Discover how to save on Shinkansen tickets using the Smart EX platform! In this guide, we’ll walk you through booking Shinkansen tickets from overseas, securing the best discounts, and navigating Japan’s high-speed rail system Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen. Ideal for travelers looking to plan a budget-friendly trip across Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond.
📌 In this video:
- How to book Shinkansen tickets with Smart EX from abroad
- Variety of Discounts, including early-bird and green car options
- IC card integration for easy Shinkansen access
- Tips to make the most of Japan’s train system affordably
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(1) HAYATOKU 21 WIDE
If you book 21 days before the trip, you can get discount of Hayatoku 21 Wide, which gives you the biggest discount for regular car fare.
The price for Nozomi will be 11820(kyoto) 12370 (Osaka) 15000 (Hiroshima). So you save 2350 yen to Kyoto and Osaka, and 4440 yen to Hiroshima.
You can purchase this fare only 30 days to 21 days prior to the traveling date, and the number of tickets are limited. So it can be difficult to get early morning Shinkansen with this fare.
(2) HAYATOKU
For further destination, there are fare called Hayatoku. You can purchase this fare until 3 days prior to the travel date, and the price is almost same as the Hayatoku 21 for Hiroshima and Hakata (Fukuoka). However, this fare is not set for Kyoto and Shin-Osaka.
(3) EX Green HAYATOKU Wide
You can save on Green Car of Nozomi, which is the "first class car" of JR train too. The fare is called Ex Green Hayatoku Wide
With this fare, the price to Kyoto by Green Car is is 15,400 yen, and Shin-Oaska is 15,940 Yen. Which is about 3,500 Yen cheaper than the regular price.
(4) EX Kodama Green Hayatoku: If you take the service Kodama, which stops all stations, you can get the comfort of the green car for 11200 Yen. That is more than 7000 yen discount.
All these discount fares are available only until 21 days or 3 days prior to your travel date, and the number of ticket is limited. you might want to check the site, as soon as you decided your travel plan.
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