Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Shinkansen Guide - tokyocheapo.com/travel/shinkansen-guide
Shot & produced by instagram.com/anocam_ || @Anocam
Buying tickets for the shinkansen, or bullet train, can be a little more complex than expected. There's different train lines, online booking systems and pick-up methods. If you want to make it easy, you can use a booking website such as Klook, or if the cost-benefit works out, there's also the JR Pass. In this video though, we'll where and how to buy shinkansen tickets, the costs, alternatives to the JR pass and many more tips!
== CHAPTERS ==
00:00 Intro
00:25 Why ride the shinkansen?
00:53 If you really want to save some money though...
01:06 Costs and if the JR Pass is worth it
02:13 Alternatives to the JR Pass
02:36 How and where to buy your tickets
03:08 How to use a ticket machine
04:11 Buying tickets online (SmartEX & Ekinet)
05:05 Tips for when booking tickets
05:59 Some extra help with booking your tickets!
07:14 FAQ 1 - "Can I book tickets on the same day as travel?"
07:23 FAQ 2 - "Do I need to pay for both 'basic fare' and 'limited express'"?
08:13 Reserved seats vs Non-reserved seats
08:49 Tip to see Mount Fuji from the train
08:59 Luggage rules
09:53 Shinkansens are (almost) ALWAYS on time!
10:16 FAQ 3 - "What if I miss my train?"
10:41 Eating and drinking on the shinkansen
11:23 Conclusion & Outro
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Intro sequence by the most talented Peter Laugesen : pjlaugesen.com
Creative commons images used in the intro:
* Gundam Robot Statue in Odaiba flickr.com/photos/picsoflife/8154554047
* Japanese Salaryman Asleep flickr.com/photos/istolethetv
* Domestic Cat commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alvesgaspar
* Saraninman commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E7%AB%B9%E4%B8%8B%E7%AB%A0%E5%A4%AA%E9%83%8E
* Wild Cat geograph.org.uk/profile/34298
* Ginza Holiday Promenade flickr.com/photos/yoshikazut
* Shibuya Crossing flickr.com/photos/31029865@N06
Klook - klook.com/?aid=513&aff_adid=947706&aff_pid=&aff_sid=&utm_medium=affiliate-alwayson&utm_source=non-network&utm_campaign=513&utm_term=&utm_content=&aff_klick_id=89526363264-513-947706-627bab2
Shinkansen Guide - tokyocheapo.com/travel/shinkansen-guide
Shot & produced by instagram.com/anocam_ || @Anocam
Buying tickets for the shinkansen, or bullet train, can be a little more complex than expected. There's different train lines, online booking systems and pick-up methods. If you want to make it easy, you can use a booking website such as Klook, or if the cost-benefit works out, there's also the JR Pass. In this video though, we'll where and how to buy shinkansen tickets, the costs, alternatives to the JR pass and many more tips!
== CHAPTERS ==
00:00 Intro
00:25 Why ride the shinkansen?
00:53 If you really want to save some money though...
01:06 Costs and if the JR Pass is worth it
02:13 Alternatives to the JR Pass
02:36 How and where to buy your tickets
03:08 How to use a ticket machine
04:11 Buying tickets online (SmartEX & Ekinet)
05:05 Tips for when booking tickets
05:59 Some extra help with booking your tickets!
07:14 FAQ 1 - "Can I book tickets on the same day as travel?"
07:23 FAQ 2 - "Do I need to pay for both 'basic fare' and 'limited express'"?
08:13 Reserved seats vs Non-reserved seats
08:49 Tip to see Mount Fuji from the train
08:59 Luggage rules
09:53 Shinkansens are (almost) ALWAYS on time!
10:16 FAQ 3 - "What if I miss my train?"
10:41 Eating and drinking on the shinkansen
11:23 Conclusion & Outro
Get more out of #Tokyo for less, watch Tokyo Cheapo every week!
★★★ TokyoCheapo ★★★
Website : tokyocheapo.com
Community : community.tokyocheapo.com
Twitter : twitter.com/TokyoCheapo
Newsletter : tokyocheapo.com/newsletter
★★★ Credits ★★★
Intro sequence by the most talented Peter Laugesen : pjlaugesen.com
Creative commons images used in the intro:
* Gundam Robot Statue in Odaiba flickr.com/photos/picsoflife/8154554047
* Japanese Salaryman Asleep flickr.com/photos/istolethetv
* Domestic Cat commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alvesgaspar
* Saraninman commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E7%AB%B9%E4%B8%8B%E7%AB%A0%E5%A4%AA%E9%83%8E
* Wild Cat geograph.org.uk/profile/34298
* Ginza Holiday Promenade flickr.com/photos/yoshikazut
* Shibuya Crossing flickr.com/photos/31029865@N06
