How to Buy Shinkansen Train Tickets on Klook, No JR Pass Needed!
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2023
- It's easy to buy Shinkansen bullet train tickets online geni.us/shinkansen! We appreciate when you purchase through our Klook affiliate link. In this video I show step by step how to pre-order Shinkansen tickets and pick them up from the ticket vending machine in Japan. Non-reserved, Reserved, and Green Car are available. You can pre-order up to 90 days in advance and reserved seats will be assigned 30 days before your train trip.
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If you miss the Shinkansen ride, do you need to purchase another ticket if booked without JR rail pass?
@@aarizmushtaq4301 not necessarily, if you purchased unreserved you can try to catch the next train.
@@KenshoQuest can you claim the tickets from the machine 2days or a day ahead of your trip?
@@coolaidtrippin9118 Yes, we recommend picking up your tickets a day or two before your trip.
@@KenshoQuest This is very helpful, thanks 😊👍
I love how a lot more people are now searching up how to buy individual tickets because no one wants to pay the JR pass price hikes
oh my goodness this video helps so much. its been so confusing planning this trip and your videos are so so helpful. Thank you!
We're planning a trip to Japan with our whole family next year and these tips are a game changer for getting around Japan. Thankyou SO much for this helpful breakdown!
Glad it was helpful!
Your videos are imperative for any Japan traveller, I’m flying to Osaka on Sunday and getting the Shinkansen up to Tokyo so this video is ideally timed!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad the timing worked. Have a wonder time in Japan.
Cannot thank you enough for all these video! Already booked the teamlab tickets but now will use your discount code for others from klook. Travelling in late dec, cheers from Singapore ❤
Glad to help! Thanks for using our discount code. We hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.
Spent a day watching your videos. Very informative! Keep it up sir!
Thanks a ton!
Very helpful ! Thank you very much 🙂
Will be going back to Fukuoka in a couple weeks. This is the most concise, well delivered explanation of traveling on the Shinkansen in Japan. Thank you very much for this video.
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful :)
Thank you so much! The train situation has me a bit confused so this video really helped!
Glad to have helped!
Your video really helped clear up a lot of confusion
Thank you so much, this is extremely helpful, looking at booking for next month.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Kensho❤
thank you so much for your videos ... very helpful in our planning!!!!
You’re welcome! Glad to have helped.
Thanks again for all of your Shinkansen ticket tips, and Klook information (we used your promo code for one of our Klook purchase)! Everything went so smooth for us on our recent trip!
Oh, and my wife wore Moreno wool clothing.
Thanks for letting us know! Glad to hear that things went smoothly.
This video is especially helpful after the JR Pass price increase. Calculating for my upcoming trip, I'd save ~$250USD by booking tickets individually. Thank you for showing a reliable website and how to navigate the process!
I'm gearing up for my second japan trip - solo this time! Your videos have been very helpful in the planning process. I was even able to book the Kirby Cafe thanks to your video 😎
Awesome! and extra awesome that you got a reservation to Kriby Cafe 😀 !! thanks for sharing!
Thank you for a concise and comprehensive explanation. 🎉
Hi, great to hear! Here is an updated video with a lot more information such as how to change a seat reservation: ua-cam.com/video/GD0Tp7zGSeo/v-deo.html
Just great. Laconic and very useful
Glad to have helped!
Japan is so advanced and miles ahead with like pretty much everything when compared to other countries, except seat reservation. Omg, welcome to the 1990s! Have to reserve now, but then on the day of departure I have to go to the ticket corner in the station and get seats, baggage etc reservation.
Thanks for the tips and the Klook discount! Was greatly appreciated!
You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful!
I did think of a follow-up question though. Once we get to Japan can we pick up the tickets any day or do we have to wait for the day of travel?
@@mooman547 As long as you already have your QR code then you can redeem it any time, as it means you are within the 30 window to use your ticket. We definitely recommend picking up early if you can :)
@KenshoQuest Perfect! Thanks again !👍
Thank-you for a brilliant explanation of how to get my shinkansen tickets to Liyama. I now feel confident to use the ticket machine to buy my N'EX ticket and also scan the QR code for my shinkansen ride up to Liyama. Come on March 2024!
So glad to know this! Have a great trip!
thanks so much for the link and all information. I don't buy JR pass 'cause I need to go 1 way only, and it's so convenient to find out that we can book it via Klook.
Glad to help! Yes, it's easy and convenient to book train tickets on Klook.
Thankyou so much i just booked my klook tickets today! When picking up tickets at the train station are the klook tickets always under the jr east option?
Hi, if you purchased your travel within the JR East region then yes. You can pick up at any of the major stations such as Tokyo station or Shinagawa station
your video is really helpful! do I need to insert both tickets at the same time on the machine? or one by one?
Hi you can insert both at the same time
This was really helpful as the oversized baggage situation has been my concern. I have an upcoming trip to Osaka and planning on taking the Shinkansen to Tokyo after five days. I have been using Klook in my travels and would like to do an advanced booking to secure seats but knowing that I cannot specifically choose the dedicated last row for oversize baggage worries me. Is it really wiser to still book on Klook or just get straight to the ticketing office at Kansai Airport upon arrival and do the booking personally without prior online reservations?
Hi, I understand your concern and in your case I do recommend that you purchase directly from JR to ensure you get the oversized baggage seat that you need.
@@KenshoQuest Thank you, I just purchased tickets via Smartex which has a seat map and discounts when doing advanced booking.
