JR East Fare Increase for the First Time in 31 Years

On March 14, 2026, JR East implemented a fare revision. Excluding adjustments related to consumption tax increases, this marks the first fare hike since 1995, a span of approximately 31 years.

Railway fares, long regarded as a “model of price stability,” have finally reached a major turning point. This revision is not a simple across-the-board increase, but is characterized by a combination of multiple system changes. Overall, fares have risen by an average of 10.9%.

  • Standard passenger fares (tickets and IC): approximately 11% increase
  • Commuter passes: approximately 13% increase
  • Student commuter passes: unchanged (excluded this time as a consideration for household burden)

Initial fare (within the Yamanote Line area)

  • Before revision: 150 yen (ticket)
  • After revision: 170 yen (ticket)

    *Meanwhile, the “barrier-free surcharge” (10 yen) introduced in 2023 has been incorporated into the base fare and abolished, meaning the actual increase is more moderate than it appears in some sections.

The last time JR East raised fares for reasons other than consumption tax adjustments was in 1995 (Heisei 7). At that time, management efforts following privatization and the deflationary economy after the collapse of the bubble made it possible to keep fares unchanged. However, in recent years, declining ridership due to population decrease, rising electricity costs, and the cost of renewing aging infrastructure have overlapped, finally bringing corporate efforts to their limit.

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Tokaido & Sanyo Shinkansen Fare Chart – Quick Reference

Fares and surcharges are shown separately.
Add the top and bottom amounts to get the total price.

Nozomi Shinkansen Fare Chart – Quick Reference

Top row Base fare
Bottom row Shinkansen surcharge (non-reserved seat)

Distance from Tokyo (km)Station NameTokyoShinagawaShin-YokohamaNagoyaKyotoShin-OsakaShin-KobeHimejiOkayamaFukuyamaHiroshimaTokuyamaShin-YamaguchiKokura
6.7Shinagawa180
870
28.8Shin-Yokohama510
870
420
870
366Nagoya6,380
4,180
6,380
4,180
5,720
4,180
513.6Kyoto8,360
4,960
8,360
4,960
8,030
4,620
2,640
2,530
552.6Shin-Osaka8,910
4,960
8,910
4,960
8,580
4,960
3,410
2,530
580
870
589.5Shin-Kobe9,460
4,960
9,460
4,960
9,130
4,960
4,070
3,400
1,110
1,760
660
870
644.3Himeji10,010
5,390
10,010
5,390
9,790
5,390
4,840
3,400
2,210
2,530
1,460
1,760
960
1,760
732.9Okayama10,670
5,930
10,670
5,930
10,340
5,930
6,380
4,170
3,740
3,400
3,080
2,530
2,640
2,530
1,520
1,760
791.2Fukuyama11,000
5,930
11,000
5,930
11,000
5,930
7,150
4,620
4,840
3,400
4,070
3,400
3,740
3,400
2,640
2,530
990
1,760
894.2Hiroshima11,880
6,500
11,880
6,500
11,550
6,500
8,580
4,960
6,600
4,170
5,720
4,170
5,500
4,170
4,510
3,400
3,080
2,530
1,980
2,530
982.7Tokuyama12,540
7,040
12,540
7,040
12,210
7,040
9,790
5,390
7,700
4,620
7,150
4,620
6,600
4,170
6,050
4,170
4,510
3,400
3,410
2,530
1,690
1,760
1,027.00Shin-Yamaguchi12,870
7,600
12,870
7,600
12,870
7,040
10,010
5,390
8,360
4,960
7,700
4,620
7,480
4,620
6,600
4,170
5,170
3,400
4,510
3,400
2,310
2,530
770
870
1,107.70Kokura13,420
8,140
13,420
8,140
13,420
7,600
10,670
5,930
9,460
4,960
8,910
4,960
8,580
4,960
7,700
4,620
6,380
4,170
5,720
4,170
3,740
3,400
2,310
2,530
1,520
1,760
1,174.90Hakata14,080
8,140
14,080
8,140
13,750
8,140
11,330
6,500
10,010
5,390
9,790
4,960
9,460
4,960
8,580
4,960
7,480
4,620
6,600
4,170
5,170
3,400
3,410
2,530
2,640
2,530
1,170
990

Top row Base fare
Bottom row Shinkansen surcharge (reserved seat)

