Train Tickets to Kyoto
Odawara to Kyoto
1h 43m
Shin-Yamaguchi to Kyoto
2h 7m
Shin-Osaka to Kyoto
13m
Select your seat preference and book your tickets
Choose from various seat preferences on Shinkansen, limited express, and other trains. First-time bookers enjoy free seat selection!

Mt. Fuji view seats
Selected window seats offering magnificent views of Mt. Fuji along the way. We recommend seats on the right for the Tokyo–Osaka route, or seats on the left for the Osaka–Tokyo route, subject to the specific train and direction. You can select Mt. Fuji view seats on Trip.com.

Oversized luggage seats (train end seats/rear seats)
Spacious seats located at the end of the car, close to the oversized luggage storage area for easy access to suitcases. Suitable for passengers with 26" or larger luggage. Advance booking is recommended.

Window seats
Enjoy private window views and immerse yourself in the scenic journey. Suitable for sightseeing, photography, or travelers seeking a quiet space away from aisle traffic.

Double seats/adjacent seats
Adjacent seats ensure traveling companions sit together. Suitable for couples, families, or friends traveling together to share the journey.

Aisle seats
Next to the aisle, offering easy access to get in and out, move around, or use the restrooms. Suitable for passengers who need to walk around frequently during their trip.

Train desk/table seats
Equipped with a folding table that can be used for work, dining, or holding items when unfolded. Suitable for business travel or passengers who need to work during their trip.

Work seats/business work seats
Specially designed for travelers on business trips, featuring spacious seats equipped with a power outlet and a table for laptop work. Located in a quiet area to minimize travel disturbances.
JR seat reservation guide

Step 1Select your departure and seat class
Select a departure time, choose the Ordinary car or Green car class, and click the "Continue" button to confirm.

Step 2Enter passenger information and seat preferences
On the "Passenger info" page, the highlighted section in the image is the seat reservation module, where you can select your seat preference. After filling in all the information, click the "Continue" button.
JR transfer guide
Train transfer guide for Kyoto Station

Step 1Downstairs
Get off at the Shinkansen platform and go down to the 2nd floor.

Step 2Find the transfer gate
Follow the signs for "Transfer" to the JR transfer gate.

Step 3Go through the transfer gate
Insert the conventional line ticket and your Shinkansen tickets together into the Shinkansen transfer gate. Don't forget to take your next ticket back. (If you have 4 or more tickets, use the manned gate and show them to the station staff.)

Step 04To the JR Line platform
After exiting the transfer gate, follow the signs to your platform.
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