We are coming from Tampa end of April. This is our first trip to Japan and we are exciting and nervous about how exchanging money, buying Suica card, buying Wi-Fi, and also buying Shinkansen tickets. I am in charge of taking care of everything including booking hotels and activities. I have been watching Tokyo trip tips on UA-cam almost everyday. We can’t. speak th language. So, I am trying to follow you and hoping that I can rely on it. Thanks.
Hi. We have videos covering many aspects of visiting Japan.
Here's our video on managing money in Japan: ua-cam.com/video/J6AziGwySZo/v-deo.html
Here's our video on Pocket WiFi vs SIM card: ua-cam.com/video/2fhdT0Ubxmo/v-deo.html
hello, thank you for this! i will be starting my route in shinjuku station and then tokyo to osaka- do i pick up the ticket and insert into the gates at shinjuku or pay with suica at shinjuku and pick up/scan once at tokyo?
Hi, you can pick up your tickets at either Shinjuku Station or Tokyo station or any JR East station that has the reservation ticket machine. Once you arrive at Tokyo station, you will insert your ticket into the shinkansen gate. BTW, if you are closer to Shinagawa Station you can also board the shinkansen there. Use your Suica for all local transport.
Hi, love your videos. I have a question. I booked the tickets going from Tokyo to KYOTO, according to the route, our train will leave from Shinagawa station and we booked the Nozomi 219. I believe it leaves from flatform 23. We are staying in Shinjuku. I can pick up our tickets in Shinjuku Station a day before, or do i have to have to pick it up in Shinagawa on same day? Thanks.
Hi, as long as you have your QR Code you can pick up your ticket at anytime from any station that has the shinkansen reservation ticketing machine. Platform 23 at Shinagawa sounds right :)
Hi there, that was really helpful!! i just wanted to check purchasing the shinkansen ticket on Klook doesnt show which station depart or arrival. Does this mean if our journey from Tokyo to Kyoto mean we can use the QR code in any stations within Tokyo? We are planning to depart from the closest station in Asakusa. Thanks!
There are only two stations in Tokyo to get on the Tokaido Shinkansen line (Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station)) Since you want near Asakusa, Tokyo Station would be better. Arrival station will be Kyoto Station. Our other video explains how to get from Tokyo to Kyoto: ua-cam.com/video/bkcZVmjZr4M/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for your video! I've got a question: can I get all my tickets I booked and got an QR code for in advance at one ticket machine? Like I'm planning trips from Tokyo to Yokohame to Kyoto to Hiroshima to Fukuoka to Osaka - by arriving in Tokyo is it possible to get all tickets printet at the machine so I haven't to worry about that later on?
Thank you in advance for answering! 🙇♀
Hi, what is your time frame? IF it is within 7 days, then for all the places you are going to visit the whole JR Pass ( 7 days) will be a better deal. This way, you wouldn't have to print so many tickets. You would just pick up your JR Pass.
If longer then you might still want to consider the 14 JR Pass. You will have to do some math to figure out if it is worth it.
If you still prefer individual tickets then I'm afraid, at least through Klook, you won't be able to pickup all your tickets in one go. the reason is you will be traveling through many different JR companies and each has it's own rules. So you would need to get your tickets in different places.
Or, you can check out smart-ex.jp/
We don't have a video on it yet but will in the future.
Hi there! We will be visiting Japan soon and we are trying to go to Mount Fuji! If we book off of Klook, will it be round trip tickets? Or do we have to book two separate tickets? Thank you so much, and I enjoy watching your videos! 🌸
You’ll need to book two separate tickets. One for each direction. Here’s our video on how to get to Mt Fuji from Tokyo: ua-cam.com/video/4828J9OtNiY/v-deo.htmlsi=2JAU-J7cvhLgZYdg
Thank you so much for the wonderful and very helpful tutorial. I am just trying to make sure we're buying the right rickets. So I am traveling with my family of 4 and say we have 3 bags but each of them is less than 160. Does that mean that we can buy the non-reserved tickets? or do we have to combine the total of our bags and that means we have to buy an extra ticket/seat for the luggage? I would highly appreciate your help on that.
Hi. Each passenger may bring onboard a Shinkansen train two pieces of luggage, weighing up to 30kg each. Each piece can have total dimensions (length + width + depth) up to 160cm. Only luggage that's 160-250cm total requires a special reservation for oversized luggage area/compartment. Since your bags are within 160cm, you can purchase either a Non-Reserved ticket, in which case seating is on a first-come first-serve basis. Or you can by a regular ordinary reserved seat, in which case you will have a specific seat in a specific train car. Here's our Guide to Traveling with Luggage in Japan: ua-cam.com/video/w0KnobpyfSI/v-deo.html
@@KenshoQuest Thank you! you are the best. I appreciate the time and effort you put into helping others have an easier travel :)
Hello. Can you make a video about JR Sanyo Shinkansen train between osaka and hakata OPEN TICKET
What does it mean?
We are wanted to book Osaka to Hiroshima and the back to Osaka, but Klook shown us a cheaper alternative. İt’s the open ticket that’s valid for 90 days
Or like difference between specific date booking with reserved seats VS open ticket??
Sorry for the lengthy question 😅
thanks for your explanaition.so how should I pay because I want to pay with suica card and reserve it with klook
Hi. Sorry, but you cannot pay by SUICA card when purchasing Shinkansen tickets on Klook. If you want to pay with your SUICA card, you can use a Reserved Seat Ticketing Machine at a major train station. We show the process at 06:24 in this separate video: ua-cam.com/video/f3JDRc5sl5I/v-deo.html
Really helpful video, thank you!! I heard that you can't get tickets from the QR code in Tokyo for some reason?
