丸:Nozomi stop 灰色丸:Kodama stop
Available Cars
・‍Shinkansen cars can be chartered on a car-by-car basis regardless of the number of passengers.
*On the Kodama, only the Ordinary Car (Car 13) on some trains and Green Cars (Cars 8 & 9) are available.
*It is possible to charter the entire train (16 cars). Capacity: About 1,300 people
Available Cars
Optional Services (Example)
・For detailed information please request materials here.
Red Carpet

Red Carpet

Original Headrest Covers

Original Headrest Covers

LCD Monitors

LCD Monitors

JR Crew and Pursers (Train Attendants) on Board

JR Crew and Pursers (Train Attendants) on Board

Reference Prices
(Information posted on the JR Tokai Tours website as of June 10, 2025)
Example of one-car charter price (including basic fare and limited express fare, up to 75 passengers)
・Tokyo → Nagoya: 762,000 yen
・Tokyo → Shin-Osaka: 992,250 yen
*Seasonal fees, planning fees, etc. will be charged in addition to the above. In addition, an option fee will be charged when applying for an optional service.
*For filming or photography use, additional costs such as planning and coordination fees, location scouting and on-site supervision fees, and other actual expenses will be charged in addition to the above.
How to Apply
・‍Please contact JR Tokai Tours
*Since the JR Tokai Tours website is available in Japanese only, you can also make inquiries in English here.
*For filming or photography use, please contact the Filming & Photography Desk(here).
Application Deadline
・By 2 months before the boarding data

FAQ

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.

Terms of Use

Basic Terms
Please follow the rules for railway passengers.
・Some items, such as hazardous items, are not allowed onboard the train.
Please see below for details.
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- 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.

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