Can I use ICOCA for Shinkansen?
Can I use ICOCA for Shinkansen? Can I use ICOCA to travel on the Bullet Train (Shinkansen)? No. ICOCA cannot be used for the Bullet Train. To use the Bullet Train purchase a separate basic fare ticket and limited express ticket.
How much does ICOCA cost?
How To Buy ICOCA Cards. The ICOCA card is available for purchase through vending machines at any JR West train station. It typically costs 2000 yen, which includes 1500 yen of stored value on the card and a 500 yen deposit that will be given back to the passenger when the card is returned at any JR West station.
Is JR Pass same as Shinkansen?
All Shinkansen trains are covered by the JR Pass. The Nozomi and Mizuho high-speed trains (Tokaido and Sanyo lines) are also included, subject to purchase of a special complementary ticket. JR Pass holders wishing to travel free on these lines can board local and semi-fast trains.
How do you pay for Shinkansen?
Passengers can buy Shinkansen tickets from ticket counters, ticket machines or online. Foreign visitors are entitled to buy a JR Pass, which offers unlimited access to all Shinkansen trains. The JR Pass is great value for money, covering unlimited journeys during its validity.
How do I use my ICOCA card on the train?
To use an ICOCA card for riding the train, simply touch the card to the card-recognition area on the automated ticket gate.
Where can ICOCA card be used?
ICOCA cards can be used all across Japan for railways, buses, and participating shops in the station and around town displaying the IC or ICOCA marks. Cards can be purchased from JR-WEST station ticket vending machines or JR-WEST ticket offices (Midori-no-madoguchi).
Is ICOCA the same as JR Pass?
For those planning to take longer distance trips, the JR Pass may be the more cost-effective option, while the ICOCA card may be more convenient for those traveling extensively within the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo.
Can I ride Shinkansen without reservation?
Even the Shinkansen (bullet trains) are equipped with several non-reserved seats cars that you can ride with your JR Pass, without booking ticket. However, it is recommended to book a seat in the Shinkansen when traveling during Japan's national holiday's periods.