How early should I reserve Shinkansen tickets during April?
Is it enough to buy Shinkansen tickets at the day of departure or should I buy them several days in advance if I want to secure a seat? I'll be travelling between Osaka and Hiroshima during early April.
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How far in advance can you book Shinkansen?
You can buy tickets for express trains, airport express trains, and shinkansen (bullet train) tickets. You can purchase tickets up to one month in advance. You can do so from inside and outside Japan.Is it cheaper to buy Shinkansen tickets in advance?
If your travel itinerary is already decided, we recommend purchasing a reserved seat ticket. On most Shinkansen train, the non-reserved seats are located in the first three cars, and passengers can sit wherever they prefer. The fare is cheaper (by about 500 yen) than for a reserved seat.Do you need to reserve on Shinkansen?
When you take the Shinkansen or the limited express train, you may have to book a seat because some trains require you a seat reservation. Though some limited express trains have some non-reserved cars, you should book a reserved seat if you can.Can I reserve Shinkansen seats online?
Seats can only be booked in person at any Travel Service or a Reservation Office (Midori-no-madoguchi). You will be asked to show your passport and your original Japan Rail Pass.How To EASILY BOOK Shinkansen Tickets | Welcome To The Future
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