Adults and children are classified as below.
| Adult | 12 years old or older (12 years old children still in elementary school count as “child”)(*) |
|---|---|
| Child | Between 6 years old and 11 years old (6 year old children who have not entered elementary school count as “Infant”)(*) |
| Infant | Between 1 year old and 5 years old |
| Baby | Younger than 1 year old |
(*) The exceptions above apply only when the “elementary school” is established under the Japanese law.
Fares and Charges for Children
- Children's basic fare, limited express, express, and reserved seat tickets are half of the adult price. 5 yen is rounded down.
- The price is the same as adults for Green Car and sleeper car tickets.
- One adult and one child, or two children can use a single bed.
Fares and Charges for Infants and Babies
Infants and Babies have no charges except in the following situations:
- (1)When the number of Infants accompanying one adult or child exceeds two (fares and charges are required for the third and any additional infants).
- (2)When an infant or baby use a reserved seat, a Green Car seat (excluding unreserved Green Car seats), or a bed.
- (3)When an infant travels alone.