: The official English-friendly service for the Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu lines (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka).
: Used for travel north and east from Tokyo, including the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines. where to buy shinkansen tickets
You can buy Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets through official online platforms, at station ticket machines, or in person at ticket offices. : The official English-friendly service for the Tokaido,
If you prefer physical tickets or need staff assistance, you can buy them directly at major JR stations. and Kyushu lines (Tokyo