東京から新大阪まで、明日の朝の便をお願いします
とうきょうからしんおおさかまで、あしたのあさのびんをおねがいします
Tokyo to Shin-Osaka, tomorrow morning please.
POINTClear departure and arrival locations, dates and times
Transport/Commute
Shinkansen Ride
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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Shinkansen Ride" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.
What this page helps you say in Japan
This page focuses on Shinkansen Ride and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.
What You'll Learn on This Page
- First thoughts on Shinkansen reservations
- Select seat type
- Questions about time and number of flights
- Request for change/refund
- Listening to information inside the train
Practice Phrases (10 Total)
指定席でお願いします
していせきでおねがいします
Reserved seat, please.
POINTDistinction between non-reserved seats/reserved seats/green cars
窓側の席は空いていますか
まどがわのせきはあいていますか
Is a window seat available?
POINTPopular for scenery and charging
2人分で隣同士にしていただけますか
ふたりぶんでとなりどうしにしていただけますか
Two seats next to each other, please.
POINTMultiple person reservation
往復で予約したいのですが
おうふくでよやくしたいのですが
I'd like a round-trip reservation.
POINTRound trip discount available
この切符を翌日の便に変更したいのですが
このきっぷをよくじつのびんにへんこうしたいのですが
I'd like to change this ticket to the next day.
POINTFree changes possible before departure
払い戻しはできますか
はらいもどしはできますか
Can I get a refund?
POINTThere is a fee, and it must be done before departure.
のぞみ、ひかり、こだまの違いを教えてください
のぞみ、ひかり、こだまのちがいをおしえてください
Please explain the differences between Nozomi, Hikari, Kodama.
POINTThe number of stops and required time are different.
大きな荷物を持ち込みたいのですが
おおきなにもつをもちこみたいのですが
I'd like to bring large luggage.
POINTAdvance reservations are required for oversized luggage.
お弁当を売りに来ますか
おべんとうをうりにきますか
Will they sell bento in the train?
POINTCheck if wagon sales are available
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Q. Which is better: non-reserved seats or reserved seats?
A. Reserved seats are available when it's crowded, and non-reserved seats are available during open times. Unreserved seats are about 530 yen cheaper.
Q. How do I reserve the Shinkansen?
A. Ekinet, Smart EX, Midori no Madoguchi, ticket vending machine. Discounts available for online reservations.
Q. What about the foreigner discount pass?
A. JR Pass (national/regional) is for foreign travelers. Foreign residents are not eligible.
Q. Are there charging outlets at the seats?
A. From the N700A series onwards, there are all seats in green cars and window seats in regular cars. Plan your charging.
Q. What to do if there is a delay?
A. If the delay is more than 2 hours, the express fee will be fully refunded. Please inform the staff at the transfer station.