Distance from
Tokyo (km)
Station NameTokyoShinagawaShin-YokohamaNagoyaKyotoShin-OsakaShin-KobeHimejiOkayamaFukuyamaHiroshimaTokuyamaShin-YamaguchiKokura
6.7Shinagawa180
2,500
28.8Shin-Yokohama510
2,500
420
2,500
366Nagoya6,380
4,920
6,380
4,920
5,720
4,920
513.6Kyoto8,360
5,810
8,360
5,810
8,030
5,470
2,640
3,270
552.6Shin-Osaka8,910
5,810
8,910
5,810
8,580
5,810
3,410
3,270
580
2,500
589.5Shin-Kobe9,460
6,030
9,460
6,030
9,130
6,030
4,070
4,360
1,110
2,720
660
2,610
644.3Himeji10,010
6,560
10,010
6,560
9,790
6,560
4,840
4,460
2,210
3,490
1,460
2,610
960
2,610
732.9Okayama10,670
7,100
10,670
7,100
10,340
7,100
6,380
5,230
3,740
4,360
3,080
3,380
2,640
3,380
1,520
2,610
791.2Fukuyama11,000
7,310
11,000
7,310
11,000
7,310
7,150
5,890
4,840
4,570
4,070
4,460
3,740
4,460
2,640
3,380
990
2,610
894.2Hiroshima11,880
7,880
11,880
7,880
11,550
7,880
8,580
6,230
6,600
5,340
5,720
5,230
5,500
5,230
4,510
4,460
3,080
3,380
1,980
3,380
982.7Tokuyama12,540
8,630
12,540
8,630
12,210
8,630
9,790
6,870
7,700
6,000
7,150
5,890
6,600
5,230
6,050
5,230
4,510
4,460
3,410
3,380
1,690
2,610
1,027.00Shin-Yamaguchi12,870
9,190
12,870
9,190
12,870
8,630
10,010
6,870
8,360
6,340
7,700
5,890
7,480
5,890
6,600
5,230
5,170
4,460
4,510
4,460
2,310
3,380
770
2,610
1,107.70Kokura13,420
9,730
13,420
9,730
13,420
9,190
10,670
7,410
9,460
6,340
8,910
6,230
8,580
6,230
7,700
5,890
6,380
5,230
5,720
5,230
3,740
4,460
2,310
3,380
1,520
2,610
1,174.90Hakata14,080
9,730
14,080
9,730
13,750
9,730
11,330
7,980
10,010
6,770
9,790
6,230
9,460
6,230
8,580
6,230
7,480
5,890
6,600
5,230
5,170
4,460
3,410
3,380
2,640
3,380
1,170
2,610
  • Reserved seat fares on Nozomi include an additional surcharge compared to Hikari and Kodama.
  • On the Sanyo Shinkansen section, reserved seats on Mizuho also include the same surcharge as Nozomi.
  • Reserved seat surcharges shown are based on the regular season.Fares are adjusted by 200 yen discount in off-peak periods, 200 yen increase in peak periods, and 400 yen increase in the busiest periods.
  • The fare chart shows standard prices when purchasing paper tickets at stations or ticket machines.
  • When booking reserved seats via Smart EX, fares are typically 200 yen cheaper than the prices shown.
  • Non-reserved seat fares are generally the same whether purchased via Smart EX or at stations.
  • However, due to system calculations, Smart EX fares may sometimes be slightly cheaper by small amounts.
  • Information as of April 2026