Hi, it depends on where you are going. If you are heading but if you are heading north of Tokyo or to Osaka/Kyoto then yes you can use the QR code on Tokyo
Hi, thank you for the video and I have been watching alot of your informative videos as I will be travelling with my family for the first time to Japan... as i am travelling from Shin- osaka to Tokyo via Nozumi, if I were to book through Klook now which is more than 2 months away, how can I pick up the tickets? Also as I plan to take the reserved first class, do I still need to reserve extra size baggage seat?
Hi, to pick up your tickets you will receive a QR Code via email once you are within 30 days of your travel date on the shinkansen. Once you have your QR Code you can visit the reserved ticketing machine at Shin-Osaka and scan your QR code for your tickets.
Regarding oversized baggage seat it depends if you have oversized luggage. If you do, then the easiest way to reserved the dedicated seats for oversize would be to visit the JR ticketing office, though you can also do it via the same ticketing machine.
@@KenshoQuest noted with thanks! Appreciated.
Thanks for video but if we have two checked bag I know you mentioned we can't add that on klook do you recommend we book on smart ex app just concerned they will run out of seats with baggage if I just tell them in office after purchase with klook?
Hi. It's up to you. You could either book on SmartEX and choose seats with oversized luggage space, or book on Klook and update your seats once you arrive in Japan. In our more recent video explaining booking on Klook, we show how to use a ticket machine to switch to a seat that includes oversized luggage: ua-cam.com/video/GD0Tp7zGSeo/v-deo.html Medium sized suitcases can fit on the overhead rack on Shinkansen trains. "Oversized" suitcases that require reservation are 161-250cm (length + width + depth).
Y'all are simply the best! Thank you for responding! 😁
At the 6:50 time mark do you put the two Shinkansen tickets in the terminal at the same time or each seperately?.
Hi, yes, at the same time.
Thank you for the video. What is the difference between buying the ticket on Klook vs. Smart-EX
Hi, great question! The main difference is that if you are traveling south of Tokyo then you can use SmartEX. If you are traveling north of Tokyo then Klook is the best choice since SmartEX only serves south of Tokyo. Overall, both are great it's just that Klook covers the whole of Japan and is a little easier to use. But, SmartEX can have larger discounts. At some point we will make a video explaining the difference.
Thank you
I tried SmartEX but our US credits don't seem to work on that platform.
I was able to book on Klook from Odawara to Kyoto and it was confirmed.
When I tried to book on Klook from Osaka to Hiroshima, Klook canceled the reservation and charged me a fee. This happened two times. How would I know if my reservation will be cancelled by Klook?
I won't use Klook again.
@@KenshoQuest
Great tip on the oversized reservation! It certainly didn't come up when I booked via Klook.
Qtn: do I have to pick-up my Klook reserved tickets from each of the departing station? Or could I bulk collect multiple tickets ahead of time, all from the one kiosk from say Tokyo station, when I arrive in Japan (Haneda)? So I don't have to collect as I go?
Hi, this is a great question that I should have addressed in the video! As long as you have the QR code you can collect at anytime, so yes, all at once!
Your videos are useful, thank you! I’m wondering whether it’s more expensive to purchase Shinkansen tickets in person when I get to Tokyo or is it the same as Klook? 🤔 Trying to figure out which option is easiest and cheaper?
Hi, purchasing directly in person will most likely be a little cheaper but ticket prices fluctuate as well. The main benefit of purchasing from Klook is ease of use. Especially for first timers. But if you have time then purchasing directly from the ticket office can be a good experience as you can ask questions as well. The downside to this is you might need to wait in line for up to one hour.
Okay, thank you so much! This is helpful :)
I have a question. If I purchase a reserve seat green car and I have 2 large luggage best advice for me to get my ticket at the JR pass office counter?
Yes, please visit the JR ticketing office and they can help you reserve your seats
This is the easiest way.
I have a question that is a little off-topic. If you have an IC card from a region outside of Tokyo (e.g. ICOCA, TOICA, etc.), can you recharge it at a Suica machine? Or where else could you recharge it?
We have a collection of IC cards from all over Japan. We charge and use them in different regions and cities. If the charging machine doesn’t work, you can take your card to the train station office to be reset.
Hi, what an amazing video so helpful and well explained... I am heading out to Japan later this year and has 3 main questions:
1. Can you purchase return tickets (open or otherwise?) and if so how do you do this through Klook.
2. With the price hike of a 14day JRPass now costing 80K Yen, do you still think it is worth it for most holiday goers?
3. My itinerary takes me from Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima and from Hiroshima back to either Shin-Osaka or Kyoto, as this is south of Shin-Osaka will I still be able to get electronic tickets? Or will I need to buy these in advance and have them sent to a Japanese address, which seems quite a challenge especially as I will be travelling around.
Hi, glad the video was helpful! And you have some great questions that are all hard to answer:
1) While you can purchase return tickets, they are all a set date and time. However, if you purchased non-reserved, you should easily be able to catch a different train within a similar time frame.
2) For most people the how JR Pass 7,14 or 21 are no longer a cost effective way to travel in Japan. With that said, it is hard to beat the convenience of having the JR Pass. We now realize how great it was being able to ride almost any JR train at anytime. But if you are spending the bulk of your time in the Kansai and Hiroshima area then you might be interested in a regional pass such as the Kansai Hiroshima area pass: www.klook.com/activity/3278-5-day-jr-kansai-hiroshima-area-pass-jr-pass/?aid=29280
You could buy a couple of these to use back to back.
3) If purchased through Klook the tickets will be mailed for this area unfortunately. I suggest looking into SmartEx system. We haven't made a video on this yet but will in the near future: smart-ex.jp/en/index.php
Once you have the qr, do I need to get the tickets on the same day I’m travelling? Or can I get them earlier?
