Tokyo to Aomori Shinkansen
From Tokyo to Yokohama, shinkansen is the way to go. There are numerous high-speed trains in service on Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Yokohama. The fastest train Nozomi takes only 18 minutes for the journey. A one-way ticket for a reserved seat is 3,210 yen; for an unreserved seat is 1,380 yen.
Basic Information
- Length: 714 kilometers (443 miles)
- Duration: around 190 minutes
- Top speed: 285 kph (177 mph)
- Terminals: Tokyo Train Station, Shin-Aomori Train Station
- Stops along the way: Tokyo, Sendai, Morioka, Aomori
Tokyo to Aomori Train Timetable and Ticket Fares
|
Journey |
Time by Nozomi |
Time by Hikari |
Train Frequency |
One-Way Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tokyo to Aomori |
160 min |
189 min |
Every 15-30 minutes |
17,870 yen |
Train Types Running from Tokyo to Aomori
There are three types of trains in service on Tokyo to Aomori shinkansen, with different running speeds and the number of intermediate stations. They are Nozomi, Hikari and Kodama.
1. Nozomi train: this is the fastest train, with limited stops only at major stations along the way including Shinagawa, Shin-Yokohama, Nagoya and Kyoto. Most Nozami trains run from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka and further into Tohoku Shinkansen. Most services on Tokaido Shinkansen are Nozomi trains, with a maximum of 8 pairs of trains per hour. Japan Rail Pass cannot be used to take Nozomi trains.
2. Hikari train: this is the second fastest rail service. They have more intermediate stops than Nozami. Hikari runs two shifts per hour. Passengers holding Japan Rail Pass can take Hikari trains.
3. Kodama train: this is the slowest high-speed service. Kodama trains run two shifts per hour. They stop at every station along the Tokyo - Shin-Osaka route. Japan Rail Pass can be used to take Kodama trains.
How to Book Tokyo to Aomori Train Tickets?
Japanese train tickets can be purchased via 4 ways: use Japan Rail Pass, buy tickets at a maned ticket counter at a local train station, buy tickets at a self-service ticket machine at a local train station, or use Prepaid IC Cards.
For foreign travelers, JR Pass is the most convenient and the most cost-effective way of traveling around Japan by rail. You can use Japan Rail Pass to take trains, including Shinkansen, limited express trains, express trains, rapid and local trains, buses, and ships that are operated by JR Group, with unlimited rides during its validity period.
How to Buy Japan Rail Pass?
Japan Rail Pass can be ordered online at official websites of JR Group, for example: //www.japanrailpass.net/en/. After placing an order online, you will receive an Exchange Voucher. The voucher can be exchanged for a Japan Rail Pass at any time within 3 months.
Japan Rail Pass Types and Prices
7-Day JR Pass: 33,000 yen
14-Day JR Pass: 52,000 yen
21-Day JR Pass: 65,000 yen
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