Hikari & Kodama Shinkansen Fare Chart – Quick Reference

Distance from
Tokyo (km)
Station NameTokyoShinagawaShin-YokohamaOdawaraAtamiMishimaShin-FujiShizuokaKakegawaHamamatsuToyohashiMikawa-AnjoNagoyaGifu-HashimaMaibaraKyotoShin-OsakaShin-KobeNishi-AkashiHimejiAioiOkayamaShin-KurashikiFukuyamaShin-OnomichiMiharaHigashi-HiroshimaHiroshimaShin-IwakuniTokuyamaShin-YamaguchiAsaShin-ShimonosekiKokura
6.8Shinagawa180
※ 870
28.8Shin-Yokohama510
※ 870
420
※ 870
83.9Odawara1,520
2,290
1,340
2,290
990
※ 990
104.6Atami1,980
2,290
1,980
2,290
1,340
2,290
420
※ 870
120.7Mishima2,310
2,290
2,310
2,290
1,690
2,290
680
2,290
330
※ 870
146.2Shin-Fuji2,640
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,170
2,290
770
2,290
510
※ 870
180.2Shizuoka3,410
3,060
3,410
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,690
2,290
1,340
2,290
990
※ 990
590
※ 870
229.3Kakegawa4,070
3,930
4,070
3,930
3,740
3,930
2,640
3,060
2,310
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,520
2,290
860
※ 870
257.1Hamamatsu4,510
3,930
4,510
3,930
4,070
3,930
3,080
3,060
2,640
3,060
2,310
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,340
※ 990
510
※ 870
293.6Toyohashi5,170
3,930
5,170
3,930
4,840
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,410
3,060
3,080
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,170
2,290
680
※ 870
336.3Mikawa-Anjo5,720
4,710
5,720
4,710
5,500
4,710
4,510
3,930
4,070
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,410
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,340
2,290
770
※ 870
366.0Nagoya6,380
4,710
6,380
4,710
5,720
4,710
5,170
3,930
4,840
3,930
4,510
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,410
3,060
2,310
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,340
※ 990
490
※ 870
396.3Gifu-Hashima6,600
4,710
6,600
4,710
6,380
4,710
5,500
4,710
5,170
3,930
4,840
3,930
4,510
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,080
3,060
2,310
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,000
2,290
600
※ 870
445.9Maibara7,480
5,150
7,480
5,150
6,930
5,150
6,380
4,710
6,050
4,710
5,720
4,710
5,170
3,930
4,840
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,410
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,340
2,290
860
※ 870
513.6Kyoto8,360
5,490
8,360
5,490
8,030
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,930
5,150
6,600
4,710
6,380
4,710
5,720
4,710
5,170
3,930
4,510
3,930
3,740
3,060
3,080
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,170
※ 990
552.6Shin-Osaka8,910
5,490
8,910
5,490
8,580
5,490
7,700
5,150
7,480
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,930
5,150
6,380
4,710
5,720
4,700
5,170
3,930
4,840
3,930
4,070
3,060
3,410
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,980
3,060
580
※ 870
589.5Shin-Kobe9,460
5,490
9,460
5,490
9,130
5,490
8,360
5,490
8,030
5,150
7,700
5,150
7,480
5,150
6,930
5,150
6,380
4,700
5,720
4,700
5,170
3,930
4,510
3,930
4,070
3,930
3,410
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,110
2,290
660
※ 870
612.3Nishi-Akashi9,790
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,460
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,360
5,490
8,030
5,150
7,700
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,600
4,700
6,050
4,700
5,500
4,700
4,840
3,930
4,510
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,080
3,060
1,640
2,290
960
2,290
410
※ 870
644.3Himeji10,010
5,920
10,010
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,130
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,030
5,150
7,700
5,150
6,930
5,150
6,600
4,700
6,050
4,700
5,500
4,700
4,840
3,930
4,510
3,930
3,410
3,060
2,210
3,060
1,460
2,290
960
2,290
580
※ 870
665.0Aioi10,010
5,920
10,010
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,460
5,490
9,130
5,490
8,910
5,490
8,360
5,490
8,030
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,930
5,150
6,380
4,700
5,720
4,700
5,170
3,930
4,840
3,930
3,740
3,930
2,640
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,340
2,290
990
2,290
420
※ 870
732.9Okayama10,670
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,340
6,460
10,010
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,460
5,490
8,910
5,490
8,360
5,490
7,700
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,600
4,700
6,380
4,700
5,720
4,700
5,170
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,080
3,060
2,640
3,060
2,310
3,060
1,520
2,290
1,170
※ 990
758.1Shin-Kurashiki10,670
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,010
5,920
10,010
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,130
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,360
5,490
7,700
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,600
4,700
6,380
4,700
5,500
4,700
4,510
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,080
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,690
2,290
510
※ 870
791.2Fukuyama11,000
6,460
11,000
6,460
11,000
6,460
10,340
6,460
10,340
5,920
10,010
5,920
10,010
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,130
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,030
5,150
7,480
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,600
4,700
6,050
4,700
4,840
3,930
4,070
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,080
3,060
2,640
3,060
2,310
3,060
990
2,290
590
※ 870
811.3Shin-Onomichi11,330
7,030
11,330
7,030
11,000
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,340
6,460
10,340
5,920
10,010
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,460
5,490
8,910
5,490
8,360
5,490
7,700
5,150
7,480
5,150
6,930
5,150
6,380
4,700
5,170
3,930
4,510
3,930
4,070
3,410
3,410
3,060
3,080