Once you have the QR code, you can collect your ticket from the machine right away. We recommend getting your tickets at least a day in advance.
For special luggage seats, do you collect the tickets first or go straight to the office?
Hi, you will need to collect your tickets first.
Hi, thank you for the video. Do you know how many days in advance can I go to the reserved ticket machine and pick-up my reserved tickets bought on Klook with the QR Code? I will be taking the Hikari from Mishima Sta. to Kyoto Sta. on the 11th, but I will be in Tokyo until the 10th, am I able to pick-up the tickets in Tokyo? I am afraid that there won't be any machines in Mishima Sta 😂
Hi, great question. As long as you already have your QR code it means you are within your 30 day window, which means you can pick it up at any time. No problem to pick up in Tokyo. Have a great trip :)
Hi, thank you for your great and informative videos. The instructions from Klook say to go to the departure station to collect the tickets.
Does it have to be the actual departure station? E.g if I am departing from shin-Osaka in a few days but I happen to be at Tokyo station or any other stations that have reservation ticket machines, can I collect my tickets there instead in advanced?
Thank you.
Hi, if you received a QR code then you can certainly use other reserved ticketing machines, not just from the departure station. But it might depend on where you are departing. For example, since you are currently in Tokyo you are in the JR East region but if you are departing from Shin-Osaka that is JR West region and you might need to use a reserved ticketing machine in the West region since these are technically two different companies. But it wouldn't hurt to try it in Tokyo. Please let us know how it goes. Good luck and have a great trip!
Hi @kenshoquest, sorry for the late reply. I’ve tested it and was able to collect my tickets for my shin-Osaka train while in Tokyo. Thanks again
Thanks for the update!@@dezleex
Do you recommend we purchase tickets in advance? Or just wait till we land that day? Landing at 5am and headed straight to osaka! :) thank you
Hi, if flying into Tokyo then same day should not be a problem since it’s a very easy process. But if elsewhere like Fukuoka then please purchase in advance. Though you may want to purchase in advance just in case you have any issues.
Can I take the tickets from tokyo to kyoto days before in any station with that machines? I reserved on Klook and I don't know if I have to take the tickets from departure station or I can go to any other station to print it
Hi, yes, you can redeem your tickets at any station in Tokyo that has the reserved ticketing machines and you can do this in advance.
If I have an oversized luggage, do I claim the ticket I bought from klook at the ticketing machine first and then head to the ticketing office to request for the special seat? TIA
Yes, that’s correct.
Hi KenshoQuest, thanks for this video, may I ask if ticket purchased via Klook has system generated seat assignment? In case I dont like the seat assigned to me, is there any way that I can request to change my seat?
Hi, yes, you can either change your seat reservation at the reservation ticketing machine or after you get your ticket you can visit the JR ticketing office, hand them your reserved seat ticket and ask them to change, they will be happy to help.
hi @@KenshoQuest thanks much on your input, is there any way that we can activate and get a JR Tokyo Wide pass while we are in Osaka?
@@bucketlistnidhengatkhriz2068 they've made getting regional passes more difficult. Especially since the Tokyo wide pass is part of JR East and Osaka is in JR West region. So I believe you actually need to be in Tokyo to pickup and activate it. You can either purchase directly from JR East or from Klook: geni.us/tokyowidepass
I hope this helps!
@@KenshoQuest thanks much buddy! will be purchasing soon our jr wide pass with your link! thanks and regards to the whole family :)
Thanks for the video. I have a question. If i purchase 2 tickets with reserved seats, when i scan the QR code with the machine, i will receive 3 tickets or 6 tickets? In your video you receive 2 tickets, but those are for all your family or just for one person? Thanks in advance. I just subscribed to your channel, i watched a couple of videos and are really helpful for my next trip to Japan.
Hi, I’m on the train as I right this! If you made a seat reservation You will receive 2 tickets and a reserved seat ticket for a total of 3 per person.
@@KenshoQuestPerfect! have a safe and great trip! In a couple of days i will be there :)
Hi Kensho, I have a question. I am confused on two tickets required to board shinkansen, showing that both passenger ticket and express ticket are required. If I already booked online via smart EX, do I need to purchase another ticket at the station? Thanks in advance!
You don't need to purchase anything additional. When you collect your ticket, the machine might print out two tickets.
Hello your videos are so helpful. We booked in Klook for a family of 4. Will the machine dispense all at once for 4? We received only one QR code. I did ask Klook and I was informed that it will. But wanted to also ask you here. Just over preparing in case we hit some issues.
Hi, yes you will receive all your tickets At the ticketing machine at once. Have a great time!
Thanks for a great video, just one question me and my partner are looking to go from tokyo-kyoto-osaka-hiroshima all via Shinkansen. can I get all the tickets at once when using the QR code in tokyo?
Hi, I am not certain you can get the leg from Osaka to Hiroshima. But all the others for sure. If you get QR codes for all of them, then no problem, you can pick up all in Tokyo. Question, are you going round trip back to Tokyo? If so, you might want to compare the price to the whole JR Pass as the price might be similar. If they are for your itinerary then I recommend the JR Pass since it will give you a lot of flexibility.
Thanks for getting back to me, yes we are doing a round trip back to Tokyo and will be in Japan for 14 days which the JR pass will cost £860 for the both of us, compared to individually buying every leg on klook which then cost £502 all with reserved class 2 tickets.
