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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.
For Those Planning an Event
For Those Planning a Private Trip

Use Cases

Discover how the Tokaido Shinkansen Chartered Car Reservation Service has been utilized for a wide range of purposes,
from travel and events to promotional campaigns and more.

Events

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Fan Meetings and Live Performances by Artists
Reserved Area / Cars 16 & 15 (for staff use)
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Fan Meetings and Live Performances by Artists
Shinkansen Disco Experience
Shinkansen Disco Experience
Reserved Area / Car 16
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Shinkansen Disco Experience
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Shinkansen Disco Experience
Fashion Show Aboard the Shinkansen
Fashion Show Aboard the Shinkansen
Reserved Area / Cars 15 & 16
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Fashion Show Aboard the Shinkansen
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Fashion Show Aboard the Shinkansen
Family-Friendly Shinkansen Experience
Family-Friendly Shinkansen Experience
Reserved Area / Car 16
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Family-Friendly Shinkansen Experience
Cheerleading Performance
Cheerleading Performance
Reserved Area / Car 16
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Cheerleading Performance
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Cheerleading Performance
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Promotions

New Product Promotion
New Product Promotion
Reserved Area / Cars 16 & 15 (for staff use)
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New Product Promotion
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New Product Promotion
TV Commercial-Inspired Product Promotion
TV Commercial-Inspired Product Promotion
Reserved Area / Cars 16 & 15 (for staff use)
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TV Commercial-Inspired Product Promotion
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TV Commercial-Inspired Product Promotion
Tourism Campaign Promotion
Tourism Campaign Promotion
Reserved Area / Car 16
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Tourism Campaign Promotion
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Tourism Campaign Promotion
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
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
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Private Trips

Onboard Events for Company Trips
Onboard Events for Company Trips
Reserved Area / Car 13
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Onboard Events for Company Trips
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Onboard Events for Company Trips
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 / Car 8
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Special Travel Experience for Conference Attendees
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Special Travel Experience for Conference Attendees
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Filming and Photography Use

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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

Comments from Event Organizers
Comments from Event Organizers ・The intimate setting allowed fans to interact closely with the performers while also connecting with one another, resulting in a highly satisfying experience for everyone involved.
・The performers themselves embraced the Shinkansen experience, even dressing in train crew uniforms and enjoying the unique atmosphere.
Comments from Company Trip Organizers and Participants
Comments from Company Trip Organizers and Participants ・Having the entire train to ourselves meant we could relax, chat freely, and enjoy the journey without worrying about other passengers.
・We decked out the train and created a lively atmosphere, which made the event a big hit with the participants.
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Comments from Incentive Travel Organizers ・When hosting participants from an overseas incentive tour, the chartered Shinkansen became a truly memorable highlight of the experience.
・The surprise headrest covers printed with our client's company logo were a huge hit.

* The comments above are based on feedback received directly from our customers and have been reproduced in a manner that preserves the original intent.

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 holiday, etc.)
*Availability may be limited during particularly crowded times.
Available Route
・Available between Tokyo Station and Shin-Osaka Station
設定区間
*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.
設定号車
*On the Kodama, only Cars 8 & 9 (both Green Cars) and Car 13 (Ordinary Car) are available.
*It is possible to charter the entire train (16 cars). Capacity: About 1,300 people
Optional Services (Example)
・For detailed information, please request materials here.
Onboard Advertising Space Decoration

Onboard Advertising Space Decoration

Original Headrest Covers

Original Headrest Covers

Tapestry

Tapestry

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 April 1, 2026)
Example of one-car (Ordinary Car / Car 16) charter price (including basic fare and limited express fare, up to 75 passengers)
・Tokyo → Nagoya: 762,000 yen
・Tokyo → Shin-Osaka: 992,250 yen
*Option fees are not included. A separate planning fee will also be charged.
*The price is fixed regardless of the number of passengers.
*Prices vary depending on the season (peak season / off-season).
*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 date

Onboard Experience (Video)

Company Trip

Incentive Travel

Business Event

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 charter service ends.

- 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.

All illustrations and photographs on this website are for illustrative purposes only.

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