How to reserve a seat with Japan Railways (JR)?
Especially for all-reserved trains, but also for others, one sometimes needs or wants to reserve a seat on a JR train, even with a rail pass. When and how can one do so?
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One additional tip I discovered:
I found that when I went to reserve seats (speaking to the staff in English) they could sometimes be confused by the service numbers. So instead of saying that you'd like to reserve seats on the "Hikari 54" (for example), it is probably safer to say you'd like to reserve the "13:45 Hikari", using 24 hour time. I have no idea if people would normally refer to services by their numbers or their times in Japanese, but I had more success in English doing this.
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How do I reserve seats on Shinkansen?
Yes\u2014generally, people reserve in person at ticket desks while they're on their travels, but there are online options. If you purchased your JR Pass online through the official site, you can use the dedicated JR Reservation website to book seats afterwards.How can I reserve a train seat online?
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Seat reservations are normally free of charge if made at the same time you buy your ticket. They can be made at stations, Rail Appointed Travel Agents, and if you are buying your ticket at the same time, over the phone or on the Internet.Can I reserve Shinkansen seats online with JR Pass?
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