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Hi thanks for the video, i wanted to ask 2 question. I didn't receive a mail so will the qr code on the klook application will work to have my ticket ? Is there a name on the ticket ? bacause i don't give it and there are 2 person on my reservation but only one qr code
Hi, not sure I understood your questions. But if you have the QR code it should work for the number of tickets you purchased.
oh ok thanks because i have only one qr for 2 tickets ^^ so the tickets are not nominative ?@@KenshoQuest
Hello, what if you need oversized luggage space?? Klook doenst have option to select
First you would need to pick up your actual tickets at the ticketing machine. Then you can take your tickets to a JR office and ask to change them to including oversized luggage. There may be an additional fee.
Hi, I'm traveling to Japan March next year and my trip is Tokyo -> Fujiyoshida -> Tokyo -> Kyoto -> Osaka -> Nara -> Osaka -> Narita Airport and I am wondering if I should buy the JR Pass. My stay is 16 days in total, so the 7 day Pass does not cover me. Does Google show ticket prices accurately, since according to that the JR Pass is not worth it for my planned trip? Also do prices change depending on the time of the year?
Hi. The two places we like to use to add up the price of train tickets is the JR Fare Calculator (which shows the price for reserved seats). Or by checking each segment on Klook (you can choose non reserved or reserved seats). Prices stay the same, unless a price increase goes into effect. With the new price of the JR Pass, it’s probably cheaper to buy individual tickets than to get the 14 Day JR Pass. Here’s our video that explains adding up the route, and has links in the description: ua-cam.com/video/fUn5MCYFjNU/v-deo.htmlsi=m_pbZYdwHrotShgd
After arriving in Fukuoka can the Shinkansen tickets purchased from Klook be picked up at the airport or the Hakata Station.
Hi, yes. This is a unique case specific to the region. You will pick up at Fukuoka airport.
Hello! We bought reserved seats for Tokyo to Kyoto. We will be bringing 2 big luggages and I think we need to book the “oversized luggage” seats. How do you suggest we do this? Should we just go directly to a JR office to request oversize luggage? We will be departing from Tokyo station. I heard Tokyo station is really big and I want to plan everything to minimize the chances of getting lost 😅
Hi, first you need to retrieve your Shinkansen tickets at the reserved ticketing machine. These will be near the Shinkansen gates. The gates are on the first floor at Tokyo station. Once you find the machine you can use any of them. If you need assistance please ask the staff, most will speak some English even if they say they can’t. Once you have your tickets then go to the office to reserve the oversized seats. We highly recommend that you do this at least a day before your travel. This will give you extra time to familiarize yourself with the station and reserve your seats. Since it is possible there will not be availability at the time you want to travel. But don’t worry, there are many trains each day :)
By the way, just checking if shibuya sky or museum open for biz on 1 jan 2024? Thks
Hi, sorry, it is certainly possible they will be open. Last New Years Day in Japan we are able to visit shrines and most everything was open but we don't want to give you any wrong information and don't know for sure.
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I'm confused on inputting the ticket at the station. Do we put both tickets on top of each other as it goes through or do you put one in at a time and then collect both of them on the other end?
Hi, it is confusing! You insert them at the same time, one on top of the other and then collect after passing through.
@@KenshoQuest thank you! Another quick question after I arrive at my destination and trying to leave the station will I need to re-insert both tickets again at the destination gate or just one or do I just walk out?
Hi, I will be going from tokyo station -> Shin Osaka then Osaka -> Kyoto and Kyoto back to Tokyo station, can i pick up all 3 shinkansen tickets in Tokyo station? or I have to individually collect from each departing station? Thanks
Hi, yes if you have the QR codes for all then no problem.
Thanks for this helpful video. May I ask you some question? I've already booked shinkansen from Klook, from Hakata to Osaka on 16th but I'll arrived to Fukuoka by 15th. Can I get the ticket from Fukuoka Aiport since 15th? And where to get the ticket in Fukuoka Airport? (Because It dont have qr code, only just confirm email so who do I need to spoke to?) Thanks in advance.
Hi you are supposed to pickup your tickets at the Fukuoka Airport Counter. Did you receive any more information from Klook about this? Picking up on 15th should not be an issue.
@@KenshoQuest Klook did not answer anything but only how to get ticket from machine. Thanks you so much for the information. This helps a lot!❤️❤️
I have only one travel from shin Osaka to tokyo. Do I need to buy JR PASS or can I take single tickets via Klook for my family of 2 adults and 2 kids? For other train travels what should I do. We have plans for universal studio and Disney land. Pls advise
No need for JR Pass, just individual tickets. For other tickets I suggest you purchase an IC card for local train travel. If you are starting in Osaka then you can buy an ICOCA IC card at the stations.
I have a question if I take a non reserved train ticket but lets say I miss my train can I take the next train going to the same place originally ???
Hi, this will generally not be an issue but keep in mind that if the next train is full or during peak times or holidays and the attendant asks to see your boarding pass they may make you wait for a less crowded train. Or it might be standing room only.
Hi I just booked my Shinkansen tickets with Klook. My question is, we are group of 3, for the outbound train, we are all separated in the same car, is there any chance to change reserved seats so we can be together. I think you may have mentioned in one of the video.
After you pick up your tickets from the machine, visit a ticket office to see if they can switch your seats.
Do you really need to get the JR pass? Or a Welcome suica is enough to go around Japan? I'm really indecisive 😢 i'll be staying 20 days in Tokyo but planning to visit Osaka and Kyoto but on my second week in Japan .
The JR Pass may not be worth it now at the new price of 50,000 Yen for 7-day pass. You could use a SUICA card for local transportation. For your trip from Tokyo to Osaka you could book bullet train tickets the way we explained in this video. Here's our Beginner's Guide to the JR Pass: ua-cam.com/video/fUn5MCYFjNU/v-deo.html
@@KenshoQuest If we plan to go to both Osaka, and Kyoto on different days, (and maybe Mt. Fuji) from Tokyo, I think it is worth to buy 7-day JR pass for those round trips (back to Tokyo) ? We will be there Dec 23-30. Please advise. Thx for very helpful video.