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,340
2,290
990
2,290
420
※ 870
822.8Mihara11,330
7,030
11,330
7,030
11,000
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,340
6,460
10,340
6,460
10,010
5,920
10,010
5,920
9,460
5,490
9,130
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,030
5,150
7,480
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,380
4,700
5,500
4,700
4,840
3,930
4,070
3,740
3,740
3,930
3,080
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,520
2,290
1,170
2,290
590
870
240
※ 870
862.4Higashi-Hiroshima11,550
7,030
11,550
7,030
11,330
7,030
11,000
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,340
6,460
10,340
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,130
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,030
5,150
7,700
5,150
6,930
5,150
6,050
4,700
5,500
4,700
4,840
3,930
4,510
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,410
3,060
2,310
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,340
2,290
990
2,290
680
※ 870
894.2Hiroshima11,880
7,030
11,880
7,030
11,550
7,030
11,330
7,030
11,000
6,460
11,000
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,340
6,460
10,010
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,790
5,920
8,910
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,030
5,150
7,480
5,150
6,600
4,700
5,720
4,700
5,500
4,700
5,170
3,930
4,510
3,930
4,070
3,930
3,080
3,060
2,310
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,520
2,290
1,340
990
590
※ 870
935.6Shin-Iwakuni12,210
7,570
12,210
7,570
11,880
7,570
11,550
7,030
11,330
7,030
11,330
7,030
11,000
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,340
6,460
10,010
5,920
10,010
5,920
9,460
5,490
9,130
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,030
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,380
4,700
6,050
4,700
5,720
4,700
5,170
3,930
4,840
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,080
3,060
2,640
3,060
2,310
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,340
2,290
770
※ 870
982.7Tokuyama12,540
7,570
12,540
7,570
12,210
7,570
11,880
7,030
11,880
7,030
11,550
7,030
11,550
7,030
11,330
7,030
10,670
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,340
5,920
10,010
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,460
5,490
8,910
5,490
7,700
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,600
4,700
6,380
4,700
6,050
4,700
5,720
4,700
4,510
3,930
4,070
3,930
3,410
3,060
3,080
3,060
3,080
3,060
2,310
3,060
1,690
2,290
990
※ 870
1027.0Shin-Yamaguchi12,870
8,130
12,870
8,130
12,870
7,570
12,210
7,570
12,210
7,570
11,880
7,570
11,880
7,030
11,550
7,030
11,330
6,460
11,000
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,340
5,920
10,010
5,920
9,790
5,920
9,460
5,490
8,360
5,490
7,700
5,150
7,480
5,150
6,930
5,150
6,600
4,700
6,380
4,700
5,170
4,840
4,840
3,930
4,510
3,930
4,070
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,080
3,060
2,310
3,060
1,690
2,290
770
※ 870
1062.1Asa13,200
8,130
13,200
8,130
12,870
8,130
12,540
7,570
12,540
7,570
12,210
7,570
12,210
7,570
11,880
7,030
11,330
7,030
11,330
7,030
11,000
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,340
5,920
10,010
5,920
9,790
5,920
8,910
5,490
8,360
5,490
7,700
5,150
7,480
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,930
4,700
5,720
4,700
5,500
4,700
4,840
3,930
4,510
3,930
4,510
3,930
3,740
3,060
3,080
3,060
2,310
3,060
1,340
2,290
680
※ 870
1088.7Shin-Shimonoseki13,420
8,130
13,420
8,130
13,200
8,130
12,870
8,130
12,540
7,570
12,540
7,570
12,210
7,570
11,880
7,570
11,550
7,030
11,330
7,030
11,000
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,340
5,920
10,010
5,920
9,130
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,360
5,150
8,030
5,150
7,480
5,150
7,150
5,150
6,380
4,700
5,720
4,700
5,500
3.930
5,170
3,930
4,840
3,930
4,070
3,930
3,410
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,170
990
510
※ 870
1107.7Kokura13,420
8,670
13,420
8,670
13,420
8,130
12,870
8,130
12,870
8,130
12,540
7,570
12,540
7,570
12,210
7,570
11,880
7,030
11,550
7,030
11,330
7,030
11,000
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,340
6,460
10,010
5,920
9,460
5,490
8,910
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,030
5,150
7,700
5,150
7,480
5,150
6,380
4,700
6,050
4,700
5,720
4,700
5,500
3,930
5,170
3,930
4,510
3,930
3,740
3,930
3,740
3,930
2,310
3,060
1,520
2,290
860
2,290
330
※ 870
1174.9Hakata14,080
8,670
14,080
8,670
13,750
8,670
13,420
8,130
13,200
8,130
13,200
8,130
12,870
8,130
12,540
7,570
12,210
7,570
12,210
7,570
11,880
7,030
11,550
7,030
11,330
7,030
11,000
6,460
10,670
6,460
10,010
5,920
9,790
5,490
9,460
5,490
9,130
5,490
8,580
5,490
8,360
5,490
7,480
5,150
7,150
5.150
6,600
4,700
6,380
4,700
6,050
4,700
5,500
4,700
5,170
4,510
4,510
3,930
3,410
3,060
2,640
3,060
1,980
3,060
1,520
2,290
1,170
※990
  • This chart shows the total fare, including both the base fare and the non-reserved seat Shinkansen surcharge for Hikari and Kodama.
  • The non-reserved seat surcharge for Hikari, Sakura, and Kodama is the same as for Nozomi and Mizuho.
  • Non-reserved seat fares are generally the same whether purchased via Smart EX or at stations.
    However, due to system calculations, Smart EX fares may sometimes be slightly cheaper by small amounts.
  • If you use a reserved seat, an additional reserved seat fee of 530 yen will be added to the fares shown.
    For Nozomi and Mizuho, an extra surcharge applies on top of this.
  • Fares for sections marked with an asterisk (such as short-distance special express fares between adjacent stations) are already included.
  • Information as of April 2026

