Central Japan
Shinkansen/Train Portal
You can book Shinkansen and limited express train tickets for traveling
to/from Tokyo, Mt. Fuji (Shizuoka), Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka,
Hiroshima, Takayama, Kumano/Ise areas, and more!
Tokaido Shinkansen - Don't leave Japan without it.
If you ever come to Japan, you absolutely must ride the ‘Shinkansen’ (bullet train).
The Shinkansen is the culmination of Japan’s incredible design skills and technical prowess.
Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen Online Reservation Service
Get your Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen tickets which runs through Japan’s main artery connecting Tokyo, Mt.Fuji, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakata and More!
Shinkansen Travel Packages
Great value package for traveling with Shinkansen!
"Shinkansen + Hotels"
"Shinkansen + Activity Selections"
Kyoto by Shinkansen
Kyoto is a special city where ancient history and modern charm coexist.
With the Shinkansen, you can travel from Tokyo to Kyoto in approximately 130 minutes.
「そうだ 京都、行こう。/“Soda Kyoto, Iko”(Let’s Go to Kyoto)」
The " Soda Kyoto, Iko." campaign has been produced by JR Central since 1993 to introduce the beauty of Kyoto in each season.
Along with the TV commercial song "My Favorite Things " (from "The Sound of Music"), it has been loved among Japanese people for a long time.
You can check the current campaign from the "The Ongoing Campaign" menu. You can also view posters used in past campaigns from the "The Poster Gallery" section.
We hope you will travel to Kyoto and find your favorite!
JR Regional Passes
for Central Japan Area
Booking website of JR Regional Passes, with which you can conveniently visit such attractive and world-famous destinations as Shirakawa-go/Takayama/Kanazawa, Alpine-route, Mt. Fuji, and Kumano/Ise areas!
Limited express train Reservation Service
Online reservation service mainly for limitied express trains in Central / West Japan area, including Takayama, Matsumoto, Ise, and many other attractive distinations!
Mysterious Kii Peninsula
The magnificent nature, the pilgrimage routes conveying the deep faith of the people, and the presence of the gods and Buddha....
What will you encounter in the Kii Peninsula?
Kii Peninsula: Opening the Door to Your Japan
Sacred and Vibrant
A spirited region with the mysterious Shugendo ascetic at its heart.
A rich history dating back over a millennia, the area also is home to an array of tourism resources and exciting hands-on experiences unique to the Kii Peninsula.
MOUNT FUJI: like you’ve never seen
The world heritage Mt. Fuji is a sacred and symbolic place in Japan, but it is not enough to just look at it from afar. Feel and experience Mt. Fuji with your all senses.
Shizuoka(Mt. Fuji)
Aichi(Nagoya)
Gifu(Takayama)
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route