Hi. Personally, we would just go from Tokyo to Osaka once, and visit both Osaka and Kyoto. But, yes, if you were to make separate round trips Tokyo - Osaka and Tokyo - Kyoto, getting the JR Pass (50,000 Yen / 7 Days) would save you money. @@jamescc2010
What i dont get, if you book non reserved seat, does that mean that you have to stand the whole journey or you can sit on any free and non reserved seats?
If there is an available seat in a non-reserved car, you can sit in it. If there are no seats available in the non-reserved car, you will need to stand for the journey.
In the video you mentioned travelling south from Osaka you need to pick up your tickets elsewhere. If I'm going Tokyo-Osaka (3 days there), then Osaka-Hiroshima (2 days there), then Hiroshima-Tokyo, can I pick up all 3 of my tickets at once in Tokyo at the machine using the QR codes prior to starting my trip if i booked the tickets on Klook?
Hi, for your route, it's a bit tricky unless you receive QR codes for all three trips. From Tokyo to Osaka, you can pickup your ticket from the ticketing machine but, unless you receive a QR code from Osaka to Hiroshima you will need to have those tickets mailed to you at your address in Osaka. I think from Hiroshima to Tokyo you can pick up from the machine at the same time as from Tokyo to Osaka. So the only issue I see is your trip from Osaka to Hiroshima as it most likely needs to be mailed to you.
If this is an issue you might want to consider the whole Japan Rail Pass as that will cover your entire trip. Yes, it costs about 6,000 yen more but you might get full use of the JR Pass. with the JR Pass you only pick that up once and can use it as much as you want. (aff link) geni.us/wholejrpass
@@KenshoQuest I really appreciate your reply, thank you. The above only really applies if i want to pre-book my tickets, correct? If i wanted to go to the machine and buy them there, the only risk I run is a train possibly being sold out at the time i want to leave? Can you chose Nozomi trains at the machine?
@@gqm5450 Yes, you are correct, you can certainly purchase at the machines. And yes, you can purchase the Nozomi. But personally, unless the cost of the Nozomi is the same as other shinkansens ( it often is the same price ) I don't think it is worth it.
What if you miss your train? We are flying into Narita but are spending the first night in Kyoto. I don’t want to wrongly predict how long it will take to get through customs and then from Narita airport to Tokyo and then from Tokyo to Kyoto, and we learned our hotel won’t let us check in if we arrive too late. Unless same day bookings are possible? But even that feels risky and a bit terrifying since we’re traveling with kids. What would you recommend for this type of situation?
Hi, first, what time are you arriving at Narita? If you arrive after 9PM then it could be a problem.
Otherwise, If you miss your shinkansen train, it's not a big deal as you will be traveling on the busiest corridor on the Tokaido shinkansen where there are several trains per hour.
To give you a general idea of time. Once you leave Narita, assuming you are taking the Narita Express to Tokyo station then taking the Tokaido shinkansen from toyko station to Kyoto station, the total time will be about 4.5 hrs. If you have young kids like us then it might take an additional hour.
The shinkansen bullet trains are very punctual. Just make sure you do not take the Kodama Shinkansen - it is the slowest. Take the Hikari or if you want the fastest, take the Nozomi, though this train might be more expensive.
@@KenshoQuest we’re landing around 2:30pm. Not sure how long it will take to get from the runway through customs and baggage claim, but will take the same itinerary you mentioned. The hotel stops taking check-ins at 10pm; so overall we’ve got about 7 1/2 hours from runway in Tokyo to hotel in Kyoto, so I’m hoping we’ll be fine, but not sure when to book a train for (the flight may have delays or we may have to take longer to get on the Narita express, or something else), or how far in advance to book to make sure the four of us have seats together.
@kenshoQuest is it hard to buy tickets during December 16-19 from Tokyo to Shin-osaka? Looking to get reserved seats because of oversized luggage
Hi, your dates are not during a holiday so I do not think you will have issues as your route has many many trains every day.
@@KenshoQuest Thank you
Hi .
I’n going to buy shinkansen tickets from Klook for Mishima to Kyoto .
When I should pick up my tickets ? :
1. On the day of Travel at Mishima Station ?
Or
2. When I come to Tokio , for example at Shinjuku Station 2/3 days before Travel to Kyoto ?
Thank You for answer
Wera
HI, as soon as you have your QR code you can pick it up at any of the JR reserved ticket vending machines. I recommend as soon as you can so you won't have to worry about it later.
I'm going to Japan next March. I started looking for trains. I need to go to Takayama, however, I can't find where to buy tickets outside Klook. Any suggestions? From Tokyo to Nagoya the price is right, but I want to compare the Hida train to Takayama.
Hi, for a lot of smaller destinations there are no options to purchase tickets online. Instead you will just need to purchase on arrival. Or at JR ticketing offices/machines once you arrive. However, the train from Takayama to Hida is cheap at around 250 JPY/person and only takes about 35 minutes. What other ares in the Hokuriku region are you planning to explore?
You might also be interested in this video: ua-cam.com/video/Z_BlVF-h_xk/v-deo.html
@@KenshoQuest thank you so much for the response. I found the train to Takayama on Klook but I think it's too expensive. Around 39 dollars. I will go to Takayama and Shirakawa (by bus). The other destinations will be Kyoto (from Takayama), Nara (on my way to Osaka), Osaka and come back to Tokyo.
So where and when do you recommend me to buy the train to Takayama? On the day or a little bit before?