Green Car Surcharge

Distance (km) Up to 100 km Up to 200 km Up to 400 km Up to 600 km Up to 800 km 801 km and over
Green Car Surcharge ¥1,300 ¥2,800 ¥4,190 ¥5,400 ¥6,600 ¥7,790

Standard Tickets & Online Booking

Standard Reserved Seat Fare (Nozomi / Hikari / Kodama)

This is the regular full-price ticket, commonly purchased at ticket machines or JR station counters.

Standard Non-reserved Seat Fare

The price is the same across all train types, allowing flexible travel without a reservation on the day.

Smart EX

Smart EX is an online booking service that allows you to ride Shinkansen trains using a registered IC card.
Reserved seat tickets are typically offered at a small discount compared to standard prices.

Advanced Option: IC Card + Smart EX

It is possible to buy a Suica card after arriving in Japan, register for Smart EX, and link the card for ticketless Shinkansen travel.
However, this setup requires several steps and may be complicated for most travelers.This method is recommended for users who are familiar with Japanese systems or plan to use Shinkansen frequently.

See our detailed guide to Suica.

Early Booking Discounts (Hayatoku)

EX Hayatoku 21 (Nozomi)

A discounted plan available when booking at least 21 days in advance.
Available for EX Reservation and Smart EX members.

EX Hayatoku 7 (Hikari / Kodama)

Offers discounted reserved seat fares when booked at least 7 days in advance.

EX Family Hayatoku 7

A discounted plan for groups of two or more passengers, offering better prices for families or small groups when booking in advance.

Estimated Discounted Fares (Tokyo → Shin-Osaka)

Ticket / Service Type Category Fare (Tokyo → Shin-Osaka) Notes
Hotel Package Round Trip From ¥28,000 Total price including 1 night stay (effectively the cheapest)
Day Trip Package Round Trip From ¥23,000 Special round-trip only price
Puratto Kodama Kodama (Reserved) ¥11,100 Must be purchased by the day before (regular season)
EX Hayatoku 21 Wide Nozomi (Reserved) ¥12,370 Book at least 21 days in advance
EX Family Hayatoku 3 Nozomi (Reserved) ¥12,570 2+ people, book at least 3 days in advance
Student Discount Non-reserved ¥11,850 Student ID required
Smart EX (Hayatoku 7) Nozomi (Reserved) ¥13,000 Book at least 7 days in advance; cheaper on weekends and holidays
Standard Non-reserved Fare All trains ¥13,870 Available on the day of travel
Standard Reserved Fare Hikari / Kodama ¥14,400 Regular season
Smart EX Nozomi (Reserved) ¥14,520 Online booking (regular season)
Standard Reserved Fare Nozomi (Reserved) ¥14,720 Regular price at ticket machines or counters