@@BoardOfView since it is a JR train, I would buy it in advance at least a day ahead if possible. Since you are going to Shirakawa-go, I recommend checking out Ainokura, so much more peaceful as it doesn't have the hordes of Shirakawa-go. Have a great trip. You're going to love that whole area!
@@KenshoQuest thank you so much! I've been preparing for this trip for almost two years. I'm even learning Japanese.
Hye..i have a question..i already bought shinkansen ticket tokyo to gala yuzawa for reserved seat..but i want to changed my seat...because i will bring double stroller..we are travelling with 3 kids...5 y..3 y...and 1y...i only buy 2 ticket for adult..i want to changed seat because i want to have space to put our double stroller...so can i changed my seat?
Hi, the easiest way to change your seat reservation is to first redeem your shinkansen ticket in Japan then once you have your ticket, visit the JR ticketing office. They will be able to help you change your seats. Or if you feel comfortable, you can also do this via the ticketing machine when you collect your tickets. I hope this helps.
I want to purchase an Arch pass but not sure if it will arrive on time before our flight to Japan. As per your experience, how long does it take for you to receive the voucher?
Hi, you need at least five working days to be on the safe side. Another option is to purchase through JR-West Online www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/hokuriku-arch-pass/#sec03
Thank you so much for all your helpful tips and advices. It helped me a lot and saved me time to research, which is sometime confusing. Your content in the channel are concise and very informative. Thank you. I will promote your site to other travellers.
Hi Kensho. I am looking to book a Shinkansen ticket from Shizuoka to Kyoto. Do I have to scan the QR at Shizuoka Station or could I do it in, for example, Tokyo? I ask because I would be arriving into Shizuoka with not a lot of time to board the Shinkansen.
Hi, you can certainly scan your QR code and pick up your ticket at Tokyo station or any other station that has the reservation ticketing machine.
@@KenshoQuest Thank you! Helpful as always.
Great video! I am looking at booking Shinkansen ticket for my upcoming trip. I noticed on the rail website that children age 5 and under ride free.. But do they still need a ticket? I assume they need to accomidate a seat for them. Is it possible to 'purchase' a ticket on Klook for a child age 5 and under?
Hi. Children 5 and under do not need their own Shinkansen ticket, but if they do not have a ticket they are expected to share a seat. We often let our 3 year old sit between two of us. If you want your child to have their own seat, you can purchase a child ticket (even though it’s labeled for 6-11 yrs old). On Klook, you first select the number of tickets, and then on the second page it allows you to choose how many adult tickets and how many children (half price). Hope that helps! 🌸 Heidi
@@KenshoQuest Thank you for the response!
if i book the ticket like 2pm, but i arrive by 12pm, can i change to earlier ticket?
Hi if it isn’t a reserved seat then no problem. If reserved you can change at the ticketing machine or at the JR office
Hello.
I'm watching your UA-cam videos for more than a year. It's always great. I have one question... I will be in Japan from April to middle May.
So I will be in Golden Week in Tokyo 🙁. Is it possible to order train tickets to Nikko and Hakone more than a month in advance.
Thank you very much.
Boris
Hi, thanks for watching! we really appreciate it :)
Yes, Golden week will be busy but it will be a great time too :)
Yes, you can purchase tickets from Klook up to 90 days in advance. However, since JR only issues tickets for up to 30 days from purchase, you won't receive your confirmation until you are within your 30 days of your train ticket date. I hope this makes sense. Let us know, and you'll definitely have a great time during golden week!
Hello! Bugging you guys again with Japan questions. We’ll be in Japan for 9 days. Days 1-2 will be in Tokyo with day 2 specifically at Tokyo DisneySea. Days 3-4 will be in Matsumoto and Kanazawa. Days 5-6 will be in Kanazawa and Kyoto. Days 7 will be in Nara/Osaka. Day 8 will be in Okayama. And, day 9 will be in Kurashiki/Himeji. What would your suggestion be for purchasing transportation passes? I’m overwhelmed with all the different options.
Hi! The first thing that pops to mind is the Hokuriku Arch Pass. That will take you from Tokyo to Nagano. You can pay separately to get to Matsumoto from Nagano. Then once you are back at Nagano it will take you to Kanazawa. Then onward to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. It's a 7-day pass (and covers JR lines in Tokyo and the Tokyo monorail). You can take the JR Keiyo Line from Maihama Station (Disney) to Tokyo Station. Here's our Guide to the Hokuriku Arch Pass: ua-cam.com/video/Z_BlVF-h_xk/v-deo.html
Then for Osaka to Okayama to Himeji you may want the Kansai Wide Area Pass. Here's our affiliate link for that: geni.us/kansaiwideareapass These passes are technically for more days than you need them, but you can add up the cost of buying separate tickets vs the pass to make a decision. I also recommend installing the "Japan Travel" by Navitime app on your phone. Within the app you can set a specific "Tourist Pass" and then it will show you routes covered by that pass. 🌸 Heidi
You are awesome! Thank you for what you do! We, too, are a family of 5 with kids pretty much the same age as yours. Seeing you be able to travel the world with kiddos the same age as ours is just absolutely inspiring. I’m trying to get whatever I need for our trip through your affiliate links. Thank you once again!
Confused...if you cannot choose your seat with the reserved seating, what is the difference between the reserved and non reserved seating?
Hi. If you purchase a reserved seat on Klook, once you are within 30 days of our train travel, Klook will assign you a seat, for example 3A. If you purchase a non-reserved ticket, you will need to ride a a non-reserved car. In which case, you enter the non-reserved car and look around to see if there are any seats available. You can sit in any empty seat. If there are no empty seats, you can stand and hope someone gets off the train eventually, so you can take their seat. We explain the different types of seating on Shinkansen trains in this separate video: ua-cam.com/video/f3JDRc5sl5I/v-deo.html
Hi everyone! do I need the physical credit card to retrieve the tickets from the machine? Thanks!!
Hi, you do not. Only your QR code and maybe your passport
I purchased my reserved tickets from Hiroshima from Tokyo from klook. My luggage is a bit big so I will need to luggage space.
Do I get my reserved tickets from the machine, then take them to the ticket desk for an upgrade? Or will they do everything at the desk if I show them the QR code?
Hi, if you received a QR code then you need to collect your ticket from the reserved ticketing machine then you can go to the office and get a dedicated seat for oversized luggage
@@KenshoQuest excellent, thanks for your help 👍
Quick question, I like the idea of buying a ticket once I am at the station for time flexibility. However, I would like to buy my ticket from Kyoto ahead of time. If I buy a ticket from Klook, am I locked into the time? I don't think I can buy the same day on Klook right?
Hi, if you are purchasing a non-reserved ticket then no problem. You can ride on any available shinkansen that day. If you purchase a reserved seat and you would like to change your time then you need to change your seat reservation. You can also ride in non-reserved if you change your time.
@@KenshoQuest awesome! Thanks
Hi! Love your videos very helpful. Our first time travelling to Japan next month, we already bought our JR Pass at Klook on Sept. 03 and we're arriving in Tokyo on November. 24th. My question is, when do we need to activate our JR Pass? Do we have 90 days to redeem it?
Please help....thank you in advance!😊
Hi. You must redeem your JR Pass within 90 days of purchase. When you redeem it, you can set the activation date for within the next 30 days. It’s fine to activate it the day you redeem it, too.
How about getting tickets directly from the JR website? Can you get seats you want through their website? Or is it still better to go through Klook? Thanks!
Hi, yes if you purchase directly through JR you can reserve seats of your choice. The. Main reason to purchase from Klook is for convenience
Are the reserve ticket machine 24/7? Or there are timings only? Thanks.
Hi, as long as the station is open the machines will work :)
Hi, if i buy from klook (fukuoka to nagoya) shinkansen tickets, where and how do i pick up if i land at Fukuoka. Is QR code available for Fukuoka?
Hi, I believe for your route you will pick up at Fukuoka Airport. During your checkout process it will tell you the available method as it may have changed.
Do you put both tickets in the machine at the same time ? Or 1 then 1 ??
Hi, both at the same time.
It appears that Klook is good for Shinkansen tickets, but you can't use it for non-JR lines, such as the Kintetsu Rail. Am I correct, or am I missing something?
Hi, correct. Most other railway companies cannot be purchased from klook
if we missed non-reserved shinkansen, would we still be able to hop next train without additional cost?or if we arrived early, can we still hop early than the booking time? cuz I know non-reserved seat expiry is the date of ticket and not based on time book.
Hi, in most cases this should not be an issue.
@@KenshoQuest I See. Thanks. Then this can apply if I haven't collect ticket from machine (QR method)?
Is it possible for me to change the seat after purchasing the shinkansen ticket on klook?
Yes, you can either do this at the reservation ticketing machine or at the JR ticketing office.
Hi, I have a question, I want to buy 4 tickets (one for each of my family), can I buy it only from my account in the same time or they have to make theirs own account?
HI, yes you can purchase all from one account at the same time.
Hi thank you!
And one last question, what is the difference between Nozomi 78 or 456? And for example, I go from Kyoto to Tokyo, I have go to the "gare Kyoto" right?
Sorry 😅
So you put both tickets in the machine at the same time? ...not one at a time?
If you have two tickets (base fare + express surcharge) you can stack them and feed them through the automatic ticket gate together. For a seat reservation ticket, just hold onto it.
If you buy Shinkansen tickets at the machine or JR office, is there a fulfillment charge (or similar) attached to the cost?
Hi, only if you buy from a third party will there be a fulfilment charge. If you purchase from JR office there will be no extra cost. It's mainly for the convenience.
Thank you for the clarification!@@KenshoQuest
Hi.. Im travelling to Japan for the first time with my teenage son this year. We want to travel from Tokyo to Fukuoka in 1day. Is there a way to book 1 ticket and change trains or is it booking lots of separate tickets?
Reallly appreciate your help
Hi, yes you can do this but there is no train change. While it stops at many stations you do not change trains. You can take the Tokaido-Sanyo shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Hakata station in Fukuoka. Takes about 5 hours. Here is a link where you can buy it ( affiliate link ): geni.us/shinkansen
@KenshoQuest is that Fukuoka Prefecture, very far South.... someone told me theres 2 Fukuoka??
@@ShiningLightYoga yes fukuoka prefecture very south. I am not aware of any other.
Can you show how to change seats while you pickup the tickets? We'll be going to Tokyo from Osaka on April.
Hi, we will make a video showing the steps in the future but for now you can visit the reservation ticketing machine. There will be an option to change your seats and you will need your tickets on hand. You will most likely be asked to insert your tickets into the machine to verify that you purchased tickets, then you will be able to change seats and it will print new reservations for you.
Another option is, after you have your tickets, visit the ticketing office and ask them to change your reservation.
@@KenshoQuesthi thanks so much for the video & explanation. Does that mean that we should pick up the ticket first, and then go to another machine and insert our previously picked up tickets in the second machine? And after that we can have the option to change our seats?
@@devinam3251 Hi, you can use the same machine, no need to go to a different machine. You just need to get your tickets first. Then yes, you can change your seats.
@@KenshoQuest noted! Thanks so much for replying!